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Like, what do you mean we’re going to the same place but have such different ideas of who we are there?

Start affirming “I’m shifting back to my dr.”

There is a stark difference between the classical Greek gods and the Mycenaean Greek gods.

I recently fell into a rabbit hole about the Linear B script (the first written Ancient Greek) and it described posedao as the chief deity, also possibly the underworld god. Meaning it was Poseidon, not Zeus and hades. I’ve seen very few stuff acknowledging the difference between the two versions regarding pjo. Especially since they were pretty much two different pantheons. Like how Greek and Roman were different.

But since my dr starts off in Ancient Greece, the gods I know during the time (Mycenaean), are very different than the ones at camp (classical). Even the Greek myths that took place in the Mycenaean era (which was most of Greek mythology) used the classical Greek gods, since that’s when the stories were written down and there is so little info on the true Mycenaean gods. The nature of those gods also depended on where in Greece you looked.

But lowkey, it makes sense. The classical Greek era looked up to their ancestors because of how much more the gods were involved with them. The gods were not as involved in the classical era. So, camp’s gods being the classical Greek versions, makes sense for their lesser involvement.

He even occasionally helps out demigods on quests when they stumble upon him or randomly goes to camp because he still uses the guise of “prophet”. No one knows who he really is. But really, he just a chill guy (the original chill guy).

Why? Bc I can. I don't really have a justification.

To define is to limit.

Just a friendly reminder that shifting is limitless. Listening to others define what shifting is, is risky. We believe shifting is individualized and unique. So, why do we take what others say as if it’s scripture?

If shifting is so truly limitless and infinite, why rely on others for help? If anything is possible, why limit yourself to thinking you need a certain method, or routine or physical item?

If someone online said the sky is cloudy and storming, but you look out your window and it’s sunny, you’d say that’s wrong. They’re choosing to define the sky in a singular way based on their perception and experience. If someone shifts in a certain way, it doesn’t mean you have to too.

warning: this has some specific scientific/psychological terms that may be new to some of you. idk maybe not. 🤷‍♀️

so, if you're on or have ever been on shifttok, you're probably familiar with Reya's reprogramming your mind concept. In theory, I think it's a great idea. however, I'm not a fan of how she promotes the idea. I think there needs to be more emphasis on the repetition part of reprogramming. with a B.A. in psychology, I'm going to give my input/suggestions on how to approach this.

Why Repetition?

First of all, in neuroscience/neuropsychological terms, we need to follow the idea of Hebb's law. To start off with understanding that neural pathways are the channels that send a signal from one area of the brain to another. For the sake of shifting, we're going to be using this with the examples of those pathways being thoughts and beliefs towards shifting.

Hebb's law or Hebb's rule is a concept where a cell consistently activates another nearby cell, because of this; the connection between the two cells becomes stronger. Often referred to as 'cells that fire together, wire together'. The similar idea is birds of the feather flock together.

the idea of repetition of your affirmations or beliefs works with the subconscious to create these new neural pathways. By repeating your affirmations, these thoughts change the 'default' way of your thinking. Which is likely the negative 'I can't shift, I'll never do it', etc etc.

This means the more you repeat it, the more you'll believe it/ingrain it into your subconscious. repeating these positive affirmations for your beliefs (writing or verbally speaking) work to re-carve those pathways and strengthens them into being your new 'default' thinking. It helps to speak these things out loud since it's been proven your brain processes information differently depending on how it is expressed. I.e. when it is spoken, written, or thought in the mind. So try different ways. (personally I like speaking aloud.)

This would also be a good time to start affirming that your beliefs are true. (I.e. saying 'it is true that I shift easily.) this also works with law of assumption.

Emotions

I see a lot of people preaching the idea of using your emotions to help you manifest/shift. And while can be extremely effective, it can also be very detrimental if you're not in the right headspace. To start off, I suggest avoiding emotions altogether with your affirmations. This is because emotions tend to lead us down a rabbit hole/stray us from our original plans. first figure out your affirmations and get used to repeating them before adding emotion.

That being said, emotions are also extremely powerful. emotional experiences leave the strongest imprints on our mind/subconscious. If you do choose to use emotions, use like gratitude, or love, or joy. (these have the highest vibrational energies.)

Having strong emotional engagement will help your subconscious prioritize these affirmations and desires as truth.

Theta/hypnogogia

If you have been around shifting on social media for a while, you're probably familiar with the theta brainwave state. This is a state where we’re in hypnogogia (the state just before falling asleep or just after waking up.) this is often the best time to do any type of affirmations, whether for shifting or manifestation because this is when the subconscious is most susceptible to information.

Repeating the affirmations and when you're ready; engaging emotion, the theta state is the best time to do it. The theta state can act as a bridge into your subconscious.

In the state, repeat your affirmations with emotions. Try to make them your last thoughts before you fall asleep and your first thoughts when you wake up.

It takes time

I know no one wants to hear that it takes time. But you have to be gentle with yourself and your thinking. you need to understand the fact that you are forming new pathways in your mind by developing these new thoughts and beliefs, and therefore, you are literally forming a habit. Habits take time to build. just like you formed a habit by stating and believing negative or limiting beliefs all this time.

Sometimes habits can be formed in as little as three weeks. however, most people take 30 to 90 days to truly form a consistent habit. And in this case, form a new, solid mindset/belief system. HOWEVER, this does not mean that you won't shift, or change your thought pattern sooner. This is just the average amount of time it takes for habits to be built. ultimately, time is irrelevant so long as you build the habit.

I.e. every morning you want to drink an entire glass of water. After a certain point this will be instilled in your routine (your beliefs/thought patterns), and you will just instinctually go to do it.

This is what we want to do to your mind with your affirmations/beliefs of shifting.

So, Step one: find the affirmation(s) that speak to you. repeat these frequently throughout the day (writing, thinking, speaking, singing, etc) and when you go into the theta state.

Some general options:

My subconscious remembers to shift. (this is for when you're in that Theta/hypngognic state and feel like you can't lock in, or just fall asleep)

I believe in my ability to shift/ I can shift.

I find ease in the entirety of shifting

I am a master shifter (though it is best to define specifically what a 'master shifter' looks like to you. then affirm with those beliefs.

tbh you can do whatever affirmations you want, as long as you like those affirmations and stay consistent with the repetition of them.

Step two: Add emotions. This is option to add if and when you feel ready/are in a good space. But be careful not too stray into negative or unwanted emotions. Focus on high vibrational ones, such as gratitude or love.

Step three: repeat these affirmations in your mind or out loud right before falling asleep and right after waking up. Repeating these affirmations while you are still in the theta brainwave state help to increase and strengthen those pathways in your subconscious.

step four: be patient and kind to yourself. Habits take time. so stay consistent and stay determined.

In conclusion, you are altering pre-existing pathways in your subconscious and paving new ones. this is not something that happens overnight, especially when you take into consideration that the first 7 to 14 years of our lives are when our subconscious are built. This process will take time. But not forever.

you are physically altering parts of your brain to accept and believe these new concepts/thoughts. which is kinda cool if you ask me. This also works really well, not just for reprogramming for shifting, but for any types of manifestation. And a popular belief I see on here is that shifting and manifestation are one in the same.

I do agree with Reya's advice on reprogramming (on tiktok) to not try to shift during this time. This is because you're forming new beliefs and a failed attempt can hinder the new subconscious programming that you want.

posted a video about this on tiktok, but I'm putting it here too.

if you struggle with the idea of setting intention or feel like you're doing it wrong, there are a few things you could do to practice. the most common way would be to decide/set the intention/declare you're going to do something and then doing it.

ie. saying 'I'm going to get a glass of water'. then you go get a glass of water. or decide 'I'm going to shower tonight', then actually showering. set intention with small/easily accomplishable things, then do them.

Now for my suggestion on a way to practice:

on nights you're not actively trying to get to your DR, decide/set intention/declare you're going to wake up here. yes, as in this reality, your OR (or CR if thats what you call it.)

when you wake up and see you're in this reality after setting the intention to be, it can help put into perspective how easy it can be to do the same but for your dr.

plus from a science side of things, seeing visual proof of your intention coming to fruition/getting what you want is tied to reliance and increased motivation.