Tonight I wanted to try two methods. First, the Train method, but in a relaxed way, and then the Lauren Method (getting up at night, lying back down, and visualizing).

Even though I didn't shift, I haven't had so many crazy dreams in one night in a long time.

In one dream, I was on vacation at the beach and taking care of my family who were eating at a restaurant there. There was an argument between a few family members and I tried to mediate. But somehow I was sick and had to lie down. One of my cousins was suddenly sick too, so I took care of her.

In the next dream, I was at the beach with my former teacher and many of my friends, and we were trying to dive onto a ship. I could breathe underwater, but it was quite stressful. Strangely enough, I kept actively re-planning the dream myself (e.g., sharks appeared and I didn't want that, so I just started “the scene” again but without sharks), and I think I was partly aware that I was dreaming (when I took a breath underwater and no water got into my lungs), but apparently I was just too exhausted to notice.

And in the other dream, I was secretly watching a series at night while the clock had stopped at midnight, which, strangely enough, is what stuck with me the most.

I should probably start interpreting what my dreams mean, but I think that for shifting, I should maybe switch to sleep methods or even try lucid dreaming methods again!

Feel free to give me tips if you have any ideas or if you interpret any of these crazy dreams!

Hey verdict here!

This post is for all my shifters who, like me, are always looking for logic and want to understand the principle behind shifting.

Side note: you don't have to understand shifting to do it, you just have to believe in yourself (or not, just do what feels best for you).

Anyway, there are six theories in total:

1. Multiverse theory

Basic idea:

There are an infinite number of parallel realities. Every possible version of you already exists somewhere.

When shifting:

Some believe that your consciousness shifts from this reality to another one where, for example, Hogwarts is real or your dream life exists.

Others believe that both versions of you already exist simultaneously and you just need to become aware of your other version. So your awareness shifts, so to speak.

2. Consciousness/Focus Theory

Basic idea:

There are not multiple worlds, but one consciousness that can take on different perceptions.

When shifting:

You change your mental focus so much that another reality feels real.

→ Comparable to extremely intense imagination, only more stable.

3. Dream/lucid dream approach

Basic idea:

Shifting is a special form of lucid dreaming.

When shifting:

You fall asleep, remain conscious, and shape the dream world in such detail that it seems like real reality.

Difference from normal dreaming:

- More control

- Clearer sense of time

- More stable environment

4. Astral travel theory

Basic idea:

Humans consist of a body + astral body.

When shifting:

The astral body leaves the physical body and enters another plane or reality.

This theory has strong roots in esotericism and spiritual teachings.

5. Psychological theory

Basic idea:

Shifting is a mental state between wakefulness, dissociation, and daydreaming.

When shifting:

The brain creates an extremely immersive experience through deep relaxation and expectation.

→ Similar to:

- Hypnosis

- Flow state

- Intense imagination

6. Manifestation/Law of Assumption Approach

Basic idea:

Your beliefs shape your experience.

When shifting:

You assume that you are already there—and your experience adapts to this assumption.

This is less about “shifting” and more about experiencing through conviction.

My opinion:

I personally believe that only the first theory, the multiverse, really explains shifting. However, it is not your consciousness that shifts, as many think, but your awareness. However, the function itself, how you become aware of this other version of yourself, works through an interplay of the other theories. There are certainly countless other theories, so feel free to let me know what you believe! This is only my opinion and I would love to know yours.

Your verdict <3

Hey shifting community! You can call me verdict. U could say I'm part of the OG community that started on TikTok back in 2019/2020 and now I feel like an old granny.

Unfortunately, I had a lot of trouble shifting back then, because the whole bubble was pretty full of misunderstandings and strict rules (always stay in the starfish position and don't move!!!!) . So the next thing I had to do with shifting was unfortunately just a lucid dream in which I stepped through a rainbow-colored portal and felt like I was being catapulted through the air. I was so shocked that I “let go”.

And after I started studying at university, I somehow put shifting aside and then forgot about it.

Thanks to Tumbler and the shifting community here, I have finally regained my courage, revised an old Hogwarts script, and will start a new attempt from now on.

I'm 19 now and have a much more stressful everyday life than I used to, but I no longer have strict shifting rules and am approaching the whole thing in a much more relaxed way ;)

I would appreciate any tips and support! And I wish you all a good shift <3

Yours, verdict!