Hi Stacy..
I go through that occasionally as well. It is a very weird feeling, I know. I get more of the feeling of hearing a voice talking to me in those moments of semi-subconsciousness. For me, it is God talking to me & telling me stuff that I need to know. I never really remember it all physically, but deep in my soul, my feelings are calmed & if there have been things on my mind, He usually deals with it all. Its that time of deep meditation that we are relaxed & more open to the spiritual I think?
And Wraith, what you said about your experience also rings true for me. I have had times dealing with a restless spirit or other dark force haunting me at night in the past .. also have had that feeling of being paralyzed, almost out of body, but also in my room .. and there have been the image, presence (or both) of that spirit being. I have yet to learn about dealing with that sort of thing & still trying to find out more.
For others it could be many other different things - some call it their Spirit Guide, Guardian Angel, etc .. And yeah, it could be hey. I've often felt that there is so much we sometimes don't understand but just need to keep our eyes, ears, mind, & heart open to receive and learn. Dunno if this helps but know you not alone!
Take care!
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