Hm. So I shall do a reflection on my thoughts and experiences of and on the Astral Plane.
What the Astral Plane is to me and the definition I see is best to fit the bill is:
The Astral Plane is the Plane of existence that is the "inbetween" dimension. It is made from the conscience of all of us humans and other beings in existance. It is like before you get to the celestial planes and abovethe Physical Plane.
Why do I see it this way you might ask? Well the reason being is due to experiences I have had on the Astral Plane. Things that I have heard and experienced on the Physical Plane are mixed in with the Astral. I have talked with a few others who've projected Astrally. They too have experienced on the Astral, that Animes or shows or people they've met have appeared in someway on the Astral.
It gives me the reasoning behind why I see the Astral as a connection of the beings of the universes conscience.
Many wish to learn however, why is that so? Is it like me, the overwhelming curiosity and the sensation of knowing that there's more out there? Or is it to get away from reality, used as an escape. Whatever it may be the reason the Astral is a phenomenal creation.
I have seen myself as something not human. Supposedly, you do not project your soul, but you're more or less a thoughtform created by your conscience.
I would be inclined to believe that, but I have been attacked and felt excruciating pain.
As for the "silver cord" and the thing of getting lost and dying on the physical if the silver cord is severed is a myth. Its flawd and untrue. As far as my experience has shown me. See the "silver cord" is practically the connection between your physical body and your Astral body. However, that connection cannot be severed.
If you die Astrally the effects are: unable to keep energy, temporary loss of connection to the Astral, pain, and headaches.
Eventually your Astral body will regenerate. Or another will just take its place. See you have more than one Astral body. Fragments of your soul basically.
It is basically a playground. You can do anything you want, be anything you wish. I can see why people would say it is basically you, but your astral body is your thoughtform.
So this is my reflection. If you have questions you may ask them here or mail me, however I prefer here.