M: At some point, we can learn to project our consciousness beyond the body. If our sentience is formed by fields in a micro-structure that resembles quantum electrodynamics (a specialized segment of quantum mechanics) as Penrose implies, then another component becomes enabled. Science clearly – very clearly – understands that once an electromagnetic wave is launched into space, it propagates to infinity. The electric field component is supported in a closed system fashion by the induction field component that in turn supports the electric field component. This process resembles in structure, though not in cause, the effect of the “soliton wave” that was first observed in canals in Europe in the late 1800’s. In a soliton wave of water moving through a canal, the forward motion of the wave and it’s height, is supported by the inward pressure from the walls of the canal, meaning that the forward loss of energy caused by the forward motion of the wave is compensated fully by the inward pressures of the wave’s energy against the walls of the canal boundary, which in turn boosts the forward energy to the point where it is maintained. The process of propagation in electromagnetic fields resembles this process between the electric and induction field boundaries.
M: If our consciousness is formed in the quantum mechanics subset of electrodynamics at the subatomic level, then astral projection and the continuation of our sentience beyond the body is simply a matter of learning how to manipulate, direct, and focus our “energy” (a misnomer actually because it is really “field”).
M: In reviewing history, it is possible that the process utilized to accomplish these feats has been known to small groups in humanity for quite some time, and given the best descriptive terminology they had at various times in history. It is fascinating to read of the “energy columns” that Jacob (who was renamed “Israel”, meaning “struggle with god”) observed and that are reported in the old testament as “Jacob’s Ladders”. The description really suggests that these are not ladders as popularized, but rather ramps, columns or pathways, that connect “souls” (sentience) into higher planes of being. You have experienced the columns, and even manipulated them, and soon you will be able to see them. About the same time in history that Jacob was having his experiences, others seemed to find parallels although they were worlds apart. The Maya in North America appear to have been formed about 3500 BP (before present), and the sub-group within the Maya, the Toltecs, clearly were reported to have extraordinary abilities ranging in history from about 3000 BP to about 1200 BP, enveloping the period between the old and new testaments rather well. All of this is part of evolution, insofar as can be determined.
Apprentice: 2. Is this body another one of those “tests”? – Do we need to move though it?
M: As noted above, the body is initially a very essential component of our evolution, and full evolution is suggested when we can will ourselves beyond it’s limitations.
Apprentice: 3. Is the challenge learning to leave the solidness behind?
M: The challenge is learning to leave dependencies behind, and the negative implications that these carry. The Yaqui Indians (who descended from the Toltecs) say that this process is “loosing the human form”, which consists of dependencies on many structures, both external to an individual and internal to an individual (in the form of imprints and distortions, most of which are initially established in childhood). The goal is “freedom”, and that can only be accomplished through self-impeccability.
Apprentice: 4. As you mentioned the “no accidents” syndrome, the body carries us to a point of existence, and, 5. At what point can we release and what does it require besides will?
M: Primarily it requires the development of the ability to gather and utilize “energy” (using the term that should be “fields” and hence is not exactly accurate) so that we can be free of dependencies. The process requires a high sense of self, in the best form that Ayn Rand’s work suggests (in her works, The Fountainhead, and Atlas Shrugged), so that there are no dependencies on others, on egotism, on self- deprecations, on anger, et al. To say the least, “will” is required in the form of determination to accomplish these goals that lead to freedom. When the Yaquis state that “freedom is the eagles’ gift”, they mean through the metaphor of “the eagle” that the dependencies on the negative elements of the human form have been lost so that the consciousness will not be inhibited by the body or any other dependencies, so that it can continue into infinity – just the way an electromagnetic field propagates when is set free into space.
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R: You do, very much, honor me with your time and writing.
M: You’re welcome. There was a very defined purpose to our interconnection.
R: You wondered what I was holding on to. That reminded me of this line, “The wisdom It bombards. What am I holding on to?”
M: Wisdom can bombard, but with full and whole acceptance, it becomes “knowledge”, as in “just and only knowledge”. At that point, it only requires action, commit, decision, definition of impeccability and stringent action within those definitions. Knowledge without utilization, is impotent knowledge. A book never opened is just a structural object. A book opened and read, is only transferred information. A book opened, read, understood and integrated, is omnipotent knowledge to the extent of it’s ability to alter one’s course.
R: It occurred to me today that I’m holding on to all of what I’ve come to call “normalcy.”
M: Hummm. “Normalcy”. I wonder what that is. Normal for everyone is different and probably dichotomous from any other. “Normalcy” is only a reality, and there are many forms of those constructions. They form each a universe unto themselves that we may visit in sequence or as alternates as we travel.
R: I remember once in the 70’s an experience of having the sense of no universe, nothing, just black silence. That was very strange, similar to a memory from a childhood fever dream of being trapped in an unexplainable place. It reminded me of some of Castaneda’s power plant related descriptions.
M: Although I’ve never toyed with drugs, other than the antibiotic type, my opinion is that chemically alteration of pathways, is just artificial. An individual’s psychology driven in turn by philosophy and concept can, in fact, alter chemistry and then it becomes natural and real. There are many trials for those of us who engage, and your process along your path is progressing.
R: I wrote to someone yesterday who had written to me with what seemed to me to be a mistaken concept of “detachment.” I said to him, “I’ve been reading Castaneda’s books since 1968 and have never been much able to “detach” myself from the day to day world we are all in. But when I say that, I’m not talking about quitting anything. That is not detachment.” Michael, I don’t like seeing people take out pieces of the teachings of don Juan and then make up some “rule” for themselves that they feel they should therefore follow.
M: Relative to “detachment”, it is observed that “detachment” can also be “withdrawal” which can be an excuse for “not engaging”. Certainly, it’s not as strong as “quitting” but for all intents and purposes, if “detachment” continues for a long enough period, it has the same result as quitting. “Detachment” as a “not doing” for a period of time to recalibrate oneself is often useful.
R: I’ve seen someone do that. This person told me how he was taking back the “edge” from his children. I probably should have told him that that was a nutty thing to say, that he had no idea what he was talking about, the teachings had nothing to do with grabbing onto one small aspect that you don’t understand and then acting like you do.
M: The problem with altering realities of individuals, is that it requires a huge background in ‘knowing’ the person that one is interfacing with. As an empath, for example, it’s relatively easy (simple, in fact) to perceive and to ‘know’ provided that a person is directly known and engaged upon. However, through any “book” or series of books there is true detachment to an unknown person, it’s a normal human- form process to cause ‘knowledge’ to become a ‘belief system’ rather than a sequence of “knowledge” that may be applied toward self-evolution. Any “belief system” per se, can be dangerous because individuals can become wholly dependent on the arbitrary belief system simply because they are in hunger for ‘the truth’. As a facilitator, or a teacher, or whatever functional terms that may be applied, it is best to facilitate another in gaining their own ‘experiences’ that they can operate from, because ‘experiences’ in contact with the teacher can have understanding based upon the broader knowledge of the teacher – error correction, if you will allow. Then, with an increasing sequence of personal experiences, it’s no longer a question of blind belief but rather a real operating concept that has a firm basis for each person.
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