Surprise guest.

[mojomojo]

Hi all,
I just wanted to share a meditation, to see if anyone has any ideas.
Normal procedures of breathing, protection etc, but the last few days I have started counting myself down again,
this involves relaxing the whole body with intention part by part, and then counting from ten to zero, with the relaxation increasing with each count. Intention to meet whoever was there, but fully aware someone would be.

After getting in the zone, I walked up this elaborate stairway, arriving at the top there were doors, I choose the one to the left, stood in front of it, it was large, heavy, again elaborate, door knob made of Ivory.
Turning the knob I pushed the door open, light from the opposite window blinded me, but the light stayed there, I had to step through it and into the room.
The room had high ceilings, with decorative cornices, several windows, a large room, decorative fireplace and a chaise lounge, I spent a few moments looking around the room, then decided to sit on the chaise lounge, knowing then whoever was to meet me would appear, expecting a spirit guide.
I turned my head to the side and sitting beside me was my wife, but she was as if she had never been ill, the same age she is now, but without having ever suffered illness, she looked so happy and radiant.
I asked if we could meditate together, we did, 
when I brought my attention back to the room, we stood up and hugged, and I left, there was a slight sadness, closed the door, walked back down the stairs and ended the meditation.

I have to say, I don't know what to make of it, any ideas?

[aceofcups]

Robert.. sounds like both of you were meeting in your astral or mental bodies in this process which is above the physical with it's "chosen" karmic ailments etc.    By chosen, I meant many times we choice with our higher self to play out certain karma situations in a life.     Both of you may have chosen to play the roles your playing,,, for both of you to grow and evolve.... but you both know the roles your playing in this life to some degree is wraped up with your learning karmic destiny.... these roles come from our higher awareness,,, not always from our personality awareness.
the sadness is that your leaving a state of consciousness which is closer to your real Home, and much more blissful as a general rule then living life here on Earth.

The meditation process you describe is very much like a hypnosis process I am aware of.. the counting down, going thru door into room with bright blinding light and with high ceilings etc.  Maybe your going to the hall of records within. to review your life plans you both have for yourself,,, up to this time of living out your destinies.

peace
charlie

[mojomojo]

Thanks for the input Ace,
Is self induced hypnosis necessary for travel, or just a helping factor.

[aceofcups]

HI Robert,, think that was question? From my point of view there is really a fine-line cross-over at times between self-hypnosis and types of meditation...  Also the viability of it happening can change because of where one is in their life, the right timing, inner help, astrological cycles etc. etc.

[mojomojo]

Hello Ace,
Thanks again, yes fine lines and paradox seem prevalent in spirituality,
for me it's that point of total relaxation, before sleep mode.