[JMLot]

Hello Sola,

First off I have to say that I very much agree with Matthew's advice. Very sound information.

I think I can add some additional perspective on some issues.

Earlier you asked about 'lower astral realms'. The simple answer is that yes, a sexual desire can direct you to lower astral realms, but there are other factors as well. Astral level, or focus, is a matter of vibration, which goes roughly from the gross (physical) up through the RTZ, the astral, the divine, etc.. There are many 'maps' of the specifics of this that vary from experience to experience, but the basic idea is always the same. With this in mind, it is easy to see how a bodily desire can limit the level of vibration your mind can expand to.

Looking at your experiences metaphorically, it appears to me that is what your experiences are telling you. Your instant transportation from the wonderful forest, a place of life, light and growth, to the desolate landscape with the suspicious men, seems to be a warning for you to be careful of errant sexual urges.

Of course, sex is nothing to be ashamed of, and is actually hardwired into your brain. Sex is itself a type of consciousness, and is a fundamental part of your energy system as a human being. Sex is the creative impulse of the universe coming through you. The hard task, of course, is finding a satisfying and balanced way of both expressing and channeling your sexual energy into the activities, astral or otherwise, that you really want. In your experience, your sexual desire was taking you from place to place, basically controlling the experience. Obviously, you want to transcend your basic urges, though you have to work with such a primal and powerful force, not against it, to get the best results. There is a lot of literature publicly available on this subject.

As to quitting your experiences, that is another tough question. I have also been down this road myself, and I while you have to make the decision for yourself, I regret having quit. Obviously, if the experiences start getting out of control, you have to take steps. While it is a heady and enlightening experience for one's soul to soar, IMO you must keep your feet firmly planted on the earth. There is an important purpose to our physical existance, and you must not lose sight of it. At the same time, I also believe that the future of humanity is closely tied to the psychic universe. Astral experience is both very seductive and very powerful, and it can be very easy to get lost in the experience - to go off the deep end - but with proper preparedness, perspective and understanding you have access to wonders and opportunities for personal expansion and growth literally beyond imagination.