I have a important matter to take up

Michael · 09-26-2008, 06:07 PM

I believe you. A few years ago I had an experience that was brief but something I will never forget. I've only told two people about this experience because most people I come in contact with are unfortunately a bit close minded about some things. So, now I'll tell a few thousand

I had just walked down my driveway to cross the street and check my mail. As soon as I stepped into the street, something changed. I looked up (still walking), the same scenery was there, but the color was different. The colors of everything....trees, sky, even the mailbox... they were intensley vivid. I don't know if anyone remembers those "Amber sunglasses" they used to sell on TV a few years back, they make everything look sorta cool with the colors.....that's the only thing I can think of to even come close to the way these colors looked.

At the same time the colors changed, I had an immediate sense of calm and I also realized that I had a big grin on my face. I don't want to sound corny, but I felt "connected" to everything in my sight. When I reached up to touch the mailbox, everything returned to "normal." I'm not sure what it is that I experienced, but I liked it.

Looking back on it, I'd give anything to be back in that place again.

371 · 09-27-2008, 08:33 PM

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09-28-2008, 02:12 PM

Hi all. Artemis, thank you so much for posting your story, for sticking with this thread and for responding to our thoughts and questions.

I'm intrigued by this story, and it has reminded me of a series of experiences I've had. Interestingly, being in an automobile is an important part of my story, too.

Once, when driving in a place that was completely foreign to me, I felt a wave come over me and found myself confronting people who were trying to communicate with me. There was an intense feeling of deja vu and of somehow being in a dream. This was accompanied by nausea. On that day, this happened several times. While frightening (it was difficult to maintain my focus on the road), I found it fascinating and wanted to know more.

This experience has happened to me several times since then, most often when I've been behind the wheel of a car, driving in a strange place. The messages being communicated to me by the figures I encounter in these states feel significant; however, they are always just beyond the grasp of my everyday waking consciousness.

On one occasion, I even lost consciousness briefly. I'd been driving -- again in a place with which I was completely unfamiliar -- and I stopped at a red light. The incoming wave of information, deja vu and strangeness was huge, and it simply knocked me out.

I guess I feel that, in these experiences, I've been peeking into another world -- or that it's me that's being peeked into by this other world.

Does this sound familiar to anyone else?

eurosceptic · 09-28-2008, 02:33 PM

There is a similar story Whitley Streiber relates about driving with his son, I think. Its a while since I read the book!
They turn off a main road and find themselves in a place with no cars or people.
They drove around blocks for a whlile and saw nice gardens and ornate buildings with gargoyles.
He was tempted to knock on a door but didnt as his son became worried as did he.
They drove around looking for the eixt back on to the main road and couldnt find it.
Whitley then became panicky then all of sudden as they turned into a road found thmselves back on the main road surrounded by cars again.

quest · 09-28-2008, 03:38 PM

nice post, thanks.

this makes me think of 'avalon'. maybe the gates are opening again now.

09-26-2008, 06:07 PM	#1
Michael Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CT Posts: 11	Re: I have a important matter to take up I believe you. A few years ago I had an experience that was brief but something I will never forget. I've only told two people about this experience because most people I come in contact with are unfortunately a bit close minded about some things. So, now I'll tell a few thousand I had just walked down my driveway to cross the street and check my mail. As soon as I stepped into the street, something changed. I looked up (still walking), the same scenery was there, but the color was different. The colors of everything....trees, sky, even the mailbox... they were intensley vivid. I don't know if anyone remembers those "Amber sunglasses" they used to sell on TV a few years back, they make everything look sorta cool with the colors.....that's the only thing I can think of to even come close to the way these colors looked. At the same time the colors changed, I had an immediate sense of calm and I also realized that I had a big grin on my face. I don't want to sound corny, but I felt "connected" to everything in my sight. When I reached up to touch the mailbox, everything returned to "normal." I'm not sure what it is that I experienced, but I liked it. Looking back on it, I'd give anything to be back in that place again.

09-27-2008, 08:33 PM	#2
371 Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 503	Re: I have a important matter to take up . Last edited by 371; 12-17-2009 at 05:58 AM.

09-28-2008, 02:12 PM	#3
Watersound Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I have a important matter to take up Hi all. Artemis, thank you so much for posting your story, for sticking with this thread and for responding to our thoughts and questions. I'm intrigued by this story, and it has reminded me of a series of experiences I've had. Interestingly, being in an automobile is an important part of my story, too. Once, when driving in a place that was completely foreign to me, I felt a wave come over me and found myself confronting people who were trying to communicate with me. There was an intense feeling of deja vu and of somehow being in a dream. This was accompanied by nausea. On that day, this happened several times. While frightening (it was difficult to maintain my focus on the road), I found it fascinating and wanted to know more. This experience has happened to me several times since then, most often when I've been behind the wheel of a car, driving in a strange place. The messages being communicated to me by the figures I encounter in these states feel significant; however, they are always just beyond the grasp of my everyday waking consciousness. On one occasion, I even lost consciousness briefly. I'd been driving -- again in a place with which I was completely unfamiliar -- and I stopped at a red light. The incoming wave of information, deja vu and strangeness was huge, and it simply knocked me out. I guess I feel that, in these experiences, I've been peeking into another world -- or that it's me that's being peeked into by this other world. Does this sound familiar to anyone else?

09-28-2008, 02:33 PM	#4
eurosceptic Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Flatlands of Eastern England Posts: 226	Re: I have a important matter to take up There is a similar story Whitley Streiber relates about driving with his son, I think. Its a while since I read the book! They turn off a main road and find themselves in a place with no cars or people. They drove around blocks for a whlile and saw nice gardens and ornate buildings with gargoyles. He was tempted to knock on a door but didnt as his son became worried as did he. They drove around looking for the eixt back on to the main road and couldnt find it. Whitley then became panicky then all of sudden as they turned into a road found thmselves back on the main road surrounded by cars again.

09-28-2008, 03:38 PM	#5
quest Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: earth holland Posts: 104	Re: I have a important matter to take up nice post, thanks. this makes me think of 'avalon'. maybe the gates are opening again now.