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I remember reading that one, CF. The vulnerability thing is probably true. It's not exactly the same as an astral arm floating up there, after all. I think it's also about mindset at the time you attempt the OBE.

In my case, I think what I'd read prior to the experience was the problem as I haven't felt particularly fearful for a time. This isn't to discount the possibility that at a subconscious level I have created some kind of negative association with experimenting in that particular room.

No neg eventuated but neither did the desired adventure. I wonder then if being stuck at the head was more than simply a manifestation of having tried to exit too quickly. Perhaps it was a metaphor in some sense for being limited because of my thought processes. In any case, being caught at the head was very brief and it was once I was completely out that I started worrying that I'd manifest a neg. Maybe I should have let that happen and dealt with it.

It was a good experience in the sense that it allowed further self knowledge. It's clear to me that it's not enough to know you can create your own experiences (both astrally and physically) but you also have to have the self-discipline to be very clear about what you wish to create and free of the influence of other's perceptions of what "reality" should be.

This discussion with you leads to further insight as I ask myself why it is I never ask for help in my AP experiences. All these minor experiences are adding up, leading towards deeper insights.