An out-of-body experience (OBE) refers to a phenomenon in which a person feels as though their consciousness or awareness is detached from their physical body, allowing them to perceive their surroundings from a perspective outside of their body. During an OBE, individuals may report floating above their own body or observing themselves and their surroundings from a different vantage point.
OBEs are often reported in association with near-death experiences (NDEs), during moments of extreme physical or emotional stress, or in altered states of consciousness, such as during meditation or certain types of sleep. Some people claim to have spontaneous OBEs, while others actively seek to induce them through various techniques.
The scientific and psychological explanations for OBEs vary. Some theories suggest that they result from disturbances in the brain’s normal processing of sensory information, while others propose that they may be related to psychological factors, such as dissociation or altered states of consciousness. OBEs are a subject of interest in fields like neuroscience, psychology, and parapsychology, and they have been explored from both scientific and spiritual perspectives. However, there is no universally accepted explanation for the phenomenon.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 