The Education of a Non-Believer-The Final Phase 151the very end of your silver cord. When it stops, continue
traveling in the same direction. The silver cord makes
itself invisible at times, but that doesn't mean it's not
there. It's there. Sometimes you'll find the other half,
sometimes you'll just continue moving into the cosmos."
I practiced for awhile, until I was able to project my
thinking element to the wick of the candle, the tip of the
pen, the rock, and to several other light reflecting objects
in the bathhouse. Because I was still unsure of myself,
Rama asked me to go no further than the objects which
were close by.
I felt great. The experience had been different and
exciting, like discovering a new toy. Yet it seemed as if,
for the first time in my life, I'd found something
meaningful, something that brought me a sense of
peace.
My main problem had been sustaining my concentra
tion. Rama emphasized the importance of my practicing
at least a week before we could begin traveling into the
cosmos together. She said I should do it alone, when I
was relaxed.
"Eventually, you11 be able to do it at will, like any other
normal bodily function," she said.
We got dressed and went to the hotel restaurant
where we had something hot to wa rm us up. I had many
questions about what had happened and why Rama had
chosen to guide me through this experience.
"Rama, I would like you to tell me what you want from
me. What do I have to do? What people do I have to see or
contact? What do you mean by research? What kind of
proof will my readers be given to support what I write,
so this story is believable?"
"Chacho, the purpose of this is not meant to be
proving the existence of flying saucers. Our kingdom is
not of this world. We don't want to interfere with
anyone's beliefs or activities.