Reality shifting

Reality shifting is a term popularized in internet culture in 2020, primarily on TikTok, for the practice of "transferring" or "shifting" one's consciousness to a fictional universe or a parallel universe.[1][2] The practice is said to be similar to astral projection and lucid dreaming. [1] Practitioners explain the phenomenon as possible due to multiverse theory, but also describe it to be a spiritual practice involving exploration of deeper consciousness. [3]

Description

The process typically involves relaxation, visualisation, and affirmations, similar to the process of meditation or self-hypnosis.[1][4][5]

The experience is typically said to be similar to astral projection and manifestation. While astral projection claims to explore the astral plane, shifters claims one's awareness becomes aware towards a alternate self. Shifters often tie in the idea of a higher self and deeper levels of consciousness. Similar shifting like/dimension travelling can be seen way back with yogi's gaining Siddhi where it was claimed higher advanced yogi's could dimension travel and perform supernatural powers.

Criticism

Reality shifting has been criticized to be a form of escapism. While not inherently harmful, reality shifting can become harmful if used by unhealthy individuals. Similar to other spiritual practices, the individual makes it either negative or positive depending on the way they approach it.

See also

References
  1. Somer, Eli; Cardeña, Etzel; Figueiredo Catelan, Ramiro; Soffer-Dudek, Nirit (30 October 2021). "Reality shifting: psychological features of an emergent online daydreaming culture". Current Psychology: 1–13. doi:10.1007/s12144-021-02439-3. PMC 8556810. PMID 34744401 – via SpringerLink.
  2. What is reality shifting, and does the TikTok trend work?, 19 June 2021, retrieved 28 December 2022
  3. Cavender, Elena (2021-07-27). "TikTok's reality shifting trend mixes dream-like consciousness with fandoms". Mashable. Retrieved 2021-11-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ShiftTok: Reality Shifting Trend Can Be Dangerous, Experts Say, 26 January 2022, retrieved 1 January 2023
  5. Inside 'reality shifting', the trend where TikTokers claim they can enter the world of Harry Potter, 17 July 2021, retrieved 28 December 2022
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