The One Main Difference Between Astral Projection & Lucid Dreaming
By Steve G. Jones

Astral projection and lucid dreaming are two distinct ways to gain access to the astral realms. Often time, practitioners are unaware of which technique is used and many become confused about whether they’re actually lucid dreaming, or astral projecting.

In this article, I want to highlight what I think is the main difference between both astral projection & lucid dreaming. This main difference lies in the way a person can gain control of events and experiences when a technique is used.

Astral Projection: Conscious Power of The Self

During astral projection, a person has full control of everything that is taking place. The speed of a person’s flight and movement in the astral realm are wholly up to the person performing the projection.

If entities or images are seen in the astral realm, then the person also has power to subdue or vanquish such images. Because astral projection is a highly willed and conscious activity, one needs to do very little to return to the present, physical world.

As you may already known, this practice also requires a high level of concentration in order to work. Simply put: there are many factors needed for a person to succeed in astral projection.

Lucid Dreaming: Awareness & Dreams

Lucid dreaming is not equivalent to dream control. In fact, many sources state that dream control is actually the goal of lucid dreaming (and not the other way around). The premise of lucid dreaming is simple.

During sleep, a person dreams. There are two types of people when it comes to dreaming: those who can control the contents of their dreams and those who do not.

The focus of lucid dreaming is being able to practice some control over what happens in a dream. Because a dream doesn’t have to ‘play itself’ like a movie. A person can exert will over dreams, the same way a person can also consciously separate from the body to explore the astral realm.

Lucid dreaming can provide a person a little control over his or her dreams. Older practitioners of this technique may have more control in the long term.

Now, the most important skill in lucid dreaming is awareness. Often, people simply let their dreams transpire (whether the dream be a pleasant one or a nightmarish one).

So the first thing that you have to accomplish if you are interested in this technique is awareness. This awareness has to be utilized especially during negative dreams. Dreams where you are embarrassed or frightened should be given focus because these are the dreams that have a lot of bearing when it comes to our lives.

Steve G. Jones is a board certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. He is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, American Board of Hypnotherapy, president of the American Alliance of Hypnotists, on the board of directors of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Lung Association, and director of the California state registered Steve G. Jones School of Hypnotherapy. In order to keep up with the very latest in research, he regularly attends training conferences. Learn more by visiting: http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/

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The One Main Difference Between Astral Projection & Lucid Dreaming
By Steve G. Jones

Astral projection and lucid dreaming are two distinct ways to gain access to the astral realms. Often time, practitioners are unaware of which technique is used and many become confused about whether they’re actually lucid dreaming, or astral projecting.

In this article, I want to highlight what I think is the main difference between both astral projection & lucid dreaming. This main difference lies in the way a person can gain control of events and experiences when a technique is used.

Astral Projection: Conscious Power of The Self

During astral projection, a person has full control of everything that is taking place. The speed of a person’s flight and movement in the astral realm are wholly up to the person performing the projection.

If entities or images are seen in the astral realm, then the person also has power to subdue or vanquish such images. Because astral projection is a highly willed and conscious activity, one needs to do very little to return to the present, physical world.

As you may already known, this practice also requires a high level of concentration in order to work. Simply put: there are many factors needed for a person to succeed in astral projection.

Lucid Dreaming: Awareness & Dreams

Lucid dreaming is not equivalent to dream control. In fact, many sources state that dream control is actually the goal of lucid dreaming (and not the other way around). The premise of lucid dreaming is simple.

During sleep, a person dreams. There are two types of people when it comes to dreaming: those who can control the contents of their dreams and those who do not.

The focus of lucid dreaming is being able to practice some control over what happens in a dream. Because a dream doesn’t have to ‘play itself’ like a movie. A person can exert will over dreams, the same way a person can also consciously separate from the body to explore the astral realm.

Lucid dreaming can provide a person a little control over his or her dreams. Older practitioners of this technique may have more control in the long term.

Now, the most important skill in lucid dreaming is awareness. Often, people simply let their dreams transpire (whether the dream be a pleasant one or a nightmarish one).

So the first thing that you have to accomplish if you are interested in this technique is awareness. This awareness has to be utilized especially during negative dreams. Dreams where you are embarrassed or frightened should be given focus because these are the dreams that have a lot of bearing when it comes to our lives.

Steve G. Jones is a board certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. He is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, American Board of Hypnotherapy, president of the American Alliance of Hypnotists, on the board of directors of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Lung Association, and director of the California state registered Steve G. Jones School of Hypnotherapy. In order to keep up with the very latest in research, he regularly attends training conferences. Learn more by visiting: http://www.betterlivingwithhypnosis.com/

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Making a High Quality Production Without the High Costs
By Scott Duglase

For those in the media business, there is a constant concern of getting the most for their money. The question you will hear most often is: How can we get a high quality production and still come in on budget? Here are three major points in an effort to help answer this question regarding basics for your productions. They can help you reach your goal to get more for less.

High quality production means high definition visuals.

In any production “high quality,” is synonymous with high-definition media output. In the current media milieu of Blu-Ray disks, bigger screens, and better output, HD is simply the way it must be. While HD production can at times be expensive, it is no longer the norm. Shoppers have easy access to pick up HD recording devices for use in home videos. Now is the time to insist on top quality and use HD visuals. Your budget will remain low, but your quality will go through the roof.

High quality production means impeccable sound.

Along with great picture quality is the importance of great sound quality. Another area where current technology has come to the rescue is sound. You now have the means for crystal-clear sound without killing the budget. Your speaking audio is not the only thing that should be clear. You want your music and sound effects to be just as clear. With the wide availability of music programs and royalty-free compositions, you can create a production with full orchestra accompaniment without spending a dollar more than the cost of a stock media subscription or a collection of music that you are authorized to use.

High quality production means stunning photography.

If your budget and time resources don’t allow awesome aerial shots, powerful close-ups, or soaring panoramas, this is where the amazing resource of stock photography comes into play. Stock photography means the availability of absolutely high quality photography at a fraction of the cost it would require for taking original photography. A high quality media production demands excellent photography in every way, but low-budget productions simply can’t afford larger cameras, tracks, booms, and other sophisticated, high-dollar equipment. What low-budget productions can do is borrow the product of such advanced photographic equipment, and employ it directly in their own low cost, high quality production.

Of course you will not be able to make a multi-million dollar production on a shoestring budget and that is not what is being said. But by paying careful attention to picture quality, sound quality, and the array of photography selection, we can get pretty close.

Scott Duglase is a marketing executive from Atlanta. He often uses stock footage in his campaigns. HD video stock footage is the only way to go for a high quality production. Stock video footage, specifically, is a powerful way to enhance any production.

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CUPIC: Diary of an Investigator Web Series Update

Yes, I am diligently posting Episode One of the series and I’m also pushing 2, 3, and 4 to production. Yes, I know, life events have slowed this production to a crawl, but through it all I have been determined to keep this project alive and well.
(Where does such diligence comes from regarding me and this series? There will be an upcoming article, written by me, about this very subject?)
What to look out for in the coming weeks?
1. All CactusPix websites will be updated and the CUPICtv page will be totally overhauled.
2. The first CUPICtv trailer is coming soon
3. Production information for episodes 2 through 4 will be posted on the CactusPix main site.
4. Episode 1 should be officially ready for webcast in late October, early November.
We will continue to keep you updated on all of the details via our websites, Facebook, and twitter.

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What About El Chupacabra?
By Bill Stillwell

Today, I read an interesting letter written to the editors at Field and Stream magazine, written by one Odie Ellis. Mr. Ellis wants the federals to list Bigfoot under the Endangered Species Act.

Why Bigfoot should be placed on the Endangered Species List:

“This is a very important matter indeed, which needs addressing, and your help would be greatly appreciated. I am drafting this letter in an effort to garner your support on a topic to which I beseech to you would be a monumental issue indeed. I implore you not to take this issue lightly, it is one that will set an example for years to come and will undeniably set the standard on how all species will make their way to this most sacred of documents pertaining to the continuity of any genus.

I am not trying in any way to debate this being’s existence; I am simply attempting to protect this animal’s right to the continuity of its species, if in fact it does exist. I have checked the list and have found that this animal is not recorded as an endangered species. I do not know if this is an oversight, or simply just apathy. But I would like to inform you that at current there are species of animal who are on the list at which we do not currently have conformation of still existing. Case in point would be the Amargosa Vole, a rodent whose current existence is undetermined, who possibly may at this very moment be extinct…along with countless others…”

Oh boy…we had better hope that Fat Al and the Eflakes don’t hear about this argument…because it’s just crazy enough to get them interested. I can just see them pulling at their earlobes, and rubbing their ecotummies as they contemplate getting a fictional character on the Endangered Species List.

Well by golly…if Bigfoot goes on the list…so does El Chupacabra. He’s been terrorizing Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States for years. A friend of mine had a housekeeper who wouldn’t go in his house when the dog was there, because she thought it was El Chupacabra. The dog was a large black lab, with a big bark, which was 99% bluster. But every Wednesday, he had to park the dog outside in the kennel, because nothing would convince the woman that the lab wasn’t the hound from Hell.

And if we’re going to put Bigfoot and El Chupacabra on the list, why not vampires? God knows there are millions of people who believe that there is a vampire around every corner. While we’re at it, Leprechauns could be added, and so could Chucky.

Once they get on the list, we could make them eligible for citizenship, give them voting rights and pay for their healthcare. And we’ll all learn how to speak animal, so as not to inconvenience anybody. We’ll get their textbooks printed in animal, too, and redesign all our toilet facilities, so they don’t feel left out. Does a bear shizz in the woods? Not anymore.

As you can see…there is no shortage of folks “out there” who are suffering from extremely low levels of Omega 3. They are so far gone that they’ll even sign their real name to their letters, and offer up their address, like there is going to be a reply. I’m sorry… I don’t speak Bigfoot, El Chupacabra, or know anybody who does.

Dr. Bill is an orthopaedic surgeon and author. He recommends this pharmaceutical grade fish oil for more energy, reduced joint pain and increased heart health.

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What About El Chupacabra?
By Bill Stillwell

Today, I read an interesting letter written to the editors at Field and Stream magazine, written by one Odie Ellis. Mr. Ellis wants the federals to list Bigfoot under the Endangered Species Act.

Why Bigfoot should be placed on the Endangered Species List:

“This is a very important matter indeed, which needs addressing, and your help would be greatly appreciated. I am drafting this letter in an effort to garner your support on a topic to which I beseech to you would be a monumental issue indeed. I implore you not to take this issue lightly, it is one that will set an example for years to come and will undeniably set the standard on how all species will make their way to this most sacred of documents pertaining to the continuity of any genus.

I am not trying in any way to debate this being’s existence; I am simply attempting to protect this animal’s right to the continuity of its species, if in fact it does exist. I have checked the list and have found that this animal is not recorded as an endangered species. I do not know if this is an oversight, or simply just apathy. But I would like to inform you that at current there are species of animal who are on the list at which we do not currently have conformation of still existing. Case in point would be the Amargosa Vole, a rodent whose current existence is undetermined, who possibly may at this very moment be extinct…along with countless others…”

Oh boy…we had better hope that Fat Al and the Eflakes don’t hear about this argument…because it’s just crazy enough to get them interested. I can just see them pulling at their earlobes, and rubbing their ecotummies as they contemplate getting a fictional character on the Endangered Species List.

Well by golly…if Bigfoot goes on the list…so does El Chupacabra. He’s been terrorizing Mexico and parts of the southwestern United States for years. A friend of mine had a housekeeper who wouldn’t go in his house when the dog was there, because she thought it was El Chupacabra. The dog was a large black lab, with a big bark, which was 99% bluster. But every Wednesday, he had to park the dog outside in the kennel, because nothing would convince the woman that the lab wasn’t the hound from Hell.

And if we’re going to put Bigfoot and El Chupacabra on the list, why not vampires? God knows there are millions of people who believe that there is a vampire around every corner. While we’re at it, Leprechauns could be added, and so could Chucky.

Once they get on the list, we could make them eligible for citizenship, give them voting rights and pay for their healthcare. And we’ll all learn how to speak animal, so as not to inconvenience anybody. We’ll get their textbooks printed in animal, too, and redesign all our toilet facilities, so they don’t feel left out. Does a bear shizz in the woods? Not anymore.

As you can see…there is no shortage of folks “out there” who are suffering from extremely low levels of Omega 3. They are so far gone that they’ll even sign their real name to their letters, and offer up their address, like there is going to be a reply. I’m sorry… I don’t speak Bigfoot, El Chupacabra, or know anybody who does.

Dr. Bill is an orthopaedic surgeon and author. He recommends this pharmaceutical grade fish oil for more energy, reduced joint pain and increased heart health.

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What Was the Mysterious Object the Apollo 11 Crew Confirmed They Saw in Space?
By Mark Medley

After the Apollo 11 mission had returned to Earth. Astronauts on board the ship and officials at NASA mutually agreed to keep a secret that has only recently been revealed by a former astronaut on this mission- Apollo 11, the day before its historic moon landing, was being “followed” by a mysterious UFO.

Three days and over 300.000 kilometers into this historic space flight, Mission control received a cryptic message from the crew.

Apollo 11: Do you have any idea where the S-IVB is with respect to us?

Mission Control: ‘Standby’

Requiring information on the S-IVB, the final rocket which had been released into space over 48 hours earlier- this itself may sound routine, but why were the astronauts so concerned with the position of a spent rocket- once attached to the spaceship?

Over Thirty- five years later, in a televised interview, Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin gave his answer. Apollo 11 that day was not alone in space. In fact something seemed to be travelling close to the ship.

There was something out there that was close enough to be observed, and what could it be?

A Unidentified flying object had been traveling alongside Apollo 11 for several hours, as the vessel continued on the journey to the moon. An object that remained close enough to be observed by all the astronauts, and they needed to confirm what it was.

The brightly lit, metallic bell shaped object puzzled the astronauts- who did not want to publicly announce whilst on the mission- a UFO was alongside them. So they agreed to send a cryptic message to mission control.

NASA knew very little about the object reported by the Apollo 11 crew, it was obviously an unidentified flying object (UFO).

(Dr David Baker, a senior Apollo 11 scientist, in a recent interview on the incident.)

The crew waited for NASA’s reply, continuing the flight and keeping an eye on the object flying near them. Mission control replied, a few moments later, unaware of what was going on in space above them.

Mission Control: “Apollo 11, Houston. The S-IVB is about 6.000 nautical miles from you now, over”

The astronauts response?

We really did not think we were looking at an object that far away, so the crew decided after a few hours of watching it, we would go to sleep and not talk about it anymore until we came back to debriefing.

(Buzz Aldrin- The second man on the Moon)

When the spacemen did return to Earth, they discussed in the incident behind closed doors in debriefing. NASA officials afraid that if this news was made public- it could result in the ridicule of the astronauts who witnessed the unidentified flying object, agreed it should remain a secret. A secret until, four decades after the historic Moon landing took place.

What was the strange object that followed the Apollo 11? A question that still haunts the memories of the crew aboard the ship, and the NASA officials who heard the news- once the astronauts returned to Earth.

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El Chupacabra Caught on Tape
By George Nester

In the last few years we have seen increasing video tapes that caught the el chupacabra monster. While most of the video tapes can easily spotted as amateur faking job, few of them remains a real mystery waiting to be revealed.

The reason why we know how the el chupacabra looks is because a lot of people have reported the same weird figure over and over again. Although some of the video tapes are really obscure and blurry we can easily spot the overall look. It is the same process when we are going to analyze ghosts caught on tape. The first step is to see if there is anything familiar to us in the pictures, this is the anchor of the scene. From there we are moving to the other objects in the frames while we investigate the relative positions of the other objects. If it looks a logical than it must be a fake and there is no need to keep looking at those tapes because they are fake and a waste of time.

However, if the objects on the films are looking real then and only then we can approach to the main figure of the monster. This is to prevent the illusion created by the picture and effecting about brain. The thing is that if we look at the el chupacabra monster first than we are distract, we are so overwhelmed with the picture that we forget to examine the rest of the photos which is very important for search for the truth.

The truth is in the little details, this is why there are lots of computer gadgets and softwares that can verify if a video tape of ghosts or the el chupacabra monster is real. They check things that we can not see in our eyes and they are more objective than our subjective mind.

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