Compiled Explorer Tape Transcripts (Book) - from Robert Monroe

EXPLORER 7 63 the self through these states helps Man to get more in touch with that intuitive nature. There are many aspects of Man that are working for him, and often it is the mind of Man that works against his own nature. One important thing for Man to learn is to just let go; to let go and relax, and let all of these true aspects of his nature come into their full being and full reality. However, getting in too much control of the body, and doing too many of the mental exercises, can confine and shut out some very special energy levels. Therefore, we say it is a good experience for Man to do «nothing» —it might seem strange to say— but, as Man learns to experience the «nothing» level, he is getting to that level where some of the false thoughts have been able to flow out of his mind. And at that level he can truly ex- perience his own nature. Some of the important experiences have happened to those who have gotten into those levels of what you call meditation. This «nothing» level of experience is the true level where Man can get in touch with those vital energies that are truly aspects of the highest self. It is a strange paradox to speak in these terms, but I think you understand the nature of what we are trying to describe.

ENERGY-BEING: There are many thought-forms that get imbedded into him by strong emotions. These strong forms that are in his mental state are often so strong —by that we say our emotions— that they are imbedded in his subconscious, and