Reply #37: yes, very much sounds like an OBE

[FirstLight]

The interesting thing about the astral plane is that it contains objects that exist in time *and* in imagination...so you can be in a place that you "know" and still sense unknown things like buildings, items, etc...it's like a crossover between real time and dream time.

the man could have been a trapped soul, looking for direction. he pulled you out of your body for some reason, but as is common, fear got the better of the situation. are you near the oil disaster? what makes you think he was part of the oil well? I am wondering if he is someone local ...the black could have been ashes, I'm wondering if there has been a fire nearby or a car accident?

wierd about the cat too...like the cheshire cat...half in each reality?

you know, OBE's rarely make sense either...unless you practice where you go and how you do it...spontaneous ones can really leave you disoriented.

rest today and make sure you hold your space and protection...especially before going to bed. you should think about making a little prayer before bed to invoke your guides and keep your space filled with gold light...that way you have less chance of someone 'messing' with you in that vulnerable state.

:hug: hope thus helps