Sorry to disappoint you Neil and CT but there is a distinct difference between OBE and LDing. If you can discipline yourself to truly LD then you can do the same and learn to astrally project. Unlike an LD you do not control your surroundings when you project. You simply observe until you learn how to travel beyond this plane of existence, which is a simple matter of speeding up your vibrational frequency. I tried to explain the experience as a child when I first started to experience the phenomenon. That was over 25 years ago. I am one of the very few lucky people who do not have to struggle to gain the experiences. I naturally LD and project. String theory is finally moving minds into the realm of understanding the connection between vibration and existence.