We just must carry on... on to our magical world

i feel like we don't talk about how hard shifting can be for people who are neurodivergent. like in my case, with adhd and possible autism & ocd, i can't just "let go" like all the advice says to. meditating doesn't work because i can't calm down my thoughts. even the "adhd method" doesn't work.

"do what works best for you" what happens when i feel like i don't even know myself because of the spiralling thoughts in my head? i don't know what feels good or right because i've never been able to do that in my entire life

I think traditional methods don't work for me because they're based on meditation and require entering a deep meditative state. I have experience with meditation, but I also have anxiety, I've never been able to completely relax and let go.

do i regret ever finding out about shifting? hell. no.

Scripting for long hair

I noticed a few shifters script to have very long hair and sometimes they have not experienced the downsides of long hair so as someone who is 5'5"(166cm) with thick knee length hair

Proof:

And have experience ankle length hair in my DR.

This is a few things you should script to make sure you actually enjoy it!

◇ When wearing your hair out it does not clump together and each strand stays to themselves.

◇ Washing does not weigh your neck down/cause major headaches.

◇ If air drying your hair dries within 30mins to an hour instead of 4-8hours.

◇ It doesn't get tangled very easily even after being in the wind for 1 minute. (I hate this)

◇ Flyaways does not latch onto anyone around you.

◇ you'll looks like those anime girls when the wind hits your hair and it falls back easily into place.

◇ It easily glides off door handles, sharp corners or anything that it drapes over on the floor. (💔)

◇ Low maintenance + natural ingredients always keeps your hair shiny/soft/silky as much as the opposite.

◇ You can do any hairstyle you want want with ease and your hair would look as good as you visioned it to be (TRUST ME ON THIS)

◇ Salt water/chlorine does not get your hair knotted easily (spent over 5hrs once detangling my hair)

◇ Everyone is hyper aware of your hair around you so they won't accidentally step on it. (I almost broke my neck)

◇ Your hair does not bring you unnecessary attention unless you want it.

◇ Anyone who wishes harm on you or your hair gets the wish granted on themselves instead.

◇ Anyone who is envious/jealous of your hair without wishing harm on you gets blessed with fast growth and thickness of their own.

◇ Small fish does not get caught in your hair. (don't ask)

◇ Your hair doesn't get trapped in your ass crack

This is all for now from my own personal experiences of things that have bothered me the most, I hope you guys enjoy!.

₊ ˚ ʚ 𝐅𝐀𝐖𝐍'𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ⸝⸝୭ ˚. ᵎᵎ

the gentle summer breeze carries a curious envelope ─ one decorated with far too many stamps ─ onto your doorstep . after tearing the seal , you find both a floral scented postcard and short letter inside which detail the following . . . ★ ‧ ₊ ˚ ⋆

⌜ do you currently feel bored in your shifting journey ? do you wish you could " restart " your shifting journey ? have you thought of participating in an ongoing shifting event for a sense of community with other shifters ? if you answered yes to any of those questions , look no further because this shifting summer expedition is a two week long voyage meant to rekindle the excitement you had when you first discovered shifting and remind you of what shifting truly is about : whimsy , awe , curiosity && carefree fun ! ⌟

fawn welcomes you , dear adventurer , to throw away any and all preconceived notions , past experiences , etc. etc. for the allocated two weeks , && rediscover the wonder and starry-eyed view you had of shifting in the start of your journey this summer as she graciously hosts shiftblr's very first summer shifting expedition ヽ(*・ω・)ﾉ ⋆ ₊˚ ⋅

            ✿　.　˚　.

» 𝑳𝑬𝑵𝑮𝑻𝑯 𝑶𝑭 𝑽𝑶𝒀𝑨𝑮𝑬 : july nineteenth through august second

⌯⌲ 𝑷𝑶𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑮𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑴𝑷 : use the event tag 𓊆ྀི #shiftingsummerexpedition 𓊇ྀི to easily sort through various mailed postcards from fellow adventurers , as well as to post your own too c: !

⌯⌲ 𝑬𝑿𝑷𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑻𝑬𝑫 𝑫𝑬𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑬𝑹𝒀 : @withluvvenus › @therealeverettyeager › @awatchfulgaze › @reveriesinterlude › @chyasrealm › @laylasverse › @chwrrystwr › @yasimm

» 𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑫𝑳𝑬 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑬 : it's imperative to remember that there's absolutely no pressure to do all the prompts / methods , nor push yourself to complete them if you no longer feel up to it . if you also just want to do the methods / affs without posting abt ur drs , you are more than welcome to <33 ;;; && on the other hand , if you're up for it you could totally talk abt multiple drs for a single prompt if it piques your interest (っ˶ ˘ ᵕ˘)ˆᵕ ˆ˶ς)

Summer is coming and I hate summer, so I've tried to make a list of little things I can do to make my days a little happier. Sharing for anyone who wants to join! (you can do it any time of the year).

NOTES: These are supposed to be fun, so feel free to change whatever you want or don't resonate with and make it as fun as possible. Yes, OF COURSE you can shift before the last day, this isn't a method, just a list of fun things to make you feel connected to your DR.

DAY 1 - Work on your script. Re-write it, add things to it, decorate it, update it...

DAY 2 - Create a playlist of songs that remind you of your DR, or if you already have one, listen to it.

DAY 3 - Create a vision board. If you already have one, maybe make sub-boards (for your fashion style, cute moments with your s/o...) or do something creative with the pictures, like a collage or a wallpaper.

DAY 4 - Listen to ASMR roleplay audios (if there aren't any specific audios for your DR, find some with a similar vibe, like student, vampire, fantasy characters...)

DAY 5 - Daydream! Spend the day making scenarios in your head and daydreaming about the things you'd like to do in your DR.

DAY 6 - Wear something you'd wear in your DR. If you can't dress like your DR self, try to wear a small accessory in that style.

DAY 7 - Do something you'd do in your DR (hobbies, workout...)

DAY 8 - Eat something you'd eat in your DR (if you can't choose what you eat, create a menu for your DR self and look up recipes).

DAY 9 - Decorate your script. You can do it physically or digitally, but make it aesthetic.

DAY 10 - Read fanfics or dream novels about your DR (or with a similar vibe).

DAY 11 - Write or repeat identity affirmations, like "I am [ DR name ]", "I am [ DR age ]", "I live in [ city/country ]", "I work/study at [ place ]"...

DAY 12 - Play ASMR ambience videos that match the vibes of your DR. You can have them playing in the background while you do things around your room/house, read, work on your script...

DAY 13 - Connect with an object you'd have in your DR. For example, I always wear a tear-shaped pendant I got from my teacher in my DR, so I bought a similar one to wear in my CR and feel connected to him.

DAY 14 - Watch a movie or TV show that reminds you of your DR (if your DR is based on a movie or show, watch it!)

DAY 15 - Draw a picture of your DR self or a scenario. Doesn't have to be perfect, but if you can't draw, you can create your DR self on Picrew or something like that.

DAY 16 - Write your favorite scenario, fanfic style.

DAY 17 - Write a diary entry as your DR self. Talk about your first day in your DR or just any random day.

DAY 18 - Watch/read success stories from people who shifted to your DR (or a similar one, if you can't find anyone who shifted to the same DR).

DAY 19 - Write a letter to someone from your DR.

DAY 20 - Write a letter to your DR self.

DAY 21 - Spend a day acting like your DR self (it can be just in your imagination if you can't do it physically, just relate everything you do to your DR and think about how you'd do the same thing there or what you'd do instead).

DAY 22 - Make a to-do list or a schedule for your DR self (what do you have to do on your first day there, or any random day?)

DAY 23 - Go shopping (or browse online shops) and look for clothes and accessories you'd wear in your DR. Create a wishlist or plan outfits with them. You can also find clothes your DR friends would wear.

DAY 24 - Light a scented candle with a scent that reminds you of your DR (or you can use perfume, air freshener, essential oils... anything that makes you smell your DR).

DAY 25 - Visit a place that reminds you of your DR. A castle, a park, a beach, a shopping center... (if you can't go there physically, try a virtual tour!)

DAY 26 - Try to learn a skill you have in your DR but not here! If you can't physically take dancing or martial arts classes, watch some videos about it to get a general idea of how it works.

DAY 27 - Think about gift ideas for your DR friends, s/o or loved ones. Go window shopping if you can (or browse online shops) and look for things they'd like. Make a list!

DAY 28 - Think about the things your loved ones would get YOU as a gift in your DR. You can find pictures and make a little vision board or collage if you want.

DAY 29 - Make a bucket list of things you want to do in your DR.

DAY 30 - Answer one (or more) of those "answer as your DR self" questionnaires (there are many on Tumblr).

જ⁀➴ ⠀ׂ ִ shifting ask game with questions inspired by mha characters, but these apply to any desired reality of yours. reblog 4 asks <3

✩☆ 🌸⁠ ⁠)⁠ — OCHACO URARAKA: uraraka’s dream is to help her parents and bring them happiness. what’s the one person whose happiness means the most to you, and how do you go out of your way to make their life easier?

SHIFTERS!!! STOP USING GENERATIVE AI PLEASSEEEEEE I LOOK AT SOMEONES PINTEREST AND ALL I SEE IS AI NOOOO

Im begging guys its not worth it to use ai

Inspired by my period cramps, lets gooo~ ࣪ ˖⋆˚★ ₊ ⊹　 ࣪˖ ࣪ ₊ ࣪ ˖ ࣪ ˖⋆˚★ ₊ ⊹　 ࣪˖ ࣪ ₊ ࣪ ˖　 ࣪ ˖⋆˚★₊

Disclaimer: The purpose of all these practices is to be restorative & calming whilst connecting you to your DR. It could result in a shift, or just help you in your journey - it doesn't matter either way. Fixating on results is not the point of these practices, so please enter it with an open & gentle mind, & have fun 𖹭

𝐀 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐚 .✦ ݁˖ Make your favourite hot drink, even be a lil extra if you want. My go to is a brown sugar oat latte with cinnamon ontop (lord i'm droolinggg ˙𐃷˙). Take ya drinky drink to a calm quiet space where you wont be disturbed - I like to go out to my garden. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in of your drink, let the warmth and aroma calm your mind as you allow your awareness to drift over to your DR.

As you sip your drink, eyes still closed, hold your awareness in your DR. Maybe you just feel the energy of where you are, or you're having mundane thoughts about to do's & recent goings on. Maybe you're just thankful for this moment in your DR, and you hold that gratitude in your chest as you drink. This is a soft moment for you to spend in your desired reality, escaping all worries & responsibilities as you just sip and connect.

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𝐂𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒/𝐎 .✦ ݁˖ A personal favourite of mine! We are going to create the most cosiest comfiest snuggle spot for ourselves - I'm talking blankets, pillows, your favourite candle, ambient noise, whatever. Bonus points if it reminds you of your DR.

Once you've made the cuddle nest of your dreams, get in and get comfy. I like to take a few deep breaths to calm my body, then set a clear intention: "I am cuddling with my S/O in my desired reality". Let it go & turn your mind to your person. Imagine their presence beside you, visualise it or feel it gently - no forcing, let it come to you. I like to focus on different aspects slowly to start getting a feel for them - how much space does their body take up, their temperature, what their energy feels like, their breathing and heartbeat, etc.

When you feel ready, focus on one part of your body that they may be touching - maybe they're rubbing your back, or stroking your head, or holding your hand. You decide, whatever feels right. Spend a few moments really imagining what this may feel like - you may even start to already feel it. Then, stop forcing - just relax into it and the cuddle sesh with your person. Know that you're there & they are with you. I usually like to drift to sleep at this point for a nap, sometimes I wake beside them :)

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𝐃𝐑 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 .✦ ݁˖ If you've done yoga then you know how good the flow is when you get into it - your mind shuts off & your body enters this flow state. Its liberating & honestly the perfect space to effortlessly integrate into your DR.

So, grab a yoga mat, or a blanket, even do it on your bed if you're feeling extra cosy. If you haven't done yoga much before, don't be intimidated, anyone can do this! Before starting, mediate for a few mins - calm your breathing, drop into your space and arrive on your mat/blanket. Then set the intention: "I move through this flow as my DR self. I connect with my body, mind & experience". Hold the image or feeling of this in your mind, of being this version of yourself in your DR right now. Then let it go.

You're going to do this practice with your eyes closed the whole time, this way you can fully lean into trusting your body, and being present in your DR. It's not about gaslighting yourself, or constantly checking for a shift - we just want to focus on moving through our body as our DR self, creating that gentle mind body connection while staying present.

If you're experienced with yoga, do your favourite flow & asana's. If you're new, just feel into what your body needs, do some gentle stretches and movements that feel good. There's no right or wrong way to do this, just quiet the mind and let your DR body guide you through intuitive movements for as long as you need.

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𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐑 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 .✦ ݁˖ This one was given to me by my deity Persephone. So, settle down in a quiet space with a notebook and write "Things I'm grateful for today". I like to take a second to tune in and calm my mind with deep breathing, then I set the intention: "I connect with my DR & channel recent memories of moments I'm grateful for". Now with your eyes closed, let go and allow your DR memories to form in your mind. Patience is key here, don't try to force it or think. Memories from your DR will come to you on their own, maybe as a vision, or a sudden thought, or even just a feeling - allow it to come however it wants. I personally get visions.

Once a memory has come to you, spend time in it. Allow it to exist in your mind for a while - maybe more details will present themselves, eventually emotions linked to the memory may come up too. I want you to really hold these associated emotions in your heart, feel them as if you're reliving the memory that came to you. Then, when you're ready, open your eyes and write it in your list. Then we repeat.

If you're are new to this don't be discouraged. The more you do it, the easier it will become, like improving any skill. I try to do this everyday as my bare minimum, and I now get visions instantly as well as random shifts. ࣪ ˖⋆˚★ ₊ ⊹　 ࣪˖ ࣪ ₊ ࣪ ˖ ࣪ ˖⋆˚★ ₊ ⊹　 ࣪˖ ࣪ ₊ ࣪ ˖　 ࣪ ˖⋆˚★₊ Let me know if you got any questions, & please update me if you give these a go! I highly recommend integrating one or two of these into daily practices.

I love it sm!!! It took so long to make lol

Throughout this process I have definitely been inspired by these three amazing creators, so definitely check out their blogs! @reverieshifts @reyaint @lalalian

I wanted it to be both aesthetic and practical so hopefully I managed that! It looks best in dark mode on laptop/pc, but it's perfectly functional on mobile.

I also added some extra information that I haven't posted about on here, including two more kingdoms!

I'm thinking of a cool summer rain in my waiting room...

Riding through misty forests in my fantasy DR...

Or training by the sea at Dermlin Island in my Dragon Quest DR, so I also get to spend the summer with Master Avan.

⠀a lengthy shifting guide

why is it so hard to shift from your cr to your dr but not so much vice versa? you’ve spent the first large chunk of your life believing this reality to be the full extent and foundation of existence. even if you now logically understand this not to be the case, the years spent curating and deepening a mental, emotional, and physical anchor to this reality has warped your perception of reality and instilled in to you the subconscious idea that your cr is the default. and in treating it as the default, the end all be all, and in compromising with it, you reinforce the idea that you are attached or stuck here—that it is even a place to get stuck in in the first place. not only do you trap yourself in this reality and grant it power over you that it does not actually have, you start viewing your cr as the “starting point” too, and shifting as some form of transportation from point A to point B. accompanying this belief is an imagined distance created between your current reality and desired reality. you might’ve already recognised this in yourself; the feeling that your dr is somehow faraway, a place that needs to be travelled to.

it’s important to make and internalise the distinction between a shift in realities as an act of metaphysical travel, and a shift in realities as a shift in focus. imo the former is a much better descriptor for what shifting actually is in essence. i will go into more depth later, but a byproduct of being raised the way you were, growing up knowing nothing but your cr and rooting & centring yourself wholly (confined) within it, is the over identification you end up developing with your cr self. you are not living reality, you are watching it. but after years of the constant unbroken immersion, the two become almost impossible to distinguish. you define yourself by and take on as if they were your own the thoughts and identity and feelings of the “vessel” you are observing, and let them dictate how you experience reality. the lines begin to blur between you; your cr self, and you; your awareness/the observer.

feel your hand. don’t touch it, but notice it’s weight and temperature, or the air around it. now feel the feeler. can you feel yourself? or your body, maybe? now go a step further and feel the one feeling. you probably aren’t fully able to, but this is the observer. “the observer”, or the state of being after breaking the immersion, is you in your natural or purest state. it has also been described as pure awareness, the void state, ego death, sakshi, the self, anatta, and interpreted in different ways across a multitude of different religions and branches of spirituality & philosophy, all used as a means to an end for different things. fyi—i’m not saying you have to completely forsake your cr identity or start ignoring/dismissing your senses or thoughts to shift, just understand that those things don’t define you or your reality. the means to the end here is just getting a point across and hopefully helping improve with the approach you take to shifting. all of this to say, you’re not travelling from point A to point B. point A and B are not places you can (technically) even travel to or exist in, because you’re just watching/observing/being aware of. shifting is not the transportation of a self from one location to another. shifting is simply changing what is focused on/experienced; from one stream of experience to another. a shift in focus.

to summarise, you as in your ego, the you in this cr as you know it, your body, your brain, your thoughts, your identity, don’t actually go or shift anywhere. you, your awareness, in favour of perceiving you, your cr self, the one sat at your computer or phone or whatever reading this right now, starts perceiving a different you/ego/self—one that could have the exact same personality, memories, and thoughts, just in another realty, or one that is a different person entirely. there is only a change or “shift” for the observer, not the cr self or ego. so stop trying to feel your dr with your cr senses. you’re not going to. you’re so immersed in your cr and cr self that you automatically rely on this reality’s bodies’ senses to gauge your success when you try to shift, waiting for your cr self to get a cue that it’s never going to get. the surroundings your cr self feels aren’t going to go anywhere. nor are your senses going to shut off. your cr body will continue to receive sensory information, because that’s what bodies do. so don’t lie there expecting your bedsheets to disappear or magically warp into your dr surroundings or something and feel like you’ve failed when they don’t. shifting is not about somehow willing your surroundings to change or lying in your room forcefully convincing yourself that your senses are feeling something else, it’s about acknowledging what’s beyond those senses. feeling and connecting to what your dr self feels.

if you can still feel your cr, it’s not you feeling it, it’s your cr self. and you are not your cr self.