I had an involuntary out-of-body experience (sometimes called astral projection) at the age of fourteen. On retrospect, I believe that it was the result of at least three different factors. First of all, I had already made an attempt to induce an out-of-body experience during a lucid dream the previous night. Secondly, I had gone roller skating that day, which left me with a persistent feeling of motion. Finally, it was the first night for me to take a new sleeping pill, due to the fact that my water bed had recently broke, forcing me to sleep on a couch.

As I attempted to fall asleep, I became paralyzed. I heard a humming sound and felt my head vibrating. The sound and vibrations gradually became more intense, until they were unbearable. Eventually, I fell into a series of hazy nightmares. I dreamed that I was stuck between the two couches, and my mother was preventing me from getting out. After that, I was helping my father in the kitchen, when he suddenly stabbed me with a knife and began laughing maniacally. Everything started getting dark, and the laugh got deeper. It sounded like the THX intro in reverse, eventually becoming a low rumble. Finally, everything went black and silent.

All of a sudden, I woke up feeling refreshed. Something compelled me to get off the couch, but my body didn't go with me. At first, I thought that I was having another lucid dream, but I quickly realized that my experience was real. In fact, it seemed more real than any other experience that I'd ever had. I floated up through the ceiling and into the sky. Despite the fact that it was nighttime, I could make out details with amazing clarity. After that, I willed myself into the afterlife. Suddenly, I was in an otherworldly environment. I stood on a beach, dotted with strange buildings. Above me was a starry sky with several moons. I noticed people walking and flying around, but before I could do anything else, I involuntarily returned to my body.

Note: I wrote this account solely for the purpose of providing background information. It isn't intended to convince you of anything. If you want evidence, I encourage you to have your own out-of-body experience or visit Athanasia Foundation.

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