Waking Daydreams

I had a lucid dream for the first time the other day! I had almost become lucid before, but this time it happened and I stayed lucid. It was really strange but also very interesting! It was exciting to experience as it was new to me, but also left me quite disoriented for the rest of the day! 

It’s been a while since I wrote anything on here, 24/08/2022, or thought about shifting in the way that first inspired me. In fact, it’d been so long that I had forgotten why I started shifting at all! 

I’m sure you’ll learn quickly that I’m not the best at taking breaks when I’m obsessed with something.

I’m writing this post because I may have just, 28/05/2022, finally managed to crack what people mean when they say “you are constantly Shifting” and also, the reason why Shifting is so incredibly easy. 

This might be incredibly obvious to some, however, I have gotten incredibly high and currently believe this to be an incredible breakthrough lmao. Also, I think for me this is still amazing, because even if I am just now understanding what it means, at least now I finally understand - I really really get it. 

When they say that you shift every day, every second, they truly mean it. I watched a video where a Shifter explained it - which is when I heard the “you are constantly Shifting” thing, and I thought back on it whilst smoking and suddenly understood. The Shifter presented a scenario in which the viewer could pick between two crystals; one that was purple, and one that was orange (though, the colours could be off). In choosing one, you are shifting to the reality in which you made that decision, you chose one, and therefore didn’t choose the other. Now, there is a reality in which you chose the second option, and you could shift to that should you want to as well. 

But, it goes beyond this! Because there is a universe and/or a reality for literally everything, it means you are constantly shifting. Every time anything small about you changes, you shift into another reality. 

I imagine one could think of them as old film reels. It’s almost like every single moment in time is a different frame, and then in order to get to the next change, you shift to the next reality. That’s why it’s so easy, that’s why we can all do it. Because we are so amazing at it already. 

So, why is it so hard to make bigger changes then? Well, I have a theory on that too. I think that we, whatever we are, humans, beings of pure consciousness, whatever we are that binds us all, we are self-limiting. We like to believe things that are simple, so many people do, and they laugh when others suggest something that could be outside what they believe. I think that we ourselves might eagerly accept this, maybe because we are still social creatures at the end of the day. I’m not sure, and like I said I could be just crazy right now, but, I don’t want to limit myself in that way. If we really are capable of things like this, of manipulating our realities in this way, why wouldn’t I try? What would I gain from that? I just want to know, I want to see and I want to record it. 

I refuse to limit myself just because believing in things that others don’t might be seen as embarrassing. 

I’m not embarrassed about my desire to learn, my fascination with the “impossible”. I don’t think any of us should be. I don’t think people should be ashamed for wanting to learn, to have experiences, to live a thousand lives, to be somewhere safe when what they’re used to is somewhere so horrible, or just to explore the incredible and seemingly limitless abilities of our species. 

This realisation for me is exciting, and maybe it’s helped some of you guys really get it, too. I hope so! If anyone is still struggling please don’t be embarrassed, I’ll happily let you know in another way that’s clearer! I tend to waffle a bit so when I explain things it can be a bit of a mess lmao x

I have been totally getting sucked into my DR recently, and I really think I can shift. I don’t know when, but I know I’ll do it one day. I can just feel it? I am not normally a super confident person but on this I just feel so certain. It’s strange. 

I scripted out a brief portion of my DR, some key ideas and rules I want to have. Mostly just in my head but I’m thinking of writing it down soon for ease. I’m so excited to live out not only this but also the non-scripted parts, the parts where I get to just be a person in that world, where I train and live their life.

I have a strong interest in writing! I love writing anything really, bar Uni essays lmao, but I would love to be able to enhance my writing in my CR, which I believe I will always return to and live in, by actually living through them. I can describe what it’s like to fly, to be able to breathe under water, to go on incredible adventures - and yk the fanfiction game is stepping tf up. 

So, I decided to try Shifting during my break, 26/05/2022 - though I am intending to go on a proper break as well.

I decided to change method, as I have heard that if one method doesn’t work after a few tries, you should try something else. I chose to do the Alice in Wonderland Method, I’ll be writing a full guide later on. 

It was an incredible experience. I got so much closer than the first time, which was previously the closest I had gotten. I felt myself falling down the rabbit hole, I felt my heart racing. 

It felt as though my soul was slipping out of my body, honestly that’s the only way I can describe it. 

When I hit the bottom, I went through the door after a little while. It was blinding, and it felt as though a shock of adrenaline ran through me. I went to bed after, though I struggled to sleep. 

I didn’t Shift during this session, but it felt so incredible. 

I enjoyed this session a lot, I felt so many positive emotions because of it, and I think I’m going to continue with this one the next time, though I still intend to take a little break. 

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Guided Meditation used during this session:-

I think I pushed myself too far today, 25/05/2022. I felt like it was slipping away from me. I haven’t been as close as I was that first day and I’m worried I won’t get it again. 

Now that I’ve looked into it more, so many worries and doubts are filling my head.

I’m going to take a break for a little bit, to just try and reset a little and spend less time looking into this - the last few days have been a bit too intense. 

I’ve read that this can be incredibly beneficial for the Shifting process, so I don’t feel hesitant to do this. 

Also, I just finished all of my major Uni deadlines yesterday, so maybe I need a bit of a break before I launch into something, especially when it’s already said to be very mentally draining.

Honestly, I thought it didn’t make sense when people said that - how can meditating be draining. They were right, though, which begs the question:-

Last night, 24/05/2022, and this morning, 25/05/2022, I tried once more to shift. I wrote a script prior as I have heard it can be beneficial when either Shifting for the first time or heading to a new Desired Reality. I fell asleep last night I believe... oops. I did wake up again, but when I did I was so exhausted, and my limbs felt as though they were filled with lead. I decided to try again the next morning.

I listened to guided meditation that also went through the Julia Method. 

I didn’t Shift during this session.

Despite that, some strange things certainly did happen. The numb feeling came easily again, as it has every time so far. I was in my bed at the time, headphones on and eyes closed. 

Then, I was in a street. It was wet and I was walking cautiously. I looked down at myself. I was dressed only in the blanket that covers my bed. I remember thinking to myself - why on Earth am I out here? 

Then, I wasn’t. 

I was back in my bed, thoroughly confused. 

I had another similarly strange scenario involving talking with my flatmate. When I ‘woke up’ I found it incredibly hard to tell whether or not it had actually happened. It hadn’t. 

Those two ‘dreams’, which is what I’m calling them for now, felt so real. So incredibly real. Recalling them, my memories are so sharp. I also had a more standard dream, one that aligns with the dreams I normally have - chaotic and unpredictable. It felt so unlike those other two. I never question my dreams, I don’t think to whilst I’m in them, so they always feel fairly natural to me.

Despite that, they are entirely unlike the two ‘dreams’ I had this morning. Those felt real, so so real. It was so strange...

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Guided Meditation used for this session:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7w0z6xx1Ps&ab_channel=GoodnightSubliminals

I am listening to this in combination with some subliminals from my Desired Reality in preparation for tonight’s Shifting session. I am also drinking more water than normal, as I have heard it is very beneficial to the Shifting process. 

I have no predetermined hopes for tonight beyond the hope that I experience the Shifting sensations/symptoms once more. I found them to be incredibly exciting and fascinating. 

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Subliminals from my Desired Reality (Attack on Titan):- 

This is the first Shifting Method I have tried, and is the one that brought on the aforementioned results. I have not shifted with it yet, however, I intend to keep trying.

Step One:- Play Theta Waves and meditate for 5-10 minutes.

During this step, I personally lie on my back, arms and legs apart. I focus on slowing my breathing and clearing and lingering stress from the day. Then, I do my best to clear my mind. This step so far has made me feel incredibly peaceful. According to some, meditating throughout the day as well can help one to Shift. 

Step Two:- Repeat “I am” until you begin to feel Shifting sensations/symptoms.

I personally do this in my head, however, you can do it aloud if you wish. I repeat this slowly, breathing deeply in between. 

Some common Shifting sensations/symptoms include:-

-Numbness

-Itchiness

-Sensation of Floating

-Seeing a bright, white light

-Racing heart

These Shifting sensations/symptoms are, in my opinion, a double-edged sword. Feeling these things was shocking and exciting, though they can also be distracting and even overwhelming. This was certainly my experience. 

Step Three:- Count slowly from 1-100.

During this step, breathe deeply. I chose to think affirmations every ten numbers. During this step, I personally lost count a lot. My mind kept getting distracted by the various Shifting sensations/symptoms. 

You can repeat this step as many times as you need. Don’t rush and do your best not to pressure yourself. This stage is where I chose to stop during my first attempt as the Shifting sensations/symptoms were too overwhelming. In the future, I’d like to be able to complete this step.

Step Four:- Visualise your Desired Reality.

During this step, imagine what you might see. You can incorporate your other senses too - is it warm? What can you smell? Is it dark, or bright? Are you with other people? Using your other senses here can help you better visualise your Desired Reality, especially if you have trouble with creating images in your head.

Step Five:- Open your eyes.

I woke early the next morning, 24/05/2022, and decided to try to shift once more. 

The only physical sensation I felt this time was the feeling of numbness, that came easily to me. 

My decision to Shift (or rather try to Shift) for the first time was an impulsive one - I was simply too curious. I read up on it, looked into a few methods and researched their prerequisites. 

This happened last night, 23/05/2022. 

I chose to attempt the Julia Method (I will make a post later about this method including the instructions I followed). I took a hopeful swig of water and lay in my bed, headphones on, listening silently to some Theta waves. An empty mind came easily to me, thankfully I have experience with meditation (though, it’s limited) and so I found myself enjoying the session significantly. It was incredibly relaxing and comforting, and listening to the Theta waves helped chase negative and unhelpful thoughts from my mind.

I continued with the Julia Method, progressing slowly through each step.  

That’s when it happened.

My hands were numb.

From my fingertips to my wrists, I felt nothing. I felt so shocked at the sensation. It was unlike the numbness that comes before one gets pins and needles, it was entirely weightless and as it progressed, it felt more and more as though my hands were barely even there. This feeling spread slowly up my arms, until I felt as though I had none at all. 

My heart was pounding, hard. 

Around my hands, there was a cool sensation. It felt as though I were dipping my hands into a cold river, the water washing over me gently, holding my limbs in place. 

During this attempt, I wanted to shift into the world of Attack on Titan. I’m a bit of a nerd for it, and I figured I might as well just give it my all. I wanted to be near some of my favourite characters, to chat to them and to experience Shifting itself (something that excited me far more than the actual world I wanted to travel to). 

I imagined what it would be like to be near these characters, to be in the same room as them. Brief flashes of sensations crossed my mind. 

My legs began to go numb. 

I wanted to try and interact with the characters if I successfully Shifted, and whilst I didn’t write a script (something that I may eventually try, however, I dislike the amount of control it gives me over what would happen during the Shift. To some, though, this control can be a great comfort so do whichever appeals to you).

The feeling of water was gone, replaced by the feeling of someone’s fingers interlocking my own. It wasn’t a hard, physical presence, more of a softer suggestion.

Behind my eyelids, gruesome faces flickered wildly, bright and vivid and so clear. I saw different Titans, the planes of their faces highlighted in a boldly contrasting way. It was an incredible experience. 

I didn’t shift that night, but I did do something. Something that I can’t really explain.  

The part I struggled with the most was honestly just lying still. My legs were twitching a little, something that I hadn’t experienced before. It was strange and ultimately I decided to stop for the night, though I do not regard the night as a defeat. 

I knew I had to try again. 

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Theta Waves used for this session:-

Shifting was something I had heard of a lot, though I had mostly seen it in passing. I guessed what it was, and left it alone. Following a discussion with my friends about it, however, my interest was piqued. They had dismissive attitudes towards it, and whilst I admittedly have my own doubts, I can’t write off the possibility of it being real.

My beliefs aren’t set in stone, to be honest I’m not exactly sure where I stand in regards to the multiverse theory. What I do believe is that the human brain is an incredible, powerful thing, and despite my friend’s doubts, I just couldn’t write Shifting off as impossible. 

The use of meditation with Shifting was one of my main reasonings for believing in at least some form of it. Just like the human brain, I believe that meditation is an incredibly powerful tool when used correctly. I would be too closed minded to just dismiss that, it’s something I just can’t do. 

Ever since I was young, I have always had incredibly vivid dreams, ones where I can fly and change the worlds that I delve into. Having dreams about favourite fandoms of mine was something that just happened to me. Because of this, I hoped that Shifting would be something that I might be able to do, and so, I decided to simply try.