For example, thinking about the body cause a return to it. The practitioner may also get lost in thought, which will lead to a foul. Also, sporadic thoughts usually and quite easily cause the practitioner to simply fall asleep. Intention. Any technique or method for maintaining the phase must be accompanied by fixed and clear intent to stay in the phase for as long as possible. Sometimes the mere intention of having a long-lasting phase is enough, and no maintaining procedures are necessary. A practitioner must try to re-enter the phase after experiencing a foul. Always remember that a typical phase experience consists of several repeated entries and exits. Essentially, in most cases it is possible to re-enter the phase through the use of separation or phase state creation techniques immediately after returning to the body. If the practitioner has just left the phase, the brain is still close to it and appropriate techniques may be applied in order to continue the journey. TYPICAL MISTAKES WITH MAINTAINING Forgetting to try to re-enter the phase after it is over, although doing so greatly helps to increase the number of experiences. Staying focused on techniques for “maintaining” instead of performing them as background tasks. Getting distracted by events and dropping phase maintenance techniques instead of continually performing what’s needed to maintain the phase. Succumbing to the idea that maintaining is not necessary when the phase appears very deep and stable, even though these could be false sensations. Using the necessary techniques too late. Stopping due to uncertainty about further actions, while there must always be a plan. Forgetting that it is possible to fall asleep in the phase without realizing it. Recognizing the risk of falling asleep must be a primary focus.