Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live in a completely different world? Thanks to a phenomenon known as “reality shifting,” many people are doing just that. Reality shifting is all about exploring different realities in an immersive way, even fictitious ones that you might have only seen in books and movies. Keep reading to learn what reality shifting is, how to do it, and what makes it different from other psychological phenomena. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be an expert on shifting and may even want to give it a go yourself.
Things You Should Know
- Reality shifting is the practice of shifting your subconscious to an alternate reality and is largely based on the Multiverse Theory.
- The reality you decide to shift to (your “desired reality”) can be as realistic or fictitious as you want.
- Shifting requires some preparation, including things like writing a script, meditating, visualizing, or listening to subliminals.
Steps
Shifting Process
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Choose your desired reality. There are no limits as to what your DR can be when you reality shift . Travel into the universe of your favorite book or movie, or go to a reality where you live in a different country. The sky’s the limit, and anything you can imagine is possible. Some more examples of DRs include: [3] X Research source
- A past memory of yours that you want to revisit
- A combination of two fantasy worlds, such as the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars universes
- A place where everything is made out of cheese
- Your ideal future, including things like having your dream job and family
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Write a script to help visualize the specific details of your DR. “Scripting” is a big part of reality shifting, and you write out your script before you begin shifting. Write down the specific details of your DR, such as location, time, people, and big events. Think of it as creating an outline to help you plan the most important parts of your shifting experience. Write your script as a first-person narrative and make it as detailed as possible. Some things you might write down include: [4] X Research source
- Name
- Age
- Sexuality and pronouns
- Appearance (hair color, skin color, outfit, accessories, etc.)
- Personality
- Friends, family members, and other people present
- Your backstory
- Specific scenes from your DR
- Scents that stand out in the DR
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Decide how long you want to be in your DR. Use a time ratio to figure out how long you’ll be staying in this alternate reality. This ratio converts time in your CR to time in your DR. For example, 1 hour in your CR might be equivalent to 1 whole week in your DR. This ratio is completely up for you to decide. [5] X Research source
- If you’re a beginner, keep the ratio between CR time and DR time the same (i.e., 1 hour CR = 1 hour DR). This will keep things nice and simple as you work on your shifting skills.
- Keep in mind that a drastic time ratio (such as 1 hour CR = 1 year DR) can potentially be tiring since you have a lot of ground to cover in a short amount of CR time
- There are also people who decide to “permashift,” or stay within their desired reality for an unspecified amount of time. [6] X Research source
- This doesn’t mean you have to stay in your DR forever, but permashifters make this choice with the goal of leaving their CR behind and moving into their DR.
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Relax your mind and body using grounding exercises. Grounding exercises are techniques that help you to be present within this very moment and stay anchored to reality. In order to shift to your DR, you must be aware of yourself in your CR and consciously make the shift. Some examples of grounding exercises include: [7] X Research source
- Looking around the space you’re in and naming the objects around you
- Performing progressive muscle relaxation and focussing on your body
- Doing deep breathing exercises and getting rid of any distracting thoughts
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Choose a shifting method that appeals to you. There are so many methods to choose from when it comes to shifting. Some incorporate meditation and breathing techniques while others have you say positive affirmations to yourself as you begin to shift. These positive affirmations are usually things like, “Nothing can keep me from my desired reality,” “I believe I can change my reality,” and “I am successful.” Some popular methods include: [8] X Research source
- Raven Method : Lie down with your arms and legs spread out so that no part of your body is touching another. Count to 100 and repeat your positive affirmations between each number until you fall asleep.
- Alice in Wonderland Method : Lie down and imagine yourself sitting against a tree. Then, think about someone from your DR running by and get up to chase them. Follow them down a rabbit hole to get to your DR.
- The Alice in Wonderland Method is usually done when you’re awake.
- Pillow Method : Write your script along with affirmations on a piece of paper and place it under your pillow before going to sleep.
- You can shift when you’re asleep or awake. Beginners usually start with sleep methods and work their way up to shifting when they’re awake.
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Use subliminals to aid your shifting experience. Subliminals are added sounds, music, or other noises that you put on in the background as you go through the process of shifting. These sounds contain affirmations that your subconscious manifests to be real. Many people use subliminals that match their shifting method. For example, if you’re using the Train Method and picturing yourself on a train going to your DR, you might throw on some ambient train sounds to help you. Other subliminals include: [9] X Research source
- Soft, relaxing music
- Nature sounds
- White noise
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Note any shifting symptoms you feel but don’t let them distract you. If you feel any odd sensations as you’re shifting, it often means that it’s working. These sensations can vary depending on what you’re visualizing. For example, if you’re doing the Alice in Wonderland method and are picturing yourself falling down a rabbit hole, you might actually feel like you’re falling for a second. Take note of these sensations, but don’t let them distract you from completing your shift. Other symptoms include: [10] X Research source
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Increased heart rate
- Flashes of bright lights
- Smelling a scent from your DR
- Hearing someone or something from your DR
- Feeling like you’re floating
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Enjoy your DR until it’s time to come back. If you’ve succeeded in shifting, you’ll find yourself in your DR when you open your eyes or complete your visualization exercise. For example, after you fall asleep doing the Raven Method, you will wake up in your DR. Explore this reality to your heart’s content. Use your five senses to really take everything in before you have to come back to your CR.
- Many people use a safe word or gesture to signal to themselves that it’s time to leave and bring themselves back to their CR.
- Another way to come back to your CR is to simply set an intention to return. You might say to yourself something like, “It’s time to go back now.”
- Use your five senses to help you shift completely. Concentrate on certain images, smells, sounds, tastes, and feelings from your DR to make your experience more vivid. [11] X Research source
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