Growing up I believed I was the only one who had awareness and everyone else was living on instinct. I remember believing this since I was 4 years old(My first memory I have is 3 months old)
anyways-
It made sense.
I have imagination and can think but how do I know other's can also.
Well....Then I grew up mormon after..my dad got us into it and it seemed ok and I wanted to know the big 3 questions and I thought it was going somewhere but didn't.
Now I'm in the military trying to support a family and have a hard time with it. I just don't believe what we are doing is right..mainly because I don't know what we are trying to accomplish and I really ponder this everyday. I'm just saying..I'm a real guy looking for answers.
Well..
While deployed in Qatar, I was posted in a watchtower and fell asleep, I woke up and was paralysed and couldn't move, but the dream I had was me lifting out of my body. I learened about this and have done it one time since then. It wasn't evil though? Help?
2006-09-03 13:11:10 · 6 answers · asked by Corey 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Anyways, I had a buddy with me.
2006-09-03 13:16:50 · update #1
Hey Corey, How ya doin? Of course this isn't an evil occurence. It happens to a lot of people a lot of the time, no matter what their belief system. One theory says our physical bodies, emotional bodies and mental bodies don't always need to stick together. When the physical body rests the others don't always have the same plan and stay active. The Mormon thing...from what I see it's a great step that many move past after awhile. There are some great teachings from Joseph Smith and many are very esoteric. The Church has strayed from his teachings IMO. But then I've never been Mormon, I just read a lot. I think the biggest problem for Mormon's with open minds is that the church tries to maintain so much authority and instead of opening the pathway to God it instills the belief that only the prophet is privy to this pathway. My apologies if any of that was wrong or offensive.
2006-09-03 14:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by CosmicKiss 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I have read about "out-of-body experiences" I take it they are not in itself evil. As a matter of fact some have given valuable assistance in that state of mind (spirit) to others in trouble.
It has been reported by Yogis, Sufis, Buddhists, Mormons and others. I had one myself once but it was in a dream. I believe it can give you a higher awareness. How you use it is the important part. Fill your mind with with love, avoid thoughts of anger and hate, and don't be afraid.
You may have valuable gift which others don't usually have. Use it wisely. You may want to read N.T. 1.Cor.:13.
Love is the answer - whatever the question.
2006-09-03 13:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by fresch2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a young man searching to find Goodness and meaning in life. I spent the first 1/3 of my life lost in the maze of Mormonism. I know how empty the cults can be. I am sitting here in my home in Utah praying for you right now. That God will show you the path He has prepared for you. Jesus can solve your issues. He did for me, He will for you too. I am not telling you to get involved with my church or conform your life to any set of religious rules. Just talk to God thru Christ and tell Him you are tired of the confusion and a bit scared by what could be a demonic attack. Tell Him you that you repent of you sins, and you want to become His child.. Then my friend it will be welcome to the family of God. Please email me and let me know what you decide.. Ok? Jim
2006-09-03 13:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are struggling and confused....remember as a child having weird thought about my own conciuosness...am I who I really think i am......is this me feeking these things.....what is this me about......
The fact of existence actually can feel straqnge....especially if we go into some kind of mental monastery...lol
You are in a stressful situation to boot......allow for that........the miind has a lot of crevices and when we are in some weird stressful places....weird stressful feelings are.....well normal
Be gentle and kind to yourself......with hold making any great judgements in your present state,,,and know that those of us at home appreciate and care ...thanks for doing what you're doing ....e mail me anytime...
a friend stateside
named
Steve
2006-09-03 13:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by steve f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A common phenomenon known as sleep paralysis. It sucks. I have it too and i am an Atheist. Basically your mind wakes up, but your body doesn't. Happens most often when you sleep erratically.
http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/paralysis.html
2006-09-03 13:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by AiW 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay awake & stand guard soldier. There are a lot of brave men & women depending on you & you don't seem to be doing that great a job.
2006-09-03 13:15:53 · answer #6 · answered by Ken J 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋