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Hi, I am new to the site, so hello everyone...

I have always wondered about a recurring dream or experience I had as a child. For several years, a few times a week, I had the sensation of being pulled on a conveyor belt of energy ( only way I can describe it ) Almost like a magnet pulling me. I used to fight it, really having to strain and put all effort into resisting it, because I did not understand what was happening and it scared the child that I was. I always won the tug of war or fell asleep. I felt like I did not have a body and was energy too. Was these astral experiences or dreams? Did it have any significance? I do remember starting to float or turning around on my bed upon falling asleep on other nights. I also remember getting up out of my body on one occasion as a child. But these "dreams" were very different... I really want to learn to have OBE again. I have tried some of the advice I have read and have had some measure of success, but I will keep trying.