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There is no "key"🗝️ because there was never a "lock"🔒

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Do any of you remember that girl on TikTok that shifted to the Trojan war?

I always think about that.

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My PJO DR summarized

I wanna be apollo's controversially young girlfriend

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Chaos is actually the same as chuck from supernatural. Everyone is terrified of chaos bc he’s this original, intimidating, cosmic force of existence. But he’s actually just a chill guy who likes to use an alias, write fan fiction about the gods and other pantheons and plays the guitar. All riordanverse books exist in my dr now. Most of the gods and demigods hate it but what can you do.

He even occasionally helps out demigods on quests when they stumble upon him or randomly goes to camp because he still uses the guise of “prophet”. No one knows who he really is. But really, he just a chill guy (the original chill guy).

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yeah some people don’t believe in reality shifting but some people also don’t believe women can orgasm so I stopped trusting other peoples opinions a long time ago

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Chat, I think I might make myself a child of chaos in my PJO DR.

Why? Bc I can. I don't really have a justification.

Thoughts?

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This will forever keep me up at night

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To define is to limit.

Just a friendly reminder that shifting is limitless. Listening to others define what shifting is, is risky. We believe shifting is individualized and unique. So, why do we take what others say as if it’s scripture?

If shifting is so truly limitless and infinite, why rely on others for help? If anything is possible, why limit yourself to thinking you need a certain method, or routine or physical item?

If someone online said the sky is cloudy and storming, but you look out your window and it’s sunny, you’d say that’s wrong. They’re choosing to define the sky in a singular way based on their perception and experience. If someone shifts in a certain way, it doesn’t mean you have to too.

Don’t use random people’s definitions to define an individualized experience.

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reprogramming your mindset

warning: this has some specific scientific/psychological terms that may be new to some of you. idk maybe not. 🤷‍♀️

so, if you're on or have ever been on shifttok, you're probably familiar with Reya's reprogramming your mind concept. In theory, I think it's a great idea. however, I'm not a fan of how she promotes the idea. I think there needs to be more emphasis on the repetition part of reprogramming. with a B.A. in psychology, I'm going to give my input/suggestions on how to approach this.

Why Repetition?

First of all, in neuroscience/neuropsychological terms, we need to follow the idea of Hebb's law. To start off with understanding that neural pathways are the channels that send a signal from one area of the brain to another. For the sake of shifting, we're going to be using this with the examples of those pathways being thoughts and beliefs towards shifting.

Hebb's law or Hebb's rule is a concept where a cell consistently activates another nearby cell, because of this; the connection between the two cells becomes stronger. Often referred to as 'cells that fire together, wire together'. The similar idea is birds of the feather flock together.

the idea of repetition of your affirmations or beliefs works with the subconscious to create these new neural pathways. By repeating your affirmations, these thoughts change the 'default' way of your thinking. Which is likely the negative 'I can't shift, I'll never do it', etc etc.

This means the more you repeat it, the more you'll believe it/ingrain it into your subconscious. repeating these positive affirmations for your beliefs (writing or verbally speaking) work to re-carve those pathways and strengthens them into being your new 'default' thinking. It helps to speak these things out loud since it's been proven your brain processes information differently depending on how it is expressed. I.e. when it is spoken, written, or thought in the mind. So try different ways. (personally I like speaking aloud.)

This would also be a good time to start affirming that your beliefs are true. (I.e. saying 'it is true that I shift easily.) this also works with law of assumption.

Emotions

I see a lot of people preaching the idea of using your emotions to help you manifest/shift. And while can be extremely effective, it can also be very detrimental if you're not in the right headspace. To start off, I suggest avoiding emotions altogether with your affirmations. This is because emotions tend to lead us down a rabbit hole/stray us from our original plans. first figure out your affirmations and get used to repeating them before adding emotion.

That being said, emotions are also extremely powerful. emotional experiences leave the strongest imprints on our mind/subconscious. If you do choose to use emotions, use like gratitude, or love, or joy. (these have the highest vibrational energies.)

Having strong emotional engagement will help your subconscious prioritize these affirmations and desires as truth.

Theta/hypnogogia

If you have been around shifting on social media for a while, you're probably familiar with the theta brainwave state. This is a state where we’re in hypnogogia (the state just before falling asleep or just after waking up.) this is often the best time to do any type of affirmations, whether for shifting or manifestation because this is when the subconscious is most susceptible to information.

Repeating the affirmations and when you're ready; engaging emotion, the theta state is the best time to do it. The theta state can act as a bridge into your subconscious.

In the state, repeat your affirmations with emotions. Try to make them your last thoughts before you fall asleep and your first thoughts when you wake up.

It takes time

I know no one wants to hear that it takes time. But you have to be gentle with yourself and your thinking. you need to understand the fact that you are forming new pathways in your mind by developing these new thoughts and beliefs, and therefore, you are literally forming a habit. Habits take time to build. just like you formed a habit by stating and believing negative or limiting beliefs all this time.

Sometimes habits can be formed in as little as three weeks. however, most people take 30 to 90 days to truly form a consistent habit. And in this case, form a new, solid mindset/belief system. HOWEVER, this does not mean that you won't shift, or change your thought pattern sooner. This is just the average amount of time it takes for habits to be built. ultimately, time is irrelevant so long as you build the habit.

I.e. every morning you want to drink an entire glass of water. After a certain point this will be instilled in your routine (your beliefs/thought patterns), and you will just instinctually go to do it.

This is what we want to do to your mind with your affirmations/beliefs of shifting.

So, Step one: find the affirmation(s) that speak to you. repeat these frequently throughout the day (writing, thinking, speaking, singing, etc) and when you go into the theta state.

Some general options:

My subconscious remembers to shift. (this is for when you're in that Theta/hypngognic state and feel like you can't lock in, or just fall asleep)

I believe in my ability to shift/ I can shift.

I find ease in the entirety of shifting

I am a master shifter (though it is best to define specifically what a 'master shifter' looks like to you. then affirm with those beliefs.

tbh you can do whatever affirmations you want, as long as you like those affirmations and stay consistent with the repetition of them.

Step two: Add emotions. This is option to add if and when you feel ready/are in a good space. But be careful not too stray into negative or unwanted emotions. Focus on high vibrational ones, such as gratitude or love.

Step three: repeat these affirmations in your mind or out loud right before falling asleep and right after waking up. Repeating these affirmations while you are still in the theta brainwave state help to increase and strengthen those pathways in your subconscious.

step four: be patient and kind to yourself. Habits take time. so stay consistent and stay determined.

In conclusion, you are altering pre-existing pathways in your subconscious and paving new ones. this is not something that happens overnight, especially when you take into consideration that the first 7 to 14 years of our lives are when our subconscious are built. This process will take time. But not forever.

you are physically altering parts of your brain to accept and believe these new concepts/thoughts. which is kinda cool if you ask me. This also works really well, not just for reprogramming for shifting, but for any types of manifestation. And a popular belief I see on here is that shifting and manifestation are one in the same.

I do agree with Reya's advice on reprogramming (on tiktok) to not try to shift during this time. This is because you're forming new beliefs and a failed attempt can hinder the new subconscious programming that you want.

EITHER WAY... Good luck, happy reprogramming.

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Me scrolling on pinterest and seeing art of a blonde guy in greek mythology with a lyre: oh is this Achilles or Apollo?

Me, now starting to sweat, trying to figure it out when I see his dark haired lover next to him: which tragic couple are you???

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Practice setting intention

posted a video about this on tiktok, but I'm putting it here too.

if you struggle with the idea of setting intention or feel like you're doing it wrong, there are a few things you could do to practice. the most common way would be to decide/set the intention/declare you're going to do something and then doing it.

ie. saying 'I'm going to get a glass of water'. then you go get a glass of water. or decide 'I'm going to shower tonight', then actually showering. set intention with small/easily accomplishable things, then do them.

Now for my suggestion on a way to practice:

on nights you're not actively trying to get to your DR, decide/set intention/declare you're going to wake up here. yes, as in this reality, your OR (or CR if thats what you call it.)

when you wake up and see you're in this reality after setting the intention to be, it can help put into perspective how easy it can be to do the same but for your dr.

plus from a science side of things, seeing visual proof of your intention coming to fruition/getting what you want is tied to reliance and increased motivation.

basically, set intention to wake up in this reality. then when you do, congratulations, you've set intention and seen it through.

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WAIT - Guys-

Jesus was a demigod.

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Ways to shift!

DISCLAIMER: Now this isn't full proof, please take this all with a grain of salt because what works for other people might not for you. I want to emphasize that you don't need anything to shift, you just need yourself! I'm am simply going to be listing some ways you can actually shift (like states you can be in) and this was all done by research I have seen on reddit so shoutout to r/shiftingrealities. 𓆩♡𓆪 Without further ado, enjoy the VERY long research that I have done so far!

When you shift realities two things mainly happen: 1. You connect to your DR which is basically just when you visualize and robotic affirm / affirm. 2. Or when you detach from your CR. This is when you get into an altered state of consciousness. Meditation is a great way to help with this, though it isn't needed!

There are different types of states/methods, I'll list the many I have done research on so far. Hypnogogia: This state is the state between wakefulness and sleep. Sleep methods usually use this state because you experience this state while you're drifting off to sleep! Hypnopompia: This is when you first WAKE UP, when you're still very groggy. If you can't seem to shift during sleep methods, use this state when you first wake up if you remember! Lucid dreams: These are super good since you're already detached from your CR self and in your dream world. Though, it can be a little difficult to shift through, it's still fun experiencing a lucid dream and gives you motivation when you experience it. (I've listed ways to get Lucid in my last couple of posts!) Sleep Paralysis: Sleep paralysis is a state of instant manifestation so what you feel, you see, you experience. Hence, why it's so good for shifting. Try not to freak out when you get into this state because it can cause hallucinations (speaking from experience oh my goodness). But super great! You can also go into a lucid dream from there! Meditation: Basically, you get into a meditative state and lose awareness of your CR and gain awareness of your DR. Like the redditor said, This has never worked for me but, it has for a lot of other people!!

What type of shifter are you guys? Meditative shifter

Manifestation shifter

Xenophrenic shifter All my lucid dreamers, astral projecters, and sleep paralysis cool people fit in here.

Sleepy shifters: Hyonagogia and hypnopompia girlies fit in here( 🙋) . Tiredness is a great altered state of consciousness because your brain waves are different from when you're in an awake, alert state of mind.✧₊⁺ Happy shifting!

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Knowing we’re going to see Orpheus in The Sandman added extra layers to this comment for me

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Bet the writers all sat around giggling after coming up with the Orpheus and Eurydice comment/reference

Maybe it was just me.

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I just saw the ask where you mentioned you were shifting to be John Constantine. So I just had to ask, are you stifting for Zatanna or the Shark?

heres the thing..... my dr has a lot of non canon things. so not king shark, though we do know each other.

my endgame is dream of the endless (the sandman). plus I'm doing a soulmates trope, which isn't canon in the slightest but idc its my dr I'm gonna have fun.

I was involved with zatanna for a while, but she kinda died. While I am shifting as Constantine and majority of the backstory/plot is the same or similar, there are things I changed just bc I wanted to. (like love interest, plot, family/kids, where I live, etc.)

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Hi, so I see your shifting to Sandman. I'm shifting to be John Constantine apprentice because I'm crazy. I know he's in the sandman universe/knows the characters, I know nothing about Sandman. Is there anything I should be prepared for?

if that makes you crazy, idk what shifting as Constantine makes me. 😭 the

yeah. theres a lot to unpack with the sandman series.

Generally the Endless don't really get involved with Constantine (unless you script otherwise) so you should be fine with them. Just keep in mind, your actions have consequences. so if you do something that messes with the Endless or their realms, they may get involved if you pose an actual threat.

You'll deal with hell/demons a lot more than the other sandman characters, so make sure you're mentally prepared for all that. bc hell/demons is a lot. especially since Lucifer Morningstar originated from the sandman series (and then got his own series which has even more stuff in it).

with Lucifer....LMFAO good luck. I scripted Lucifer is like a paternal figure so we're never really on bad terms. but he is described to be the second most powerful entity in the entire DC universe and John Constantine does interact with him/other angels and demons regularly.

my thoughts:

have protective wards/sigils that prevent celestials from doing anything harmful or negative to you. (not that anything WILL happen, but odds are it will and I'd rather be safe than sorry.)

make sure to have immunity to possession or mind control.

tbh I scripted in a book that kinda has every thing I'd ever need to know about the occult in it that I can refer to at any time. (which includes spells, gods, creatures, etc)

I'd say plan accordingly since you'd be human (I'm assuming) and will be dealing with god level entities.

I lived on the fandom wiki for Constantine/hellblazer when making my DC script. I'd suggest looking at Constantine's backstory or anything that could tie him to the sandman. Or just do a deep dive into all of the magical/celestial characters to better understand how they connect, which is what I did.

if you can't read the comics, look at YouTube videos, TikTok's, the tv shows; anything that may help you piece together the lore better (if you don't care about spoilers.)

basically, do your research. there is a lot going on with the occult side of DC and the best I can suggest is to script in a lot of protection for yourself. if this doesn't help you can always message me or ask another question :)