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All my life, as long as I can remember at least, I have suffered from sleep paralysis. Sometimes I will go months between incidents, other times it is daily. Sleeping alone almost guarantees an attack. I have numerous sleeping problems because of it, and quite honestly it makes being a functioning member of society more of a chore than it already is.
I have, however learned that I am quite adept at lucid dreaming and/or astral projection. Whether or not they are one in the same I have yet to figure out. I have read that sleep paralysis is simply the first step in projecting, and people's fears are unwarranted because it is simply just a new experience they aren't used to, and that is where the fear comes from. I'm not so sure.
Everyone here I assume has heard of the shadow people that accommodate an SP event, or the foreboding sense of malevolence just outside of your field of vision. As many times as I've had this happen to me, you would think, instead of being afraid each time it happened, I'd be on a first name basis with these "entities" and talking about how our days have went. That isn't the case though, it's almost as if they are sentient versions of Scarecrow's fear gas. No matter how many times it happens, the fear is still there.
Now you are probably asking, what does all this have to do with a comic book, other than the Scarecrow reference? The Green Lantern Corps are a police force of sorts, sworn to protect the galaxy. There are many, many, many members, not just one hero. Each member has a ring that can create "constructs", objects made of energy that function identically to its real life counterpart. The rings also allow flight and all that other cool superhero stuff.
The main thing to remember though, is these rings are powered by an individuals Willpower. The heroes have to will things into being. If they aren't feeling up to the task, the constructs will be weak, or won't manifest at all.
Enter the Sinestro Corps. These guys are considered the main antagonists of the GLC and are identical in every aspect, other than they are powered by fear instead of willpower. Not being afraid, but by instilling fear in others. A Green Lantern whom has fear in his heart, is unable to function properly, as the fear will inhibit his willpower. How often have we been too afraid to do something?
All of this ties into SP and AP in the way that the shadow people are very much like the Sinestro Corps. When you experience a bad sleep paralysis incident, you become fearful, it is like they are using it as a weapon. However, if you can fight through your fears, and have the WILLPOWER to do so, you can begin a lucid dream and/or astral projection.
Many people can attest that while doing so, you can create your own world, granted that you have the willpower to do so. If you are open, carefree, and fearless, you can do nearly anything your heart desires. However, if you have any tinge of doubt, or fear, it becomes exceedingly difficult.
Every time I manage to project, as soon as I can get my mind focused, I like to train myself. I don't know why, but I like to think of myself as a warrior, a GLC member if you will. What am I training for? I don't know, but I have did it so many times, that when I dream, I instantly know that I am adept at levitation, climbing with ease, jumping extreme distances, and telekinesis. I am occasionally good at flight, though sometimes I can't control myself. I have difficulty with super speed, and have yet to actually manifest anything, despite my best efforts.
Am I actually working toward something? Who knows. Am I simply just a guy who has really good memory in his dreams and none of them are actually connected in any way? Perhaps. I can't explain why this is, just that it is.
Thanks for reading my rant everyone, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I have, however learned that I am quite adept at lucid dreaming and/or astral projection. Whether or not they are one in the same I have yet to figure out. I have read that sleep paralysis is simply the first step in projecting, and people's fears are unwarranted because it is simply just a new experience they aren't used to, and that is where the fear comes from. I'm not so sure.
Everyone here I assume has heard of the shadow people that accommodate an SP event, or the foreboding sense of malevolence just outside of your field of vision. As many times as I've had this happen to me, you would think, instead of being afraid each time it happened, I'd be on a first name basis with these "entities" and talking about how our days have went. That isn't the case though, it's almost as if they are sentient versions of Scarecrow's fear gas. No matter how many times it happens, the fear is still there.
Now you are probably asking, what does all this have to do with a comic book, other than the Scarecrow reference? The Green Lantern Corps are a police force of sorts, sworn to protect the galaxy. There are many, many, many members, not just one hero. Each member has a ring that can create "constructs", objects made of energy that function identically to its real life counterpart. The rings also allow flight and all that other cool superhero stuff.
The main thing to remember though, is these rings are powered by an individuals Willpower. The heroes have to will things into being. If they aren't feeling up to the task, the constructs will be weak, or won't manifest at all.
Enter the Sinestro Corps. These guys are considered the main antagonists of the GLC and are identical in every aspect, other than they are powered by fear instead of willpower. Not being afraid, but by instilling fear in others. A Green Lantern whom has fear in his heart, is unable to function properly, as the fear will inhibit his willpower. How often have we been too afraid to do something?
All of this ties into SP and AP in the way that the shadow people are very much like the Sinestro Corps. When you experience a bad sleep paralysis incident, you become fearful, it is like they are using it as a weapon. However, if you can fight through your fears, and have the WILLPOWER to do so, you can begin a lucid dream and/or astral projection.
Many people can attest that while doing so, you can create your own world, granted that you have the willpower to do so. If you are open, carefree, and fearless, you can do nearly anything your heart desires. However, if you have any tinge of doubt, or fear, it becomes exceedingly difficult.
Every time I manage to project, as soon as I can get my mind focused, I like to train myself. I don't know why, but I like to think of myself as a warrior, a GLC member if you will. What am I training for? I don't know, but I have did it so many times, that when I dream, I instantly know that I am adept at levitation, climbing with ease, jumping extreme distances, and telekinesis. I am occasionally good at flight, though sometimes I can't control myself. I have difficulty with super speed, and have yet to actually manifest anything, despite my best efforts.
Am I actually working toward something? Who knows. Am I simply just a guy who has really good memory in his dreams and none of them are actually connected in any way? Perhaps. I can't explain why this is, just that it is.
Thanks for reading my rant everyone, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.