What Is The Reticular Activating System And Does It Relate To Shifting?

lucid dreaming 101: what is a false awakening?

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a false awakening is exactly what it sounds like. It is a dream where in the dream you "wake up" in a bed. these dreams are often confusing and disorienting. I have found these dreams are more common since I have started trying to have lucid dreams i control.

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it seems like, for me at least, these dreams exist as my dreams way of keeping me from becoming lucid. these dreams make it hard to get lucid, because they often make you think you've woken up.

a way you can combat this is to reality check when you wake up to reality check in order to prove to yourself you aren't dreaming.

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i got lucid in my nap just now. twice.

i was very aware yet forgot my shifting intention and questioned if i were actually lucid.

this happens all the time i didn’t even try to get lucid i didnt do any method.

this happens to me all. the. time.

this is what i mean when i say my methods work but havent gotten me to shift due to my own issues.

do better than me!

when it comes to my advice do as i say not as i do…

what is prospective memory and how can it help you shift?

pt 1: not lucid dreaming method specific

the article “How to Have More Lucid Dreams with Prospective Memory” By Rebecca Casale states that,

“Having good prospective memory is like hearing an alarm going off inside your head just when you need it. It shouts with an inaudible voice: REMEMBER TO DO THAT THING, NOW!”

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there is a shifting hack i’ve seen where you set small intentions throughout the day this is a very good practice for shifting because it consciously activates the prospective memory.

prospective memory is defined as “a form of memory that involves remembering to perform a planned action or recall a planned intention at some future point in time."

an example is:

you wake up, and you think of what you are going to do today. you realize you have to go grocery shopping and then make lunch by noon. you have set this memory cue into your mind so when you see the clock near noon you know to have lunch prepared.

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intentionally pay attention to things you’re doing and possibly even set a timed routine for certain things.

setting small intentions and then fulfilling them will train the brain to actively use the prospective memory, so that when you set a strong intention to shift, it will increase your odds.

here’s an example:

for the day you have to study for a test, go to lunch with a friend, and take a shower. if you were to practice this you can set the intention by thinking about how you will do it at such time (you can also say it out loud or write it to further establish the intention)

“today i’m going to shower in the morning at 10am, go to lunch with my friend at noon, then study from 5-7.”

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once you establish these things add:

“tonight i am going to shift to my desired reality”

actively notice as you fulfill these intentions and you can even say it out loud as you do things so your brain is taking note of these intentions being carried out.

for example: “i am at lunch with my friend.”

this will theoretically help your brain to be more willing to complete your intention of shifting.

like many things, this will require time and effort and may not work right away but try it out and let me know how it goes!!

comment if you have any questions <3

part II will be about how to use this for the lucid dreaming method

hiii shiftblr im kat, my pronouns are she/her, im 22 and im 2 months from a psych bachelors degree. my s/o is lexie grey from greys anatomy (WLW)

I have spent the past few years researching shifting with my theory that sleep methods happen successfully during dream sleep. being in psych, I have researched states of consciousness and practices such as hypnosis, lucid dreaming, and meditation both in a formal classroom setting and on my own. I personally believe the multiverse theory, and most of my information and methods revolve around the lucid dreaming method, and dreaming in general. I have developed several methods using scientific backing, such as classical conditioning, rem sleep activation, and self-hypnosis. a lot of these techniques have been applied already to shifting but I like to try and help people find what works for them and help them to hone these skills, and introduce new methods to them. while I have not successfully shifted, I have gotten close uncountable times via lucid dreams (affirming, opening portals, summoning my s/o lucidly, etc.) but I have yet to perfect my own lucid dreams. this is my first post on here.... ever? and im nervous so please be kind! feel free to comment or dm and ask anything!! ♡

more personal introduction♡

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I realized my original introduction was more based on my research than me so I thought I'd make a more personal intro.

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♡ I use the name kat on here ♡ my pronouns are she/her ♡ im 22

♡ this is my last semester before getting a psych bachelors degree. ♡ my s/o in all my drs is lexie grey from greys anatomy (WLW)

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my favorite artists are

♡ taylor swift

♡ hozier

♡ chappell roan

♡ olivia rodrigo

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♡ greys anatomy

♡ arcane

♡ friends

♡ new girl

♡ criminal minds

♡ gilmore girls

—————————♡————————— I have too many favorite movies to list- off the top of my head:

♡ mamma mia 1&2

♡ the hunger games series

♡ the spider verse movies (and many other marvel movies)

♡ the oceans series

♡ various barbie movies

♡ various disney movies

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click here to see my drs

what is prospective memory and how can it help you shift?

pt 1: not lucid dreaming method specific

the article “How to Have More Lucid Dreams with Prospective Memory” By Rebecca Casale states that,

“Having good prospective memory is like hearing an alarm going off inside your head just when you need it. It shouts with an inaudible voice: REMEMBER TO DO THAT THING, NOW!”

︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵

there is a shifting hack i’ve seen where you set small intentions throughout the day this is a very good practice for shifting because it consciously activates the prospective memory.

prospective memory is defined as “a form of memory that involves remembering to perform a planned action or recall a planned intention at some future point in time."

an example is:

you wake up, and you think of what you are going to do today. you realize you have to go grocery shopping and then make lunch by noon. you have set this memory cue into your mind so when you see the clock near noon you know to have lunch prepared.

︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵

intentionally pay attention to things you’re doing and possibly even set a timed routine for certain things.

setting small intentions and then fulfilling them will train the brain to actively use the prospective memory, so that when you set a strong intention to shift, it will increase your odds.

here’s an example:

for the day you have to study for a test, go to lunch with a friend, and take a shower. if you were to practice this you can set the intention by thinking about how you will do it at such time (you can also say it out loud or write it to further establish the intention)

“today i’m going to shower in the morning at 10am, go to lunch with my friend at noon, then study from 5-7.”

︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵‿︵‿୨♡୧‿︵

once you establish these things add:

“tonight i am going to shift to my desired reality”

actively notice as you fulfill these intentions and you can even say it out loud as you do things so your brain is taking note of these intentions being carried out.

for example: “i am at lunch with my friend.”

this will theoretically help your brain to be more willing to complete your intention of shifting.

like many things, this will require time and effort and may not work right away but try it out and let me know how it goes!!

comment if you have any questions <3

part II will be about how to use this for the lucid dreaming method

my new method is scaring myself into my dr by watching news reports of the fucked up president fuck this fucked to country even more

scared of my dr? shouldnt be! it’s far scarier staying here!!

i’m in the most expensive state can’t get a job here with the degree i just paid tens of thousands of dollars for, can’t get an apartment here, can’t be with my gf.

gotta shift!!!

Babe, you were conditioned to believe it's not possible. Remember that.

My drs!

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i'm permashifting and once i'm in my main / first dr (my better cr) i scripted i can go to any other dr just by saying "i'm shifting to my __ dr"

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my drs:

✦ my main dr is a better CR which has an apartment in just outside of boston because my s/o canonically went to harvard medical school and in my dr she's currently in med school. we hang out at— like lesbian bars and cat cafes.

✦ in my greys dr i work in the psych department at seattle grace mercy west. my s/o in this (and all other drs) is lexie grey.

✦ i want a dr where i live out the barbie movies OR a fame dr but within the barbie universe

✦ i used to have an x-men/marvel account where i'd be friends and roommates with kate bishop but it's been a minute.

i do want a spiderverse dr basically just to hang out with hobie.

✦ my waiting room is unfinished but it's like most where i'm able to do check in on other realities, summon people from drs, and just hang around with powers and abilities and such.

✦ i have a dr in italy where i own a cafe and my family owns a pizzeria. i have a cottage full of cats and a garden and spend the days relaxing

✦ i’m currently considering an arcane dr but i havent planned it much

omg another wlw greys shifter !! love to see it

lowkey feel like greys shifters (especially wlw) are so few and far between tbh 💔

hey!! yes i agree! it seems like such a rare dr for such a popular show… kinda crazy to me. especially since the show is filled to the brim with absolute hotties!