Have you ever had a time where you feel like you are watching your life unfold instead of living it?

It doesn’t happen to me often but when it does, it’s always a moment of sublime happiness. One minute I’m at the table with my family chatting about our day, and the next minute it’s as if I’m floating above them, watching them joke and throw barbs at each other. Their voices suspend in the air, and I observe from above, revelling in the simple but sweet moment of being surrounded by the people I love.

I know some people practice meditation to achieve this type of transcendence. I’ve never tried meditation unless you count all the times I’ve let my mind wander at will in my hot tub, but I’m open to it.

I read one article that says 90% of cultures recognize out of body experiences as real; half of these cultures actively practice having one.

This week’s #HappyAct is to have an out of body experience. Imagine yourself floating and looking down at the magnificent world below you. What do you see? How do you feel? And if you manage to achieve that wonderful feeling of divine peace and happiness, count yourself lucky. If you’ve had one of these experiences, share it in the comments below.