Astral Projection Informative Speech Outline Introduction I.
Attention GetterImagine being able to visit other worlds. Imagine being able to explore other planets. Imagine being able to interact with beings not from this dimension.
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ThesisToday, I am going to speak to you about the phenomenon known as astral projection.
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SignificanceAstral projection is important because it expands our consciousness by allowing us to experience a form of consciousness in a way in which we are completely unfamiliar with. According to the spiritual book, “Know Thyself – Unraveling – Unraveling the Mystery of Mind”, published in 2013, stated that we are largely unaware of the power of consciousness, and if we can c an make use of even a fraction of this power, we will be able to experience the wonders of existence.
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PreviewToday, I am going to be explaining what astral projection is, the methods to d o it, and the common fears associated with it.
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Main Point Announcement Goal 1First, I am going to be explaining what wh at astral projection is. A. Subpoint Announcement 1Astral projection is considered an out of body experience. 1. PersonalizationI have read numerous stories of those who have claimed to astral project and listened to various Youtubers’ comment on their ex perience. They all describe the feeling of leaving their bodies and being separate from their physical bodies. 2. CitationAccording to the research paper titled,“Out -of-body-induced hippocampal amnesia”, written by Nyberg and Ehrsson, published in February 2014, said that when the participants discussed their out of body experience, they mentioned being aware and conscious but seeing their
physical body lying down. B. Subpoint Announcement 2Astral projection is also considered another form of consciousness. 1. PersonalizationI personally believe consciousness in itself, is already a strange and complex concept. Many tend to believe consciousness is just limited to the awake state of consciousness, but I believe there are multiple layers of consciousness. 2. CitationAccording to Erin Pavlina, a spiritual blogger, in 2016, stated that when you are in an astral state you dissociate from your body and your mind shuts off awareness from your physical body and transfers your awareness to your astral body. Transition: Now
that I’ve told you about what astral projection is, next I am going to tell you about the methods to astral project. II.
Main Point Announcement Goal 2I am going to tell you about the methods to astral project.
A.Subpoint Announcement 1There are copious amounts of methods to induce an astral projection, but I will focus on two. The first is through a visualization technique. 1. PersonalizationThis technique, along with many others, requires you to lie down with your arms to your side and your legs uncrossed, and your eyes closed. Make sure not to fall asleep and remain perfectly still. One is then suppose to visualize their body moving without actually moving it. It is a lon g process that requires focus, and deep breathing. . 2. CitationAccording to wikihow.com, a how-to website , last updated in 2016, stated that one must focus on the body part until you can visualize it perfectly, even with your eyes closed. For instance, visualize your toes curling and uncurling, or your fingers clenching and unclenching, until it seems as though they are physically moving. Once this is accomplished, one can begin to project away
from their physical body. B. Subpoint Announcement 2Another way someone can induce an astral projection is through a guided hypnosis involving the use of binaural beats. 1. PersonalizationI have personally used binaural beats for various self-hypnosis and meditation practices, but when I checked out the ones associated with astral projection I found them all to be eerie and a tad bit disturbing. I am not sure how anyone can possibly relax in a dark room by themselves, while listening to those sounds. 2. CitationAccording to binauralbeats.com, a website dedicated to binaural beats, written in 2016, states that binaural beats entrain your brainwaves to reac h the hypnotic state required to project. Transition: Now that I told you a couple of methods to be able to experience astral projection. I am now going to address the common fears of astral projection.
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Main Point Announcement Goal 3Lastly I will speak about the common fears of astral projection.
A. Subpoint Announcement 1One of the biggest fears or questions people ask is how can I return to m y body. 1. PersonalizationMany of the common threads, discussions or comments I have read on astral projection blogs and videos address the fear of not being able to return to your body and getting lost in another realm. One of the reasons this shouldn’t be a concern is because every astral traveler has mentioned a silver cord. 2. CitationAccording to the beginner’s guide to astral projection, an astral projection downloadable pdf, written in 2010, mentions that the silver cord is the link between your astral body and your physical body. It is an energy cord that allows your two bodies to communicate with each other and no one can ever sever this cord.
B. Subpoint Announcement 2The next greatest fear for many individuals is that they are worried that their
physical body may be taken over by a dark entity while they are away from it.
1. PersonalizationIn the film Insidious, the son and the father both can astral project and are in the astral realm. In the movie they encounter dark entities and there are some that hover around the son’s physical body hoping to get in. 2. CitationAccording to the mindunleashed.org, a science and technology website, written in 2013, states that there are negative entities in the astral plane, but they can do no harm to you. It also states that there is no danger of your physical body being possessed by other entities.
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Restatement of PreviewToday, I have explained what astral projection is, the methods to do it, and the common fears associated with it.
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Tie-Back to Attention GetterFeel free to try it on your own, possibly explore different worlds, meet heroes from history, communicate with your ancestors, the possibilities are endless. Clever Last LinesSo the next time you choose to take an afternoon nap or it is time for bed. Instead of doing the usual and going to sleep, maybe try out astral projection and have an adventure that is literally out of this world.