# Quote — Robert A. Monroe, Journeys Out of the Body

> On a sunny afternoon, you start off. Naturally, you rise high in the air so as to avoid obstacles of trees, buildings, etc. Uncertain, you don't go too high. You want to be able to recognize landmarks which might be difficult to see from five thousand feet. Therefore, you stay low, about a hundred feet off the ground. Now, which way to go. You look for points of familiarity. It is at that moment you realize you have a problem. You don't have a compass course to George's house, and it wouldn't do you any good if you did. You don't have a compass. Undaunted, you decide to cut across the city, using the familiar buildings and streets as guideposts. You have driven the route many times, so you should find your way easily.

- Author: [Robert A. Monroe](https://www.leafyquotes.com/robert-a-monroe.md)
- Book: [Journeys Out of the Body](https://www.leafyquotes.com/robert-a-monroe/journeys-out-of-the-body.md)
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