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Do you ever dream of visiting your favorite world from a movie, a TV show, or a book? Would you love to live in a reality you've created yourself? Reality shifting might just be the key to both of those dreams. If you're curious about this fascinating and adventurous trend that's spreading across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, look no further. We're here to guide you through your journey to the reality you desire and share with you the most effective shifting techniques.
Steps
Find a quiet, peaceful place
A serene environment will help you focus on the shift. Choose a location where you have privacy, like your bedroom. Close the door and play uplifting music that sparks creativity and enhances your mood.
- Eliminate distractions so you can fully concentrate on your thoughts.
- Create a 'Reality Shifting Playlist' or play music from your favorite movies or shows.
- Light a candle that reminds you of an intriguing place you'd like to visit, such as a forest.
Write down the reasons why you want to shift your reality
Ensure that your motivation for reality shifting is healthy. Grab a journal or open a text editor. Ask yourself what you hope to achieve by shifting your reality - perhaps comfort, happiness, or excitement. Reflect on the reasons you want to pursue this with thoughts like:
- "I'm tired of being lonely and want something entertaining."
- "I'm overwhelmed with schoolwork and just need a break."
- "I want to feel like I'm a witch!"
Choose your dream reality
Use your favorite TV shows or movies for inspiration, or create your own world. You could pick popular destinations like the Cinematic Universe or the high school from My Hero Academia. Alternatively, design a world of your own – whether it’s fantastical or grounded in reality is up to you.
- Think about those breathtaking movie scenes that leave you in awe.
- Create a mixed world. For example, you could combine elements from novels and shows that you love.
- Visualize the reality you desire. Imagine what your ideal reality would look like.
Describe the people in your desired reality
Outline a new identity for yourself or keep your original one. Think about how you want to look and what powers you want to have – for instance, you might desire purple hair and telepathy. Give yourself a name and list the qualities you wish to have in your desired reality. If you don't want to change anything, that's fine too; you can still be yourself and just alter the surroundings!
- Create a character profile – including details like your background and habits.
- Draw the "you in your desired reality" or use an easy portrait tool like Artbreeder.
- Keep the qualities you love about yourself, such as your sense of humor or kindness.
Create a list of relationships you want in your desired reality
Visualize the friends, family, or lovers you want to have. Think about the people you want by your side and be close to. They could even be characters you adore – like the ones from the Harry Potter series – or people you wish existed. Write down the details about anyone you wish to frequently interact with or bond with. Here are some examples to help you get started:
- "I want to travel with a prince who can befriend dragons."
- "I’m looking for allies who will help me overcome any challenges!"
- "I hope to be part of a tribe that protects the planet!"
Decide how long you want to stay in your dream reality
Make the most of your journey – maybe you want to stay for an entire month! Use the "time ratio," a calculation that measures the amount of time that passes in your current reality while you're in your desired reality. For example, one hour in your current reality might equal one week in your desired reality.
- Adjust the time ratio to fit your life in the present reality. For instance, you could spend an hour in the present reality to experience an entire month in your desired reality, and then return just in time for dinner.
- Take advantage of free time in your current reality. For example, if it’s the holiday season, you could dedicate two hours a day to traveling in your desired reality.
Use hashtags to connect with other 'reality shifters'
Learn from the shifting community and make new friends. Visit social media platforms like TikTok or IG and enter various keywords into the search bar – for example #shift, #shifter, #shifting, #shiftingreality. Click on trending videos to explore. Take note of the details that inspire you and interact with other followers – this way, you can exchange ideas.
- Search for other related phrases within fan communities you love, such as #harrypotter or #anime.
- Respond to comments from fellow shifters and share your own perspective.
- Jot down the moments that inspire you, such as the chance to meet a book character.
Write a script
Drafting an adventure script can make entering your desired reality much easier. A "script" is a plan you create for your desired reality, outlining what you'll experience when you shift. Write a journal about the identity and relationships you've chosen for yourself. Next, establish the rules of the dimension you're about to enter. You'll shift more effectively when you vividly envision it.
- Set a time for entering your desired reality – for instance, you might want to visit the Shire during the summer.
- Describe what you'd like to encounter in your script, such as facing Lord Voldemort.
- Decide what you want to leave to chance, such as adventures or friendships.
Lie down and try grounding exercises
Relax to enter a higher state of consciousness. Lie down on your bed and practice a "body scan" – focus on relaxing all of your muscles. Once you've completed this exercise, you’ll feel drowsy and almost drift off to sleep. It’s likely you’ll enter a hypnotic state, which is perfect for shifting to another dimension.
- Turning off the lights and playing soothing music may also be helpful.
- Grounding exercises enhance positive imagination and guided visualization.
- Self-hypnosis techniques will allow you to shift focus from your current reality and concentrate on your desired one.
Repeat affirmations in your mind
Use self-hypnosis with hopeful phrases to enter another reality. "Affirmations" are short, powerful messages that train your mind to think in a specific way. To enter your desired reality, create affirmations that reinforce your ability to shift to another dimension. Here are some cheerful phrases to help you visualize:
- "I shift to enter a perfect world."
- "My reality is shaped by my thoughts."
- "I welcome the wildest dreams."
Change reality using your preferred method
Try popular shifting techniques from TikTok. These methods often have a high success rate. To start, experiment with the most popular shifting techniques to enter your desired reality. These techniques are simple, and many people have reported positive results after trying them:
- "The Crow Method": Lie in a starfish position, count to 100 while repeating affirmations.
- "Alice in Wonderland Method": Imagine you’re leaning against a tree until someone from your desired reality runs by, and you chase after them like following the White Rabbit.
- "The Pillow Method": Write affirmations on a piece of paper and place it under your pillow just before falling asleep.
- "Heartbeat Method": Listen to the sound of a heartbeat while imagining you’re lying on the chest of someone you're dating in your desired reality.
- "Train Method": Close your eyes and imagine you’re lying in a train heading to your desired reality.
Focus on the signs that indicate you are shifting into your desired reality
Pay attention to physical signs, such as a feeling of heaviness or weightlessness. People in the shifting community refer to these changes as "symptoms" – signs that show you're getting closer to the shift. Your experience may differ from others, but here are some common symptoms you may notice:
- If you feel like you're falling down a rabbit hole, it's likely that you're experiencing gravity pulling you down.
- If you undergo an out-of-body experience – when your consciousness leaves for another place – you might feel weightless, floating.
- You may see a bright flash of light, indicating you're close to entering your desired reality.
- Your heart might race with excitement about your journey.
- You could think of an angel number, like 999, which sometimes signals that you are destined to help others. It’s a message from your desired reality.
Enjoy your visit to your desired reality
Take in every detail, from the people you’ll meet to the places you’ll visit. Immerse yourself in your desired reality using all five senses. For example, relish the view or visit your love interest! Listen to the wind rustling through the leaves or the chatter of students at Hogwarts. Focus on creating unforgettable moments and making new friendships. You'll have many fond memories to reflect on and smile about even after you've left your desired reality.
- Savor the tastes, smells, and tactile sensations – for example, enjoy the delicious flavors of a magnificent feast, taste dishes prepared by your close friends, or stroke the tail of a phoenix.
- Experience other senses, such as your sixth sense, or anything else you can imagine – you may even feel the emotions of others in your desired reality.
Prioritize your current reality when you return
Set a time limit for your stay in the desired reality, then find ways to make your current reality better. Maintaining daily rituals can bring joy and brighten your current life. For example, have a nourishing breakfast each day and practice yoga every morning. Take good care of your mental, emotional, and physical health – remember, you can't change your reality if you neglect your present one.
Warning
- If you have a friend struggling with mental health issues, talk to them and encourage them to seek professional help.
- Seek professional mental health support if you are using reality shifting methods to cope with pain or if you neglect your current reality.
- Report any community promoting "resurrection" or "permanent shifts" that involves ending one's life to enter a desired reality. These groups often share incorrect shifting methods that don't work and spread harmful information that may cause damage to others.
- If you're having suicidal thoughts, stop and seek help by calling emergency services (such as 911 or 999 in the US). If you're struggling with self-harm thoughts, reach out to the suicide prevention hotline:
- In the US: call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- In the UK: call 116 123, Samaritans, or 0800 068 41 41, HOPELineUK
- In Australia: call 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service at 1300 659 467, Beyond Blue Support Service
- In India: call 022-2552-1111 for the iCall Helpline
- For international suicide prevention hotlines, visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention's website here or Befrienders Worldwide here.
