Monroe Institute · Foundational Practice
Bob Monroe's Gateway Affirmation
Recited at the beginning of every Monroe Institute program, this affirmation sets the intention for safe, expansive, and purposeful consciousness exploration.
I am more than my physical body.
Because I am more than physical matter, I can perceive that which is greater than the physical world.
Therefore, I deeply desire to Expand, to Experience; to know, to Understand; to Control, to Use such greater energies and energy systems as may be beneficial and constructive to me and to those who follow me.
Also, I deeply desire the help and cooperation, the assistance, the understanding of those individuals whose wisdom, development, and experience are equal or greater than my own.
I ask their guidance and protection from any influence or any source that might provide me with less than my stated desires.
Robert Monroe created this affirmation as a guiding intention for all Monroe Institute participants. It acknowledges that human consciousness extends beyond the physical body, invites cooperation with higher wisdom, and requests protection during exploration. It is recited at the beginning of every Monroe Institute program to create a safe and intentional container for the work ahead.