RE: The Art of Astral Projection
Not only go with it but maximize the time in this state to achieve the astral "jump." On some normal nights, when you go to sleep, lay down in your sleeping quarters with your eyes open. Measure the distance to the ceiling with your eyes sight. Really focus on that distance where you know how far it is from you without a doubt. Now if you enter the "sleep paralysis" state and on your back, don't wake yourself up but try to see the ceiling. The gateway is there, you just need your third eye to see it and open it.
While in this state, another great ability to learn would be "anchoring your body." Don't wake yourself up and just get comfortable with knowing the fact that you're spiritual body is detached from your physical while you're still bound to it. Get to know your physical body in this state. This is a tremendous skill when you're astral "jumping" and run into trouble because you can return to your anchored body instantly.
Hope this helps and remember, it takes time. Thanks for coming by and wishing you the very best.