There are no safe paths in this part of the world. Remember you are over the edge of the wild now, and in for all sorts of fun wherever you go.– J.R.R. Tolkien
To freely move forward toward with spiritual development, spirit communication, exploring the astral world or any other mystical aim, there is one thing that is essential: your curiosity must be greater than your fear. If you remain afraid but move forward anyway, you are sure to have all sorts of undesirable experiences. When you no longer feel a need to protect yourself from perceived darkness, that is when your great spiritual adventure will really begin.