The Confessing Seventh-day Adventist

Dear Anni,

One night when I was about 22 and sound asleep, I felt an unmistakable evil spirit/presence around me that was trying to enter my mind and body. (The sensation felt exactly like what I've learned many years later: It is the feeling of "vibrating in the spirit" as the "signs and wonders" Charismatics report, which is indistinguishable from the sensation of transchanneling and astral projection, from what I've heard). I was only partially awakened by the assault. Then I realized that I was fully awake because I could hear the unmistakable sound of traffic on a not-too distant freeway and I clearly realized that I was lying flat on my bed face down. I still felt the spirit presence and was absolutely terrified and paralyzed with fear. I couldn't move a muscle but one of my arms (the left or right one, I don't recall) was moving across the bed all by itself and I could hear a distinct growling sound in my mind. It was obviously growling at me. Just to be clear: to growl means "to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility." I don't recall if this demonic attack stopped by itself or if I prayed for God's intervention but I do remember that it was fairly early in the morning and that I waited several hours before I phoned my Bible-believing brother Bob to tell him what happened.

I had many more encounters after that. It was always the same vibrating sensation, a feeling of an entity trying to enter my mind, and I would always be overwhelmed with the same terrifying, paralyzing fear. Routinely, as soon as this would begin to happen, I would quickly pray "help me God" for God to rescue me and in my mind it felt like a window was closing (not instantly but fairly quickly) and that the entity was prevented from entering. A few years later I told my older unbelieving brother Richard about this and he explained it as a misfiring of neurons in my brain. I certainly didn't believe Richard for a second but since he had a PhD in electrical engineering and probably read or had a scientific basis for his opinion, I decided to perform an experiment.

In my next encounter, I would again be awakened by a spirit attempting to force its way into my mind to control me. This time, I didn't start praying immediately and the frightening sensation of what I interpreted as a demonic intrusion continued. I never waited too many seconds but as soon as I would pray, that feeling of a window quickly closing and shutting out the evil influence would follow immediately. I don't recall how many times that I would pause before praying. The first test was persuasive enough. It was always the prayers whenever they were given that quickly ended the attacks. I was satisfied with my proof that my experiences had nothing to do with the neurons of my brain misfiring.

In 1988, I moved to Texas for graduate school at the University of Texas at Dallas. I wanted to study relativity with Wolfgang Rindler (a very prominent physicist). That's where I met Grace. We were both teaching assistants in the math department and shared an office together. It was probably January 1989, about a month after one of God's angels reproved me in a dream, that I had yet another demonic visit. It was the same kind of terrifying episode except this time when I awoke, a very angry and growling voice spoke very distinctly and slowly to my mind, saying, "I H-A-T-E Y-O-U." I was a little frightened and very surprised but I was mostly amused by the thought that Satan couldn't control his great anger toward me.

I never heard the devil speak to me again. He would still attempt to intrude into my mind on occasions but I got so accustomed to what that felt like that I could just pray to God while still asleep and I wouldn't even be provoked enough to wake up.

These attacks stopped altogether about 7 years ago. I was napping on the couch and sensed an evil presence in the room. Still asleep, I prayed to God. This time I wanted the devil punished. I was trying to wake up but was unable to. Still in my dream state, I then saw a small, shadowy, impish, evil-looking figure cowering in fear at the back wall across the room. It dissolved before my eyes. I felt that I would never be troubled by a visit from the devil again.

Guy G wrote:Cannot Get Past "Vibrations" To Astral Travel? [1]

I've been practicing astral travel for quite some time now, and im able to get myself in a deep enough state of relaxation to the point its just before falling asleep. Then i begin to feel the vibrations or sensations through my body and sometimes my heart rate increases, but then when i try to separate my body the vibrations stop and i start to lose my concentration. So is there any particular way or suggestions i can get beyond the vibrations and actually separate myself into astral projection?

Great job. You are very close. The vibration stage is right before the split.

Next time you get to that stage just keep relaxing and continue with whatever technique you are using. If you start thinking or trying to force the separation you will ruin the practice.

The heart racing can be a bit distracting but try to just ignore it or that will ruin the attempt too. The increased heart beat is probably due to excitement or nervousness or something like that and as you get used to the experience it will return to normal.

So just keep going with the technique without thinking about what is going on. It is a completely natural process and you will shortly either feel one of your body parts start to move or float independently or you will just float up out of your body.

Sounds like you are really close so keep at it.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Regards,

Chris

This reference persuades me that I only thought my arm was moving and that feeling these vibrations is a prelude to having a vision about leaving your body.

Malia wrote:What Causes Astral Projection Sensations? [2]

Dear Julia:

I've had experiences related to astral projection for many years. The first one I remember happened when I was in high school. I was sleeping in bed when all of a sudden, I felt like I couldn't move. I was sleeping but wide awake at the same time. I tried everything I could to move, but nothing worked. Then I felt this INTENSE buzzing. It felt like I had electricity flowing through my body. I could feel it around me, and I could also hear it! Since then I've had similar experiences, but not as intense. In fact, it happened just last week, and it still freaks me out. According to what I've been reading, these are the initial stages of an out of body experience. If I just let the paralysis and the buzzing take their course, will I be able to leave my physical body? What is causing these sensations, anyway?

Dear Malia:

You are indeed describing the classic initial signs of an out of body experience. To purposefully project, you must relax and remain conscious when these sensations come over you.

Some of the most common signs of impending astral projection include physical paralysis, tingling or vibrating sensations, buzzing or roaring sounds and sexual arousal. As projection becomes imminent, one may also feel one's limbs or entire being beginning to grow very light or "lift" up. Let's explore some of these sensations and what is happening when they occur.

Sounds and Vibrations
If you don't drag yourself out of sleep paralysis, next you may feel an intense buzzing or tingling sensation. Some people call these sensations "vibrations."

Many people experience a bit of a jolt when they pop out, but for me, it was just a gentle lift. It is apparently very common to hear loud rushing, roaring, or buzzing sounds during this "vibration" period, though I didn't hear a thing.

I heard a loud growling sound. There was nothing natural about the sound and there was nothing natural about the vibration. People don't ordinarily vibrate or have an intense electrical kind of tingling sensation for no reason. I assert that this phenomenon is demonic.

Jonee Scibienski wrote:What is Channeling? [3]

The actual mechanics inherent during unconscious channeling is that the soul or spirit of the medium, called "the vehicle" by Equinox, is either pushed aside or leaves the body. This makes room for the other energy to enter and use the body for a specific period of time. This shift of energy can take seconds or minutes, and for those capable of seeing auras, the shift can actually be seen. Often as the shift begins, the body may shake or quiver. This is particularly true when one first begins to channel. It can take weeks, months or years for the new energy to blend well and easily with the vehicle's energy.

I am the channel or medium of Equinox. Except for the shaking of my body, I experience nothing except the desire to stare and then the reality that I have awakened. Time has elapsed, but I have no understanding of what occurred during that time. This process is known as unconscious channeling. Occasionally, Equinox will allow me to remain and observe. During those periods, I have the sensation of observing a conversation, but I am not able to participate. This is one form of conscious channeling. Because this makes me uncomfortable, I prefer to leave completely.

Many people ask me where I go during the channelings. At first Equinox asked me to walk into a violet flame, but I do not know what occured after that. At one point I asked them to provide me with some education while they were using my body, and for awhile, they sent my spirit to learn from a Hopi Shaman. I have never met this person on this plane, but I am sure that he is a living being and consciously knows about the work that we are doing together. I believe that one day we will meet and know each other instantly.

Eight years ago, my husband died suddenly, and although we loved each other dearly, there was left over business to conclude. Now, often, he and I visit while I channel Equinox. I find this to be a great and wonderful gift.

The process of channeling could be interpreted differently. I explain it as demon possession.