Arturo
Estados Unidos
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Hello,
My name is Arturo and I have been following your course with zeal. I'll begin relating one of my astral experiences.
I was dreaming about being along the banks of the Sacramento River near my home gathering firewood in the early afternoon to prepare a fire with my cousin. And as we were discussing things I said to him, "I remember we used to come up here all the time light fires late into the night when you were still alive." And at that moment I realized I was in a dream using the technique to question whether or not I was asleep or awake and to investigate with a jump.
To my surprise I did indeed float and was interrupted by my cousin who asked, "What do you mean?" not recognizing that he had died a few months ago. Trying to explain to him proved futile and I had no other choice but to abandon this illusion.
I spent the experience flying over the water and looking down on my hometown.
As far as the self observation is concerned I have used it to realize many things about myself and my friends. One of my friends constantly pressures me to indulge in alcohol when I simply desire not to and it is through the constant elimination of egos that desire to please my friend, desire to fit in, desire to appear attractive and modern, or desire to drink that I have managed to resist this temptation.
