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So here we go once again! I’ve gotten some really good questions recently, and it’s about time for my next Q&A post, so here it is. I’ll also extend a special thank you to M-chan, because she sent me an e-mail containing the four questions at the bottom of this post, and they’re some of the best I’ve ever received. So thanks a lot, M-chan, for making me really think about my answers and for being a great friend and faithful follower of this page! Adria: I have a quick question that just came to mind. When you project, do you think its your soul leaving your body or just some state of your mind when you go to the astral realm? The common belief among projectors is that our bodies as a whole consist of three 'bodies' working together harmoniously: The physical, the spiritual (soul), and the etheric. When practicing astral projection, the etheric body detaches from the other two levels of our being and our physical consciousness is temporarily transferred to that one layer. So in answer to your question, astral projection isn't a state of mind - the trance state necessary to project is. Once in that deep trance state an experienced projector can leave their physical body by transferring their consciousness to their etheric being...which is what will traverse the astral realms. It's kind of a complicated thing, but I hope that simplifies it enough. Anonymous: I know that you will answer a question when someone asks you but are there any questions that you will not answer? Well, let me put it this way: If someone asks a question I feel I don't want to answer, I just won't answer it. For the most part, I can't think of anything off the top of my head...because I did want this page to be entirely all-access, so as to best explain myself. Like with any relationship, there are some things between Sephiroth and myself that I won't speak about here, but until someone randomly hits in the .001% chance of my choosing to ignore a question, the answers will always follow promptly. Anonymous: I have a question, is Sephiroth at all creeped out by your DA icon? Probably. XD I haven't asked, and he hadn't specifically said it was creepy - if it were me, I'd be totally freaked out...but he might just not care. The icon was actually made by a friend of mine for me, and I like it a lot... >.>; So I've never bothered to change it. I think I'll ask him, just because you have me wondering now. Anonymous: I don't really know much about the astral plane, is it only possible for some people to access it? No, anyone can train themselves to project. ^.^ It's a difficult learning process and requires a LOT of discipline, which is why not everyone does it. Experts say it averages 2 - 7 years before someone who isn't predisposed is proficient in the art. In the other entries I've cited Astral Dynamics by Robert Bruce. So on that note, if you're interested in reading up on it, I strongly recommend this book - and I've discovered that if you can read all of it and understand the basic concepts you can probably learn to project. It's a tough read, so if you can get through it I think it indicates you'd have the discipline to continue the training. Anonymous: Is Sephiroth the only person/thing you've met there? No. I don't talk about the other beings I've met much, because it's normally either a one time thing, or a freak accident. M-chan: The first question I have is connected to the Astral Plane. I recall you mentioning that you and Sephiroth 'adapted' the astral 'environment' to suit your needs. Can you explain what exactly does that mean? The astral plane's environment seems to be largely adaptable to what the projector needs/wants at the time. So I guess I could relate it to how a lot of metaphysical practitioners say that using creative visualization will draw your desire closer to you in the physical world...except that it's more instant on the astral plane. So in that way, the 'condo' that I usually see is customized to what Sephiroth and I usually need. On the other hands, some of the other areas don't seem that easy to change. It's weird...and I don't fully understand it. o.o; The surrounding area is similar to a forest at night, but (get this) I never see the outside of the condo when I'm outside. It's a little disconcerting, really. M-chan: Onwards to the next question, which is about the archangel himself. From what you wrote about him, he acts pretty human (being worried, scolding you etc.). But does he ever laugh? Or does he have some particular gestures? How about his voice or the way he walks (does he walk?)? Does he have opinions about humans or certain events? Seph does act fairly human...only smarter than your average human male. XD In the years I've known him, I can count the number of times he's laughed on one hand (he's pretty serious)...but that suits me because I'm generally serious myself. As far as gestures go, he isn't particularly animated (like, with his hands) when he's speaking. If I had to pinpoint one thing I notice him doing fairly often...when we're talking, he'll put his elbow on the table and rest his chin on his hand. I love the sound of his voice. -^.^- It's a little hard to describe, except to resort back to my chorus days and say that he's a baritone. Hmm...your questions are good. I have to really think about them. His walk I would describe as confident...and I have to take two steps to every one of his. He's around six-seven inches taller than I am. >.>; M-chan: You also said that your and his idea of a good date is to pick up weapons and fight for a few hours. What kind of weapons? He fights with something else other than Masamune? What is your weapon of choice? And what's more, does this training have visible results in your daily life? Or is it more like a mental training or to gain confidence? As for combat stuff, obviously my preferred weapon here on the physical plane is the katana, because obviously that's his specialty. He has also trained me in hand to hand and with a naginata (think spear with a longer blade). And yes, his training does have notable effects on my training here on earth. Actually, it's a funny story. This past semester I started ryuku kempo (it's a branch of Okinawan karate) through my school. In the class, there were about three million white belts (myself included. -.-; ) a couple of orange belts, two green belts, a purple belt, a brown belt, and two black belts (three, counting our teacher). I was waiting to do sparring, because that's where I knew I would excel. Anyway, by the end of the semester my stats looked like this: Wins: Lots. Losses: 0. KOs: 3 (<- fully unconscious! The first girl I knocked out was a white belt...and I thought I killed her. XD ) After that sensei forbid me to fight anyone under green belt status) Broken Equipment: four sticks, one staff, one boken, three foam practice sword-thingies. (and three people, lol) So far sensei hasn't thrown me out of the class, but I think he suspects that my training goes a little beyond what I told him. And therefore, as an answer to your question, yes, Sephiroth's training translates VERY well into the physical world. He was so proud of me after I knocked out my first black belt...as a white belt. At the end of the semester we took our belt test, and I became the first person in five years to skip yellow belt and go straight to orange. ^.^; M-chan: Moving on, I believe we both disapprove of how men are nowadays (or always?). Of course, being an entity from a another plane, the archangel must be different. How, in your opinion, is he better than regular men? The question is rather silly, since I can find a dozen answers just on my own, but I really wanted to hear your voice on this. The biggest difference between Seph and your average human male is IQ, hands down. It has been my experience that I can't have an intelligent conversation with a human man. In my entire life, I have had ONE male friend that I can talk to on a similar level of intelligence...and he's eight years older than me and bisexual...so it never strays into that uncomfortable pseudo-flirting thing that will make me end a conversation instantly. And for me, I'm comfortable talking to Sephiroth about anything and everything. Even before I met Seph, I never felt like I had that kind of friendship with a guy. The two of us just really connect, and because it is on more than just a physical level (I've noticed that a lot of men only care about the physical level) I do trust him completely. Ours is just...the kind of relationship that doesn't happen often. We don't feel that we have to go into that lovey-dovey separation-anxiety clingy bullshit, which is why I can say with total certainty that our relationship will work. --- Okay, so that’s all for now! If anyone thinks of any new questions, I would be happy to answer them. Post a comment in response: |
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