Robert Monroe - Journeys out of the body, Practical Guidebook

There are three basic techniques for obtaining information in the phase. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages that must be studied and learned before use.

Animate Objects Technique.

To perform this method of obtaining information, the practitioner, in a full deep phase, must locate a person by techniques for finding objects and procure the necessary information from that person through the use of simple questions. If the required information is linked to a certain person, then that person should be located in the phase. If the information is not related to anyone in particular, then it is possible to create a universal information source, which must be associated with wisdom and knowledge. For example, this could be a wise recluse, a well-known philosopher, or a guru.

The advantage of this technique is that it is easy to pose additional questions and it is also easier to verify whatever information is obtained. A drawback of this technique is that, for many, it is difficult to communicate with living objects in the phase because of objects’

unresponsiveness or a practitioner’s problems with maintaining the phase while talking with objects.

Inanimate Objects Technique.

Use techniques for finding objects in order to locate information from sources like inscriptions, books, or newspapers. While trying to locate the source of information, remember to concentrate of a belief that what is found will have the desired information. Source types are not limited to paper media; even radios or televisions may be watched or listened to, and computer search engines and file systems also may produce results.

A huge drawback of this technique is that considerable complications arise if an additional or a follow-up question emerges, which may cause the practitioner to have to stop and repeat the searching process.

The upside to this technique is that if a practitioner has problems communicating with animate objects, this technique can temporarily serve as a reasonable alternative.

Episode Technique.

In order to receive information using this method, imagine an event or series of events that will communicate the desired information. Then, move to the area where predetermined events are expected to take place by using translocation techniques. After arriving at the destination, use visual observation to understand what is taking place and the information that the events are communicating. The episode technique is suitable only for cases where information can be obtained by observation.

How to verify the information? The techniques for receiving information in the phase are not complex in and prove successful after just a few attempts. However, as was already mentioned earlier, the properties of phase spaces that do not fall under the category of vivid perception are not particularly stable - not only in terms of appearance, but also in terms of their properties. Correctness of information also depends on the objects themselves. The problem rests in that the practitioner may not be able to properly control the object in question and may receive false information.

Interesting fact!

The phase space is not everyday reality; therefore, it should not be treated with the normal belief that every observation should be regarded as fact.

Even when a practitioner has learned to find animate and inanimate objects with an absence of doubt, there is still no guarantee that the received information is always accurate. A few technique-related tricks are able to test an object’s ability to speak the truth.

For example, an object can talk about something with absolute confidence, but that does not mean that what it communicates is all true. If doubt is experienced while finding the object, then doubt may have an effect on what the object says. This is why doubt must be avoided at all costs - although beginners are bound to initially have problems with this.

To determine whether an object is able to give accurate information, a control question should be asked; a question that the subconscious mind cannot know the answer to. For example, a practitioner might ask a found object: “Where can I buy the winning lottery ticket for the Mega Ball jackpot?” If the object starts answering such questions seriously, going into great detail, then the object should be created anew since its properties allow the possibility that it will lie. A proper object will remain silent or say that it does not know the answer to the control question.

After accurate information is obtained through the use of a control question, it must be confirmed. This is done by means of a clarifying question . The practitioner needs to ask the object where the information came from to find out the details that offer proof of the information’s authenticity in the real world. The object may also be asked the same questions more than once, provided they are reworded. The answers to reworded questions must be identical.

Remember, the more important the nature of the information and the more serious action it implies, the more effort needs to be invested in verifying it in the real world since a certain percentage of the information is bound to be incorrect despite correct performance of information-related techniques.

APPLICATION BASED

ON INFLUENCING PHYSIOLOGY

There are three main elements that, with the help of the phase, may influence the physiology in very beneficial ways. First, it is possible to contact the subconscious mind to learn how to influence physiology. Second, the brain reacts more strongly to sensations than to real events. For example, if running while in the phase, the physical processes of the body would be consistent with the processes occurring in the body of a person running in reality: respiration accelerates, blood pressure increases, the heartbeat quickens, and even blood flow to the feet becomes greater. Third, while the practitioner experiences profound changes of consciousness in the phase, this is when all direct and indirect forms of autosuggestion are most effective.

Not all influences on physiology are 100% effective. However, even without a guaranteed rate of success, the effort to influence physiology is worthy of attention because amazing results can be obtained. Always remember that achieving a good result may require repeated influence from the phase. Even in the physical world, medications require repeated ingestion.

If the goal is to cure a disease, do not rely solely on the phase.

Sick persons must use the phase alongside treatment from physicians.

The more serious the illness, the more strongly this rule applies.

Obtaining Information

The diagnosis of health problems may be performed with the same techniques used for obtaining information. It is also possible to learn methods to cure health problems, if such methods exist. Both of these possibilities apply to third parties being helped by efforts in the phase. Information gathering is the only proven way to influence the physiology of other people by using the phase. For example, it is possible to find a well-known healer in the phase and ask about personal health problems or the problems of a friend or family member. A clarified answer may be used in the assistance of traditional medical treatment.

Attention from Doctors

Find a doctor in the phase by using the technique of finding objects and ask the doctor to take examine or treat a known illness or other health problem. For example, in case of abdominal pains the doctor may palpate the belly, apply pressure to various points, and perform a special massage. Any actions are possible, including an operation. After leaving the phase, the practitioner will feel a positive result.