let's explore how this philosophy integrates into the mindset, mechanics, and power of shifting, and how you can use it as a cornerstone of belief to enhance not just your shifting, but also manifestation practice.
coined by rené descartesin meditations on first philosophy (1641), "i think, therefore i am" (cogito, ergo sum) is a philosophical principle discussing that our ability to think proves our existence. it’s the idea that the very act of conscious thought is undeniable evidence that we are.
when tied to shifting, this principle forms the foundation of belief :
⋆ THOUGHT IS POWER : if you can conceptualise a reality, it’s evidence that this reality exists somewhere, in some form.
⋆ CONSCIOUSNESS AS CREATION : your thoughts don't just reflect reality; they create it. by thinking about a desired reality (dr), you validate its existence and affirm your ability to connect with it.
⋆ EXISTENCE IS FLUID : if your existence is affirmed by thought, why limit that existence to one reality? by thinking of your dr, you acknowledge your ability to exist there, too.
shifting works largely on belief. "i think, therefore i am" is a mantra that dismantles doubts and reinforces your ability to shift.
— A. THINKING IS BELIEVING. when you shift, the most important mindset is to believe in your dr as real and attainable. doubt anchors you to your current reality (cr), but thought and belief can transport you.
⋆ IF YOU THINK YOU'RE IN YOUR DR, YOU ARE : by focusing your thoughts and immersing yourself in the experience, you align with the energy of that reality.
⋆ AFFIRMATIONS : every time you think about your dr—imagining its details, feeling its emotions—you strengthen its existence. "i think, therefore i am" becomes "i think of my dr, therefore i am in my dr."
— B. YOUR DR ALREADY EXIST. in quantum theories and metaphysics, all realities exist simultaneously, and your consciousness determines which one you inhabit. thinking about a specific dr is like tuning into a radio station—you don’t create the station; you simply align with its frequency.
⋆ CARTESIAN CLARITY : if your thought of the dr exists, the dr must exist. by thinking about it, you prove it’s possible.
⋆ SHIFTING AS NAVIGATION : your thoughts are like coordinates, pointing your consciousness to the dr.
— C. THE FLUIDITY OF IDENTITY : descartes implied that identity is tied to thought. in shifting, your identity isn’t bound by your cr—you can "be" whoever you want.
⋆ SCRIPTED IDENTITY : in your dr, you can script qualities, relationships, or even new personas. the act of thinking and scripting makes them real for you.
doubts about shifting often stem from overthinking or feeling disconnected. descartes’ philosophy helps neutralise this.
— A. DOUBTS AS PROOF OF EXISTENCE. even if you doubt shifting, remember: the ability to doubt is proof of your capacity to think and exist.
⋆ REDIRECT THE DOUBT : instead of "what if i can’t shift?" (if you still think like that, i will SLAP you (i'm joking (not.))) think "i’m aware of my doubt, which means i’m conscious, which means i can direct that consciousness elsewhere."
— B. EMBRACE THE POWER OF CHOISE. descartes argued that thought is evidence of free will. if you’re thinking about shifting, you’re already exercising that will. use it to choose to shift.
— A. MULTIVERSE THEORY MEETS DESCARTES. in a multiverse, infinite realities coexist. thinking of one dr is like opening a door to it. descartes gives you the confidence to step through by asserting that thought is all the proof you need.
— B. YOUR CR VS YOUR DR. the line between your cr and dr is only as real as you allow it to be.
⋆ in your cr, you think of your dr.
⋆ by thinking of your dr, you prove its existence.
⋆ by immersing yourself in those thoughts, you live in your dr.
"I THINK, THEREFORE I AM" is the ultimate affirmation of your shifting journey. it reminds you that your power lies in your consciousness. by thinking of your dr, you validate its existence and affirm your ability to shift there. doubts don’t define you; they highlight your ability to think and create.
in the end, shifting is less about "leaving" one place and more about realising you already are wherever your thoughts take you.
had another dream about my fairytale reality but it was a different man this time with a different love story and now my heads all wonky
this isn’t the first time ive had a dream of him either,, but i woke up confused just like last time because “im not supposed to have feelings for him”
of course, feelings are weird and complicated and there’s a billion and one realities where we’re together instead of the man i was originally pining for
i am not bound to loving one man, and if my subconscious keeps trying to get me to see this other man in a new light, who am i to shut my eyes, cover my ears, and pretend it doesn’t exist?
i’ll script for another reality, one where we’re be together, and for the rest of the day i’ll be tormented by thoughts of him
we already know that the past is what we assume it was, the future is what we believe it will be and the present is what we currently think it is. but the present is a lot more meaningful than past and future. why? because we can only exist NOW.
you may change who you are, but not the fact that you are. you may change what you have, but not the fact that you have. see, you can never escape your "I AM". you are, all the time and every time. it is important to keep in mind that you always ARE, something or someone. you are consciousness, conditioned. you are self-defined awareness. and thus, you re-invent yourself daily. you shouldn’t just "change" your now, you should OWN your now. if you, however, want to change it, you can trade it for a NEW and BETTER now whenever and wherever you want.
in order to be who you want to be now, in order to have what you want to have now, you need to be PRESENT. you need to be HERE. you need to be in the MOMENT. to be present means to experience your imagination the way you wish to experience it. it means to accept your imaginal acts as the CURRENT reality and view the imaginative act as the PRESENT truth. it means to feel as if it’s really happening to you right now, as if it’s taking place on the inside, almost as well as on the outside. and once you feel your act in imagination to be present, you will naturally feel fulfilled, satisfied and secure. you will feel complete because you have filled the void of desire.
i want to share to something edward art told in one of his lectures. he said that instead of being afraid to change, be more afraid of not changing. be more scared of remaining the same. because there’s one undeniable principle: if you change, you will change. if you try to change, you may change. but if you don’t do any of these, you will stay as you are. that’s guaranteed. that’s promised.
you can change, now.
you can be anyone, now.
you can have anything, now
with love, ella
This is my go to method that I use most times I shift. I shift using sleep paralysis about 4 times a week and successfully. I like this method because it puts me in the thoughtless state which allows me to shift and allows me to focus. You don’t need to focus to shift but when I don’t I tend to just not want to shift anymore because I’m so consumed with other thoughts. This is not the void, however. I first shifted with this about four years ago, and have shifted with this method about 62 times that I consciously remember.
Step one: I can’t focus at all when I close my eyes and even if I do it in the day I take a nap. So for whatever reason I put my feet up on the wall. And I shifted the first time I tried. This helps me because even when I do nod off I wake up not long after. And I can actually focus on where I want to go. So I put my feet up usually with a blanket covering my legs and feet. It doesn’t have to be super high up where you’re uncomfortable. Just something even slightly raised helped me lots. I usually stay still because it puts my body to sleep and calms me. But you don’t have to if it’s too uncomfortable.
Step two: Oh, I’m usually listening to a playlist that reminds me of the place I’m shifting to or a moment or memory from my dr. That way I’m not scared by the silence when the sleep paralysis kicks in. Play it quietly so you don’t get annoyed and pick songs that aren’t too distracting. It should just kind of blend in the background. Then I start thinking about memories of my dr and moments. Usually in first person unless I’m looking at photos in my memories. If I nod off, I usually wake up from the unusual position and begin affirming naturally.
Step three: I usually forget I’m affirming and just shift immediately. I open my eyes and then I’m there. Or I get sleep paralysis where I affirm and think I’m there. And I wake up in my dr pretty soon after.
I’ve never failed with this method because I think it just fits well with me. It’s loosely structured and hits all my strengths in visualization, affirmations and so on. So I’d try this for three nights and if it doesn’t work. Apply what did and drop what didn’t. Anyways I’m so excited to shift for the summer to Okinawa. I think this one is just going to be a solo adventure with me and my five dogs. I might permashift from there but I don’t know yet. Does anyone else like to shift for holidays?
Happy shifting lovelies, you got this!
i make up my mind about traveling to a certain reality, and there’s no in character content about my man </3
it’s all very out of canon or simply makes no sense 😭
guess i’ll take this as a sign to script,,, been wanting to anyway <33
i am NOT adding another white man to my list of s/o’s it’s only a crush i am NOT adding another white man to my list of s/o’s it’s only a crush i am NOT- *call ended*
Shifting advice!
Something that really helped me with my shifting journey is meditation. Meditate every day for at least 5 to 10 minutes. I meditate every day for 10 minutes using guided meditation. When I started meditating I saw a lot of improvement in my shifting journey. And it's really relaxing so why not give it a try.
Happy shifting!
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okay so recently actually made the big break. You know, when shifting CLICKS? I got it.
You're shifting your AWARENESS. Nothing else. If you say this thing is in your DR and you're in your DR and think about your DR as if you were there, you've shifted. Even if not physically, you've mentally shifted there. And the physical always follows the mental.
When you daydream about your DR, and you feel it for a moment, even if vague or emotional, you're literally shifting. Affirmations work because you EXPECT to feel your DR. You know what it feels like already. And that is literally visualization. Imagination is visualization, it's literally just that imagination is less detailed. But when you imagine something, the details will follow when you shift.
This is LITERALLY how you shift. Hope this helps
Okay so I'm no pro with the void state yet, but I just wanted to share sth I just found. Cus we're gonna live our dream life no matter what. And I don't gatekeep. A few moment ago, I came across this video The man is talking about an ancient technique to enter the "no mind state" which means the "void state" and it's really simple. Everything he's talking about in the video is literally about the void state. This is his video's description: "In this video I share a technique you can use to access no mind or the void. The technique detaches the mind from the body and allows the spirit to roam free. Experience anytime the ultimate truth with this simple and easy technique." He mention things like:
-leaving your body -relaxing and peace -knowing how to exist without the limit of the mind -being in oneness -being connected to the source -calm mind You can check the video for the tutorial. Personally, I tried it and I have a problem with holding my breath for a long period. But even just by doing this for like 8 sec, I felt this calm sensation, idk how to describe it. I just tried it at the moment, and now I'm just writing this to share immediately. In the comments, people share their experiences with the technique, and they said things like their body detaching. I really hope this help anyone who are into shifting, and manifesting their dream life. I'm telling you if I entered the void state, my consciousness will probably not be living in this reality, bc I plan to manifest my dream life and it's very different from here. 😭😭😭 Looking forward to all your success!!!
tried a method last night but I wasn’t all that into it so I just turned over and decided to go to bed,,, (I’ve been swamped with assignments and final exams and shifting was an impulsive decision that I gave up on halfway through)
nothings wrong with understanding that you’re just not ready to put in the effort to shift,, dependent on your preferred methods, or lack of, it can be extremely draining or super easy
but I decided that I would rather sleep than shift cus it was really late and I haven’t been getting much sleep the past few days,,,
as I’m laying there super annoyed that I can’t fall asleep, my vision turns like completely black,, its early morning by this point and I’ve got a small nightlight that’s semi bright,, it’s never completely dark in my room
and then the feeling,, it was weird,,, I hate roller coasters but I imagine this is how they feel,, it was like I was in a tunnel, like one of those optical illusion ones, and my vision was being like pulled forward with this tunnel thing all around me,, it felt like memories and stuff were rushing past me too
the best way I can describe it is that scene in Doctor Strange when he gets his soul like punched out of him cus that’s exactly how it felt!
it felt like my soul, or my consciousness in this instance, was being pulled out of my body here and being pulled into another one somewhere else
my heart started racing like never before and suddenly my hearing went completely silent too,,, I sleep with a white noise machine and it was like it simply faded out of existence
the whole process felt, both, excruciatingly long and extremely fast at the same time, and by the time it had ended, my heart still racing, I looked over and found that it’d only been 15 minutes,,,
because I wasn’t planning on shifting and was mainly focused on sleeping, I didn’t really know what to do,, I affirmed a bit but I was so jostled that I didn’t really know what I was affirming
eventually it ended and I felt myself wake up back in my bed with my heart pounding like I’ve never felt it do before, and I went to sleep
am I upset that I didn’t shift? kinda,, but at the same time, this is such a huge step that I don’t really mind,,, if anything it just gave me a full day to prepare, script, and make up my mind about where to shift to and what to do because I was so lost man
I'm super excited to feel those symptoms again and actually shift this time! I’m getting closer and closer to traveling realities at the drop of a pin, I can feel it
i can’t wait to know my s/o’s patterns, they way they fidget, the way their mouth moves when the say certain words, their facial expressions
i can’t wait to know them