[shapeshift6]

Hey I have been doing quite a bit of reading about Astral travel ever since I heard sleep paralysis (an experience I have very often) may be an excellent position from which to begin astral travel.

What I have trouble understanding is what is the difference between astral travel and our imagination simply running away with itself?

I have heard that the astral plane is on a higher frequency level and as such it is a highly thought responsive environment. If this is the case then am I am just being conscious of my thoughts as they manifest themselves from my imagination?

I am sorry if this sounds confusing but I guess I am confused! I have had numerous strange sleep experiences and I am just trying to make sense of them. Sometimes I think I am going mad for believing astral travel exists and I sometimes feel even crazier when I try to tell my friends.

I was also wondering if anyone has any good technique for overcoming the extreme fear that usually accompanies my sleep paralysis?

Cheers