#dream work

you might want to listen to caribbean blue by enya while reading this post, trust me on this one.

in light of my recent conversation with @masoncantthinkofaname, i have come to realize something, which you hopefully resonate with. according to "science", it is believed that our dreams are our minds processing the world, our memories, our fears, thoughts, and our perception of reality through a series of vivid images. i, as an avid dreamer, believe there's more to this.

it is believed by native-american indigenous people, that while we sleep, our soul leaves our body and visits the dream realm. now hang on, i haven't just pulled this out of anywhere - i have my sources:

manari ushigua is the political and spiritual leader of the sápara, an indigenous nation in the ecuadorian and peruvian amazon. the sápara people, who are now very few in number, are a culturally rich community and guardians of the rainforest, who focus heavily on dream work and interpretation. the sápara word makihaunu refers to the dream world, and is a huge aspect of their practices because they view it as a bridge between the material and spirit world. i would recommend watching a few videos which i've linked below explaining more about the dream world. source #1: why do we dream? source #2: the role of the dream world source #3: what happens when we go sleep source #4: dreaming and parallel universes source #5: dreams bridge the physical and spirit world source #6: we cannot have fear in the dream world

many other cultures and traditions such as shamanism, taoism, and hinduism also strongly believe that during our sleep, we always have an out-of-body experience (often referred to our soul or consciousness leaving our physical body to travel the dream realm). what if isn't our soul, but our awareness transcending this realm (or reality) and exploring other realms? think about it - whether you believe in the multiverse theory or consciousness theory, both theories revolve around the fact that we can perceive any reality.

why? well, there are realities that feel like dreams, realities that have no logic and make no sense, and realities where we aren't fully grounded so our senses are clouded, and so much more. in short, we don't know anything.

mason and i agreed that there's more to shifting than what's often discussed. so, needless to say, someone can't decide whether something you experienced is a shift or not. for you, as the experiencer, are the only one who can define your experience. with me so far? if you had a dream which felt oddly shift-like.. then.. you most likely did shift. there are obviously many realities which function like dreams, and we're so used to dreaming that we don't realize it might in fact be a reality. so how do you really know it was a dream? how do you know you didn't shift?

chances are, you most likely woke up after having a clear and vivid dream that felt so real you were convinced you shifted.

i've always wondered, what if dreams aren't just our subconscious relaying perceived information to us, what if they're not just our experience and our ideas, or our fantasies and desires? what if they're not just our worst fears revealing themselves to us? what do we really know about dreaming? how do we know its just our brain showing us a sequence of imagery? and how is that even possible when dreams feel so real? all of my 5 senses work in my dreams, even my intuitive perception. can it be a coincidence that they feel so real? most times, we are so engrossed in our dreams that we truly believe it's real life and that we aren't in a dream.

in fact, dreaming hasn't actually been objectively proven or explained by science. science has explained different states experienced during dreams such as REM and the emission of theta waves. however, we don't actually know what the dreamer experiences unless we are the dreamer ourselves. there's plenty psychological explanations for it, but there are no solid explanations for dreaming, except for EEG's and measurements of brain activity to indicate we are having one. someone can recollect their dream and write it down but does that really count as evidence if we can't see someone else's dream? this leads me to believe the world doesn't just stop at science and that there's many things that will most likely never be proven or entirely explained. think about it, the vast majority of the world's population dreams, and even lucid dreams, yet there's no fully proven explanation for it. "but araya, i had a dream where i was fighting a half-shark half-dinosaur mutant with feathers and popcorn for eyes, and my teeth were falling out!" well, you know the consciousness theory right? our assumptions create reality. or should i say our conscious thoughts create our reality. well what if in our "dreams" - it is our subconscious creating our reality? this video explains that when we as consciousness or pure awareness depart our physical body, then the experience and perception of this current reality ceases to exist at that moment, and is practically nonexistent to us. therefore, when we are aware of our "dreams", we perceive that reality as real and objective to us. when we wake up? our perception of that dream loses its reality and we are once again objectively aware of this three-dimensional/cubic reality.

i'm not saying all shifts are dreams, and that all dreams are shifts. but i know there are many here who have grown increasingly suspicious of their dreams and are starting to question them, even considering the possibility that they shifted. what's important is that you define your experiences without any external negative influences.

the next time you have an unusually realistic and vivid dream, even about a reality you want to shift to, maybe consider that the dream was most likely a shift.

"so the world goes round and round with all you ever knew they say the sky high above is caribbean blue

if every man says all he can if every man is true do i believe the sky above is caribbean blue"

Astral projection is a practice associated with the idea of an out-of-body experience, where one's consciousness is said to travel outside the physical body to explore the physical or astral plane. Similar to lucid dreaming, astral projection is reflexatory. The more often it is carried out the easier the process becomes. Here is a general guide to astral projection.

Preparation

Find a quiet, comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed. Dim the lights, turn off electronic devices, and ensure a comfortable temperature.

Practice deep breathing exercises to calm your mind and body. Progressive muscle relaxation can help you ease tension from head to toe. Consider meditating to achieve a focused and peaceful mind state. Some even use a sleep state to enter the astral.

Techniques for Astral Projection

• The Rope Technique: Imagine a rope hanging above you. Visualize reaching out and mentally climb it, feeling the movement without physical effort.

• The Monroe Technique: Lie down and achieve a state of complete relaxation. Focus on the sensation of vibrations throughout your body as you enter the hypnagogic state. Try to "roll out" of your body with your non-physical form.

• The Wake-Back-to-Bed (WBTB) Method: Set an alarm to wake up after 4-6 hours of sleep. Stay awake for a short period and then return to sleep with the intention of astral projecting.

• The Visualization Technique: Visualize yourself floating away from your physical body or moving through a tunnel or pathway to another realm.

During the Experience

1. Stay Calm: Feelings of vibrations, floating, or other sensations are common and should be accepted without fear. Remain calm and open-minded to the experience.

2. Exploration: Once you feel separated from your physical body, explore your surroundings. Engage with your environment, but avoid getting too excited, as emotions can quickly end the experience. From this simple starting point come infinite possibilities. You can explore the physical world with your astral body, you can also gain entry to different areas of the astral plane through various gates and portals.

3. Home Base: You can usually establish a sort of pocket for yourself in the astral, with relative ease. Just tear open reality and enter the rift, with the intent of going home. Usually this area will start off as something familiar and comfortable like your childhood home or school, but similar to a dreamscape. You can alter and change this area as you see fit.

4. Creation: In the astral, especially within areas you control, you are capable of vast creation. You can build a magick library, a room full of toys, an enchanted mansion. You are limited only by your imagination.

5. Astral Body: Your astral body also has a default form. This is sometimes similar to your physical body, sometimes not, instead resonating with your soul instead. This body can be altered and shifted to different forms with practice.

6. Return to Body: Focus your intention on returning to your physical body. Gradually deepen your breaths and wiggle your fingers and toes to ground yourself. You may use thread or a cord to guide you back to your physical body.

After the Experience

After returning, take time to reflect and write down the details of your experience. Pay attention to any emotions, visuals, or insights gained. Like any skill, astral projection can improve with regular practice and patience. This is a rich and complex practice with many different approaches and belief systems. Experiment with different methods until you find a process that works for you.

Safety and Considerations

Approach astral projection with a positive and inquisitive mindset. Accept that not everyone will have the same experiences, and managing expectations is essential. Astral projection can also facilitate access to different realms, including the spirit world or Otherworld. These types of journeys can be dangerous. In some cases injuries to the astral body can extend to the physical body. Use caution and common sense when exploring.

Astral projection is a highly subjective experience, and the practice and outcomes can vary greatly from person to person. It is important to approach it with an open mind and proper knowledge. That being said, astral projection is like a reflex or a muscle of the mind. The more it is exercised the more natural the practice becomes. Practice and persistence are key. Once mastered, the possibilities are limitless.

Because the spirit realm never sleeps — but you should.

If you’ve ever wanted to lucid dream, receive messages in your sleep, or just rest with deeper clarity… crystals can help open that dream door. Here are some of my favorites for dreamy nights and magical insight:

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1. Amethyst

Vibe: Calming, protective, crown chakra opener

How I use it: Tucked under my pillow or held during meditation before bed

What it helps with: Deep sleep, dream recall, and blocking nightmares

Feels like: Being wrapped in gentle purple fog while your soul wanders safely

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2. Labradorite

Vibe: Mystical, intuitive, interdimensional

How I use it: On my nightstand with a few drops of mugwort oil

What it helps with: Astral travel, spirit messages, psychic downloads

Feels like: A portal in a stone. Dreaming in symbols and signs.

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3. Lepidolite

Vibe: Soft, tranquil, healing

How I use it: In a pouch with lavender and slipped into my pillowcase

What it helps with: Anxiety at night, overthinking, emotionally healing dreams

Feels like: Being sung to sleep by a crystal lullaby

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4. Moonstone

Vibe: Feminine, fluid, lunar

How I use it: In a dream water bowl or worn as a ring while sleeping

What it helps with: Connecting with moon energy, emotional dream cycles

Feels like: Dreaming by the ocean on a full moon

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5. Herkimer Diamond

Vibe: Amplifying, clearing, spiritually sharp

How I use it: Placed beside another dream crystal to amplify it

What it helps with: Lucid dreaming, dream recall, clarity in visions

Feels like: A flashlight cutting through dream-fog

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Bonus Ritual:

Create a “Dream Grid” by placing a few of these crystals in a circle under your bed or near your head. Add a dream journal nearby and some mugwort or blue lotus tea for extra dream-enhancing energy.

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Dreaming is divination.

Sleep is sacred.