dreaming90
14th May 2012, 05:06 PM
Many people do not realize how much a healthy diet can enrich astral projection. I suspect that some beginners who get "stuck" at a certain stage in trance/projection practice are stuck because of an unhealthy diet.
I personally have benefited from a healthier diet in many aspects of my life, including AP. I would like to take a minute to talk about how you can change your eating habits to support your practice of AP. Ideally, you will be able to project faster and with greater ease, and the experience itself will be more memorable and vivid.
First of all, things that help AP:
- Veggies! They are like little bundles of projectiony goodness. Many of us living in Western societies do not get enough vegetables for healthy living, let alone healthy projecting. (I had a friend in high school who had to take "vegetable pills" because he didn't eat enough vegetables. He was ill often and prone to bad moods, which I believe was related to his poor diet.)
I suggest that you buy some frozen or fresh veggies, cook a few servings, and store them in the fridge. Have a serving with every meal, including breakfast. Many people are used to the bland taste of processed food, so the earthy taste of veggies may take some getting used to. Just quickly eat your veggies before the rest of your meal. This is how I had to start out. With time, you will get used to the taste. I have actually started to prefer the taste of veggies over the processed foods I used to eat.
- Water. Lots of folks aren't as hydrated as they should be to ensure good health. Buy a water bottle and keep it full. Ensure that you take sips throughout the day. If your urine is clear, you've probably had a bit too much. A slight tinge of yellow is best.
- Organic food. A lot of the stuff you buy at the grocery store has preservatives-- artificial chemicals that have subtle, long-term effects on quality of consciousness and general health. Check the ingredients list of the foods you buy at the grocery store, and reduce or eliminate your intake of "fast food."
Now for things that hurt:
- Junk food. Candy and soda are very bad for AP. There are plenty of "gurus" out there that are always condemning alcohol and caffeine, but they never talk about Projection Enemy #1-- sugar! Sugar clouds your consciousness more than any other common food.
As far as projection goes, I believe that sugar is worse than alcohol. Its effects are more subtle and long-term, so it's harder to notice, but the effects are certainly there.
Have you ever seen small children after they eat candy? They tend to misbehave and are more prone to impulsive decisions. I know several parents who were having problems with their small child's behavior, and when they decided to cut back on sugar, the problems disappeared entirely.
I don't want to give the impression that you need to give up on sugar altogether. AP is awesome, but so is enjoying your life. I would advise, though, that you cut back on the candy and soda.
When I was about 18, I drank six cans of soda a day and had a candy bar every morning. At the time I thought it was great. But I started having unpleasant symptoms-- stomach aches, headaches, and general fatigue. I eliminated all my soda and candy intake in hopes of improving my health. Within a few days, I felt absolutely amazing-- like cobwebs had been taken out of my brain.
- Red meat. White meat is better, no meat is best. Tofu is a good meat substitute. I believe that being a vegetarian significantly raises one's vibrations. If you choose to eliminate your meat intake, be sure that you eat plenty of dark, leafy greens (spinach, kale) and take a vitamin B12 supplement.
Some of you may notice that the Eskimo people (Inuit and Yupik) maintain active shamanic cultures while eating nothing but red meat. I believe this is because there are other factors that loosen the connection between the physical and etheric bodies, such as the daily struggle for survival and respect for animal life. This allows shamans to AP even while subsisting on nothing but raw meat.
- Caffeine and alcohol. It's okay if you have a few cups of coffee in the morning as long as you are projecting later in the day. As for alcohol, it's okay to drink in moderation (1 glass of wine or beer a day), just make sure that you aren't under the influence during your projection attempt.
In summary:
- Have a serving of veggies with every meal, including breakfast.
- Drink water throughout the day.
- Purchase food that has little or no preservatives.
- Cut back on sugary junk food like soda and candy. Ideally, sugar should be eliminated from your diet.
- Avoid red meat. White meat is better, no meat is best.
- Consume caffeine and alcohol in moderation. Ensure you are not under the influence of these chemicals during a projection attempt.
Expect to see an improvement within a few days. Expect big improvement in four to six months.
Happy projecting!
I personally have benefited from a healthier diet in many aspects of my life, including AP. I would like to take a minute to talk about how you can change your eating habits to support your practice of AP. Ideally, you will be able to project faster and with greater ease, and the experience itself will be more memorable and vivid.
First of all, things that help AP:
- Veggies! They are like little bundles of projectiony goodness. Many of us living in Western societies do not get enough vegetables for healthy living, let alone healthy projecting. (I had a friend in high school who had to take "vegetable pills" because he didn't eat enough vegetables. He was ill often and prone to bad moods, which I believe was related to his poor diet.)
I suggest that you buy some frozen or fresh veggies, cook a few servings, and store them in the fridge. Have a serving with every meal, including breakfast. Many people are used to the bland taste of processed food, so the earthy taste of veggies may take some getting used to. Just quickly eat your veggies before the rest of your meal. This is how I had to start out. With time, you will get used to the taste. I have actually started to prefer the taste of veggies over the processed foods I used to eat.
- Water. Lots of folks aren't as hydrated as they should be to ensure good health. Buy a water bottle and keep it full. Ensure that you take sips throughout the day. If your urine is clear, you've probably had a bit too much. A slight tinge of yellow is best.
- Organic food. A lot of the stuff you buy at the grocery store has preservatives-- artificial chemicals that have subtle, long-term effects on quality of consciousness and general health. Check the ingredients list of the foods you buy at the grocery store, and reduce or eliminate your intake of "fast food."
Now for things that hurt:
- Junk food. Candy and soda are very bad for AP. There are plenty of "gurus" out there that are always condemning alcohol and caffeine, but they never talk about Projection Enemy #1-- sugar! Sugar clouds your consciousness more than any other common food.
As far as projection goes, I believe that sugar is worse than alcohol. Its effects are more subtle and long-term, so it's harder to notice, but the effects are certainly there.
Have you ever seen small children after they eat candy? They tend to misbehave and are more prone to impulsive decisions. I know several parents who were having problems with their small child's behavior, and when they decided to cut back on sugar, the problems disappeared entirely.
I don't want to give the impression that you need to give up on sugar altogether. AP is awesome, but so is enjoying your life. I would advise, though, that you cut back on the candy and soda.
When I was about 18, I drank six cans of soda a day and had a candy bar every morning. At the time I thought it was great. But I started having unpleasant symptoms-- stomach aches, headaches, and general fatigue. I eliminated all my soda and candy intake in hopes of improving my health. Within a few days, I felt absolutely amazing-- like cobwebs had been taken out of my brain.
- Red meat. White meat is better, no meat is best. Tofu is a good meat substitute. I believe that being a vegetarian significantly raises one's vibrations. If you choose to eliminate your meat intake, be sure that you eat plenty of dark, leafy greens (spinach, kale) and take a vitamin B12 supplement.
Some of you may notice that the Eskimo people (Inuit and Yupik) maintain active shamanic cultures while eating nothing but red meat. I believe this is because there are other factors that loosen the connection between the physical and etheric bodies, such as the daily struggle for survival and respect for animal life. This allows shamans to AP even while subsisting on nothing but raw meat.
- Caffeine and alcohol. It's okay if you have a few cups of coffee in the morning as long as you are projecting later in the day. As for alcohol, it's okay to drink in moderation (1 glass of wine or beer a day), just make sure that you aren't under the influence during your projection attempt.
In summary:
- Have a serving of veggies with every meal, including breakfast.
- Drink water throughout the day.
- Purchase food that has little or no preservatives.
- Cut back on sugary junk food like soda and candy. Ideally, sugar should be eliminated from your diet.
- Avoid red meat. White meat is better, no meat is best.
- Consume caffeine and alcohol in moderation. Ensure you are not under the influence of these chemicals during a projection attempt.
Expect to see an improvement within a few days. Expect big improvement in four to six months.
Happy projecting!