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What is Astral Travel?

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Years ago, when I was relaxed and almost to the point of falling asleep, I had an experience in which I felt the physical sensation of my soul lifting out of my body. It was an alarming experience as I felt the separating of my soul from my physical body as it lifted upwards towards the ceiling and outward toward the end of the bed. My initial thoughts were:

“What is this?”
“Oh my God, am I dying?”
“No!”

As soon as the “no” resounded in my head, I felt the rush of my soul rejoining my physical body. As I lay there, now wide awake, I contemplated the experience. I knew I was not in the processing of dying, because if I were, my soul would have continued on despite my objections. I had never experienced astral travel before; however, I knew it existed but did not realize it could happen spontaneously. Once I realized what my spiritual guides, which I refer to as my Heavenly Support Team, were attempting to do, I relaxed and settled down again. I apologized for my very human and fearful reaction and gave them permission to take me on a journey. I took comfort in the knowledge that my soul would not fully disconnect from my body during this process, as I have experienced similar sensations of the lifting of my soul when providing readings and felt the connection through a cord comprised of energy between my physical body and my soul. To get myself back to the relaxed state I was in, I breathed deep through my nose and exhaled through my mouth as I do when entering into meditation, while clearing my mind and opening up my heart and spirit to the journey they wished to take me on. As I went deeper into the meditative state, I felt my soul rise again. Without my previous fears getting in the way, I was able to relax and enjoy the experience more as I felt my soul lift up and away from my body. I experienced a light, floating feeling as I traveled through the rooms of my own home. I then felt myself rise above my home, seeing it and my neighborhood from a bird’s eye view. It was an interesting experience which I viewed with great curiosity and wonder. In a flash accompanied by white light, I found myself soaring over Egypt, seeing the pyramids from above and marveling at what I could see. The next experience I remember is the feeling of my soul rejoining my physical body. There was a feeling of great peace within me as I acknowledged I was back, and then I drifted off to sleep.

The next day, I wondered why the journey included Egypt. I have not physically visited that location in this lifetime; however, it is a place I have long felt drawn towards, especially the pyramids. My deep fascination with the times of pharaohs, including the spiritual beliefs, culture, and lifestyles of all who lived during those times, are topics I have read about and researched. To me, the connection is rooted to a past life in which I lived during those times.

Astral Travel is Real

Yes, astral travel is real. Many people have inadvertently experienced this during near death experiences, also referred to as NDEs. They report the same feeling of the soul lifting up out of the body and viewing their physical body from above on the operating table or at the scene of an accident. They can see and hear all that is going on around them, including hearing doctors, nurses, or medics talking and seeing them poised over their physical bodies as they make the effort to save their life. During some of the experiences, people experiencing the NDE describe leaving the operating room in spirit and going down the hall to where loved ones are in the waiting room. They report hearing and seeing everything in the room as if they were physically standing there. Other times, people have described ascending to a place filled with beautiful light and sound, and at times, seeing loved ones in spirit or the angels accompanied by a great feeling of peace and love.

Heaven’s Waiting Room

For those who visit the place filled with light, it is what I refer to as Heaven’s Waiting Room. I have seen and experienced this place myself through communications from loved ones in spirit, meditations, and through my gifts of mediumship. Often, people who are in a coma, are comatose, or who are suffering with Alzheimer’s or dementia, go to Heaven’s Waiting Room. It is a place which is like Heaven, but not quite Heaven. Loved ones already in Heaven can visit souls who are there, as can God and the Angels. When my grandmother suffered her third stroke, I intentionally opened up the line of spirit-to-spirit communication with her soul to see what she was experiencing. With my gift of clairvoyance, the ability to see with the Third Eye, I saw her as a little girl roller skating outdoors with old-fashioned skates which fit over her shoes. She was joyous and carefree. To me it seems as though it was a happy memory she was reliving in this holding space in Heaven. Using my gifts of mediumship, I greeted her using my mind, not saying anything out loud with my voice, and let her know I was there. As I was speaking to her within my mind using my gifts, she woke up out of her coma in the physical world and said out loud “What was that, Kar?” It was an amazing moment of validation for me that she heard me in Heaven’s Waiting Room and responded to me in the physical world with a continuation and acknowledgement of our conversation.

At the time of that experience, I had already known of the existence of Heaven’s Waiting Room. Detailed experiences had already been communicated to me through my other grandmother who passed from Alzheimer’s, as well as through countless others who had come through in spirit during readings. Being able to actively connect with someone who is alive and experiencing Heaven’s Waiting Room can and does happen during readings. Receiving direct validation from my grandmother of her awareness of my presence with her was incredible.

Astral Projection

When intentionally setting out to take a journey of your soul, it is referred to as Astral Projection. It takes time, practice, the releasing of fears, an openness of mind and spirit, and a lot of patience to be able to do this. There are entire books devoted to the practice. If this is something you are interested in experiencing, I recommend looking up those books and reading those you feel drawn toward to help you with this process. Again, be patient with yourself. If it were as easy as willing yourself to do it, there would not be entire books written about it.

Where You Can Go While Astral Traveling

The possibilities are endless when it comes to Astral Travel, including exploring the universe, visiting Heaven or Heaven’s Waiting Room, visiting loved ones in spirit, and much more. When using Astral Projection methods for a journey of the soul, you may start out with that which is familiar, such as your own home. In time, you can build up to more exploratory travel for your soul.

Why Astral Travel Exists

Astral Travel is an amazing experience which can bring about enlightenment, healing, and knowledge. There is so much more to our existence than what we experience here on Earth. We are human beings on a spiritual journey in which we learn lessons for the evolution of our souls. A significant part of that journey involves figuring out why we exist, what our purposes are for this lifetime, how we fit into the bigger picture, and what that bigger picture is. We are given glimpses into what exists beyond life on Earth through extraordinary experiences that cannot be explained away by anything other than divine intervention, including but not limited to, miracles, spirit-to-spirit communication (also known as mediumship), signs from loved ones in spirit, astral travel, dreams, theophanies (powerful experiences with God), sightings of loved ones in spirit fully manifested like ghosts, objects moved or appearing, and much more. These experiences open up our minds and spirits and get us to thinking, wondering, and exploring. This is all a part of the spiritual journey we embark on which is sprinkled with amazing experiences to help light our way. The more open a soul is to these extraordinary experiences, the more they will occur and with greater detail.

Extraordinary Experiences

Now that you know what astral travel is, I am hoping you can approach it with curiosity, when and if it occurs to you. Do not be surprised, though, if your reaction was like mine during my first experience. It can be a very startling at first; however, if you can let go and allow the journey to take place, you can have some extraordinary experiences to assist your soul.

 

With Love and Light,
Karen T. Hluchan

Spirit Medium, Motivational Speaker, Reiki Master, Spiritual Artist, & Author of How Have You Loved?

www.HealingSpiritWithLove.com

Karen T. Hluchan is a spirit medium, motivational speaker, Reiki master, spiritual artist, and author of How Have You Loved?Through her mediumship practice, Healing Spirit with Love, she devotes her time to the healing of spirit on earth through her connection with heaven. Her passion for her calling is shared through spirit medium readings and angel readings, speaking engagements, and workshops she instructs, as well as through her writing, Reiki, and fine art spiritual paintings. All of her work is inspired by the divine light that is within us all. She has a great love of nature, people, and the planet, and she enjoys her connection in spirit, both here and in Heaven.

Click here to learn more about Karen’s upcoming events or click here to learn more about Karen’s Workshops.

Resilience through Trust and Faith

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Sunrise at Haleakala, Maui, HawaiiCircumstances beyond our control can sometimes be the cause for much angst in our lives. Everyone experiences stress; however, how we handle it and what we decide to do about it determines whether it will take over our lives or whether we will overcome it.

Faith and Trust are Earned and Learned

Having faith and trust is not a given. It is a choice that is made which includes the surrendering of the human ego that always wants to control outcomes. Anyone can say they have faith, but to live it is to experience it with all of your being. In our lifetimes on this earth, we will face many challenging circumstances that may make us question the existence of God and whether or not God is helping us and loves us. Trying circumstances are not tests or punishments, but rather opportunities to truly experience God through choices made with our free will. As we power through the tough times, it is often difficult to see the positive reasons for negative circumstances. One of the most important lessons I have learned in this lifetime is to continually look for the positive lessons and outcomes buried deep within negative situations and encounters. The more I have practiced this approach, the more I can see how events are facilitated on this plane for the benefit of all. In turn, my faith in God and the circumstances I face has significantly grown, bringing inner peace, understanding, knowledge, trust, and love to the heart of my being. No longer do I allow circumstances to overwhelm me to the point of immobility. Short bursts of fear, upset, or shock can and do creep in at times, especially at the onset of receiving news that unexpectedly causes a significant change of plans; however, I do my best to quickly let go of the fearful reactions from the human ego. As I work through the issues, I acknowledge the situation, knowing there is a positive purpose I may or may not understand at the time. I then begin the process of actively working on solutions for the best path for me, as well as for those involved. It is my faith and trust in my guys and gals in heaven, also known as my Heavenly Support Team, which brings the state of calm necessary for clarity in decision making.

The Cultivation Process

Over the years, I have cultivated great trust in myself and my Heavenly Support Team. Through the trying circumstances, they have taught me time and again that they are here to help and guide me when it is appropriate for them to step in and assist. It is important to note that they will withhold information when it is time for me to make pivotal decisions about my life. Free will to choose our paths is a gift given to us when we were created. The times when our guys and gals step back may be marked by a silence or an absence of feeling your personal loved ones in spirit around you. They are there; however, they are not allowed to interfere or influence your decision making process.

Shouldn’t we be Independent?

People have asked me why I would want help from my Heavenly Support Team. If we have free will and are supposed to grow through our independence, why would it be appropriate to ask for and receive help on this journey? While it is important to learn and make decisions on our own, it is equally important to know we are not alone on our journeys. Life on earth can be difficult and challenging; however, it holds many rewards.  Our guys and gals in heaven know this, and they know working together creates unity and synchronicity which greatly increases success for each individual, as well as for soul groups. The success they are helping us work towards is spiritual success. Our lives here are not about what jobs we have worked or money we have earned. Those are mundane aspects of life which are used as tools for lesson learning. Instead, our true mission is a spiritual one of the soul in which we learn to actively love ourselves and others while rediscovering the amazing connections we have with God and all of creation. Our guys and gals in heaven do what they can to be our cheerleaders, our guides, and our mentors. They are not interfering with our growth but supporting it through their love and knowledge while allowing us to make all of the important decisions on our own.

Improving Results

In this challenging maze of life, we are also here to help and be helped. No man or woman is an island. We are here to learn how to love one another and how to work with one another. Being open to giving and receiving from both earthly and heavenly sources is one of our largest lessons here, because it is based in love – the reason for our existence. There is no shame in asking for help when you need it. We are all a significant part of a team who, together, are experiencing a spiritual journey for our souls as human beings. When we open our hearts and minds with a fearlessness born out of trust and faith, we become resilient travelers who can overcome adversity and do anything we set our minds to accomplish. When we work together with those on earth and in heaven, the achievements have the potential to be even greater as the combined energies and unique talents greatly multiply the love and positive results.

Delving Deep

On earth, much of the knowledge built into our souls is often veiled from us. This is done to provide the challenges we requested in the form of soul contracts, which are the plans for the lessons we are to learn while we are here. One of our quests is to delve deep into our souls in order to bring the knowledge to light. It is a lifelong journey beset with challenges and setbacks, but also great rewards in the form of grace, inner peace, and love.

Reawaken Your Soul

Through my experiences, my Heavenly Support Team has earned my trust by showing me there is a world much bigger than ours and everything we experience here is for the beautiful reawakening of our souls to the light and love of heaven grounded within the hearts of our spirits. It is my hope and prayer for each and every being to recognize the great love from which we are created, as well as comprehend the vital importance of resilience built upon trust and faith in the divine reasons for our existence.

With Love and Light,
Karen T. Hluchan

Spirit Medium, Motivational Speaker, Reiki Master, Spiritual Artist, & Author of How Have You Loved?

www.HealingSpiritWithLove.com

Karen T. Hluchan is a spirit medium, motivational speaker, Reiki master, spiritual artist, and author of How Have You Loved?Through her mediumship practice, Healing Spirit with Love, she devotes her time to the healing of spirit on earth through her connection with heaven. Her passion for her calling is shared through spirit medium readings and angel readings, speaking engagements, and workshops she instructs, as well as through her writing, Reiki, and fine art spiritual paintings. All of her work is inspired by the divine light that is within us all. She has a great love of nature, people, and the planet, and she enjoys her connection in spirit, both here and in Heaven.

Click here to learn more about Karen’s upcoming events or click here to learn more about Karen’s Workshops.  

How Soon After Passing Can a Loved One Communicate?

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19006270When our physical body expires on earth, our spirits, also referred to as our souls, continue to exist, as does the bond that connects us with one another. As a professional spirit medium, I experience firsthand knowledge from loved ones in spirit every day. The transfer of information is much more complicated than a fireside chat. It is a form of communication that utilizes all of my senses to share information between dimensions. It requires great attentiveness and energy to be open and receptive to the content sent through images, sounds, feelings, tastes, and smells. Moreover, the symbols our guys and gals in heaven use to convey their messages needs to be pieced together for the recipient in order to form a coherent message.

When Can Divine Communication Take Place?

Many people ask me how soon a loved one in spirit can communicate once they have crossed over. The answer is right away. I have experienced immediate communications from both animals and people. I would like to note that while communication is possible, not every being in spirit is skilled at communicating as soon as they cross over. Some are better at it than others. This is because they are older souls that have this knowledge stored within the memory banks of their spirit. I would also like to add that it is important to give your deceased loved ones time to adjust to their new reality. It is equally important to allow yourself time to grieve and adjust to the changes in your life caused by the loss of a loved one. People who are in the depths of strong grief need time to heal, and when they reach out to a spirit medium too soon, they may not be open and receptive to what their loved ones in spirit want to share. Grief and deep sadness have a tendency to block spiritual communications because a person’s main focus is on painful emotions and situations. Often, they only want to hear what they want to hear. Think of it this way: when you experience sharp physical pain, it tends to take over your mind and temporarily halt all other thoughts. In fact, all you can think about is how to rid yourself of the physical pain. It is similar with emotional pain that accompanies strong grief in which the hurt of loss blocks out all other thoughts other than how to relieve the heartache.

Healing and the Grief Process

The time it takes for each person to process grief and work through the healing process is unique to each individual. There are many factors that contribute to the effects of grief including, but not limited to, the way someone passed, the depth of the relationship shared, and personal beliefs about what happens to us when we pass. While it is healthy to mourn the passing of a loved one, it is not emotionally healthy to dwell in grief for extended periods of time. Choosing to remain in a state of perpetual sadness not only blocks you from living the life you are meant to live, but also prevents you from recognizing the signs and messages that loved ones may be sending from the Other Side. In addition, it does not change the fact that a loved one is no longer sharing an earthly experience with us. It is important to understand that our loved ones in spirit want us to go on with our lives and to try to experience as much joy as possible for the time we have on earth. If you need help in getting to this place, there are many resources available, such as grief counselors, life coaches, spirit mediums, friends, family, and more. Often, learning how to manage grief is one of the lessons to be learned for our souls in this lifetime. It is equally as important to understand that the bonds that we have with our loved ones and the love we share cannot be broken by the expiration of our physical bodies. Therefore, we are never truly separated from one another in spirit.

Guidance from the Other Side

Our guys and gals in heaven work from a place of light, love, and expanded knowledge. Their purpose for communicating with you, directly or through a spirit medium, is to bring healing and guidance to your life. A person who has reached a state of acceptance regarding a person’s passing is much more likely to get the most out of their reading with a spirit medium. This is because grief is no longer clouding his or her ability to be receptive to the information being shared. This does not mean that you do not miss your loved ones, it means that you have accepted that he or she has transitioned to heaven, and have made the conscious choice to continue your personal journey on this earth. When it is your time to cross over into heaven, you will be reunited with your loved ones in spirit, including any pets and animals that have made a significant impact on your life or you on theirs. In the meantime, your loved ones in spirit will continue to watch over you, as well as send you messages and signs letting you know that they are around.

They Communicate with You, Too!

Your loved ones in spirit use your senses, too, to let you know that they are around.* For example, they may place visual images in front of you that remind you of them. My father often uses signs related to firefighters and trains to let me know he is around. In addition, loved ones in spirit may play music in your head to give you answers to your prayers or that reminds you of them. You may also feel their presence, smell their perfume, or have strong taste cravings for the food they used to cook. They orchestrate these wondrous occurrences for you in ways that are challenging for the human mind to comprehend. Unfortunately, some people dismiss these occurrences and try to explain them away as coincidences. Nothing in this world is a coincidence, and it would truly amaze you to be able to comprehend the ways in which spiritual beings on the Other Side facilitate events on earth. They do so with our best interests at heart, and to help us navigate our journeys. Remember, they use a myriad of ways to get our attention, including our dreams.* When you see them there, it is your loved ones in spirit trying to help you to overcome your fears, to provide messages of comfort, and to help you to work through issues you face on a daily basis.

Namaste!

*Note: My book, How Have You Loved?, contains a lot of in-depth information about how your loved ones in spirit communicate with you, including how to interpret your dreams, why we are really here on earth, what we are to accomplish in our lifetimes, and how we can achieve our soul objectives.

With Light and Love,
Karen T. Hluchan

Spirit Medium, Motivational Speaker, Reiki Master, & Author of How Have You Loved?

www.HealingSpiritWithLove.com

Karen T. Hluchan is a spirit medium, motivational speaker, Reiki master, and author of How Have You Loved? Through her mediumship practice, Healing Spirit with Love, she devotes her time to the healing of spirit on earth through her connection with heaven. Her passion for her calling is shared through the spirit readings, demonstrations, and workshops she provides, as well as through her writing and Reiki. All of her work is inspired by the divine light that is within us all. She has a great love of nature, people, and the planet, and she enjoys her connection in spirit, both here and in heaven.
To learn more about Karen, who is based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, and her book, How Have You Loved?, visit her website at www.HealingSpiritWithLove.com.
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