Is it real, or just another way to fool the public into parting with their money?

I guess I’m not the only person who feels like this from time to time, but right now I find myself wondering if astral travel is real or just some other way for people to make money??

I really do want to believe in this, and the funny thing is - the more I read about OBE accounts, the more I become skeptical. Sure at times, I think ’sure that sounds plausible’ but I still keep coming back to the same old question:

‘If they are real, how come nobody can give any proof?’

In many books I’ve read on the subject, ‘travelers’ explain that they can control their ‘adventures’ - and even meet up with other ‘travelers’ - who testify to it at a later date. Well, if people can do this I wouldn’t have though proving it would be that hard!

So how can proof be sought?

1. Attempt to meet up with someone on the other side and ask some questions…. like where is the Holy Grail hidden? Or where is Mr Bin Laden hidding.
2. Go and visit a remote location and give a detailed account (Visit my house if you like!!)

It just seems a little funny that all the information brought back is nothing which can be verified… and even sometimes contradicts what other so called ‘travelers’ have found.

So what could explain these so called OBEers?

1. The most obvious - Dreams.
2. Just plain lies.
3. A method of story telling, with the objective of obtaining attention.
4. A method of story telling, with the objective of making money (by selling books, CD’s etc)
5. A spectacular human power that not everyone is aware off. But can be learned if believed (with the help of books, CD’s, workshops etc).

Maybe I’m just getting old and skeptical, but as many ‘travelers’ say - you need to keep an open mind. That is exactly what I am doing now. I’m ready and waiting with an open mind to see some proof.

Someone convince me. Please!!