
Originally Posted by
mkirkpatrick
We as human beings are "locked into a three fold expression" mental,physical,spiritual/psychic,we have "several Bodies" the physical being the densest,followed by the etheric which is a vital body which can be seen as a living bluish flame that surrounds the physical body,one way to see this living flame is to focus on the space between the thumb and index finger look between the two and you will then begin to see what looks like at first to be vapourous then with futher looking you will see a bluish flame or light appear,try it dont just take my word for it see for your self.
Anyway I digress,each night as the human race sleeps they enter the astral realm,or plane,we all do it and have done so all of our lives,we have two lives running simultaneousy the physical life which we are all familiar with,and the astral life of which we consciously know very little about-cause we forget upon awakening.There are some who with effort remember these experiences,psychics and mediums are able to "tune" into these higher frequencies,so are those sensitive folk who can also tune into and contact the astral realm.
It could indeed be called a membrane,or a plane of existence out of phase with the physical plane,a different dimensional plane,there are many levels of life on these planes,they have been numbered as 7 astral planes,but in truth there are many more subplanes,which accomodate the whole spectrum of humanity there likes and dislike,their gross or refined manner,in these planes of existence the law is that "like attracts like" so you always end up in the level that best suits your level of development and understanding you alway feel at "home"!
Sleep is also known as the first cousin of death,eact night is a rehearsal for the real thing that eventually comes to us all,by the time death actually occurs(in most cases) we have been practising for years and its a seamless transition from one level to another,although on the outward side it may look to the observer as a struggle to fight for life inwardly there is a peace that ensues prior to departure and the exit opens.
In my past I was personally involved in mediumship and meditation circles that sat with a view to link in with the astral plane and was involved with clairvoyance and contact with beings from this realm,and have personally had outstanding and profound experiences while involved with this endevour.However I no longer am involved with it as I have moved on to newer pastures so to speak.
Well with that said returning to the thread title yes astral planes are membranes and interpenetrate this physical realm like interlocking circles one within the other,switch to a more acute mode of intent listening still the mind,and listen for a tonal pitch which will registar as though within the ears? With this done and with practise you will sense that which was invisible to you before.
regards michael.