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can the brain DISTINGUISH between what is “REAL” (in the 3D) and what is IMAGINED (in the 4D)? 🧠✨

the NEUROSCIENCE of REALITY SHIFTING/LAW OF ASSUMPTION

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hi angels! ₊˚⊹♡

i know sometimes when we talk about reality shifting and the law of assumption, it can feel like magic, and it really is!

so i wanted to start a new series where i explore the science behind it, or more specifically the correlations i observe between scientific literature and spiritual manifestation philosophies! 🫶

this first post addresses the idea that YOUR BRAIN CANNOT TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PHYSICAL REALITY (3D) AND IMAGINED REALITY (4D)!

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☀️✨ your brain’s reality and imagination OVERLAP deeply

research shows that when you vividly imagine something,

your brain activates similar neural patterns as when you actually perceive it in the physical realm (Dijkstra et al., 2021).

♡ this means:

⤷ your brain treats vivid imagination and real perception in a similar way.

if you assume yourself into a new reality strongly enough,

your brain can’t fully distinguish between what is “imagination” and what is “actual experience”. it just responds as if it’s happening.

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☀️✨ your brain uses “signal strength” to decide what’s real

another study (Dijkstra & Fleming, 2023) found that:

the mind COMBINES both real and imagined signals and decides something is “real” if it feels strong enough.

♡ this means:

⤷ when you assume something with enough emotion, focus, and vividness, your brain accepts it as reality and starts building your experience around it.

so when you shift realities or assume a new self concept,

you’re literally feeding stronger signals into your system, until your whole brain and body accept it as true.

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recent neuroscience research (Dijkstra et al., 2021) explored how vividly imagining something can activate the brain in ways that closely resemble real perception.

the brain scan figure above shows that certain brain regions — including the pre-supplementary motor area (pre-SMA) and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) — are significantly modulated by how vivid an individual’s mental imagery is, and how visible a physical stimulus is.

✨₊˚⊹♡ basically:

the stronger and more vivid your imagination, the more your brain treats it as if it were real perception.

interestingly, the early visual cortex (evc), which is a brain region crucial for vision, responded differently:

• vivid imagination produced neural patterns more similar to low-visibility perception

• while “real” (physical) perception during high visibility matched more vivid imagery.

💡✨ this means that even if your imagined experience feels “lighter” than seeing something with your eyes open, your brain is still processing it as real enough to influence your perception of reality (Dijkstra et al., 2021).

AKA…

⤷ if you imagine vividly enough, your brain starts accepting your assumptions as real experiences.

this beautifully correlates with the idea behind manifestation and reality shifting:

the more vividly and consistently you assume something is real, the more your brain and your consciousness work together to make it true. and that truth is ultimately what is reflected back to you in the 3D (physical). in a sense, your brain literally weaves imagination into reality. so use that to your advantage!!

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☀️✨ is unconscious imagination real too?

research is also exploring how imagination can happen unconsciously (Jaworska, 2024).

the study referenced above suggests that:

your deeper mind is constantly imagining and projecting possibilities without you even realizing it.

so not only are you consciously shifting with affirmations, intention and focus, but your subconscious is also weaving your path in the background.

essentially, you’re ALWAYS creating. even when you’re not actively thinking about it!

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💫✨ plus: traditional neuroscience findings still correlate with shifting

♡ your brain’s neural pathways change based on belief.

• this is a phenomenon referred to as neuroplasticity.

when you affirm a new assumption over and over (ex. “i am successful”), your brain literally rewires itself to treat that assumption as true.

♡ your reticular activating system (RAS) focuses your perception.

• when you assume something, your RAS filters reality to show you evidence matching that assumption so that you experience more of it.

♡ deep meditation states make shifting easier.

• when you’re relaxed (theta/delta brainwaves), your subconscious is wide open to suggestion. that’s why shifting techniques often make use of deep relaxation, meditation or even falling asleep!

^ i’ll definitely be making more posts discussing the above concepts in FURTHER DETAIL, so keep an eye out! there’s lots of literature available right now about it, so i highly suggest looking into it if you’re interested! 🤍✨

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🕯️✨ in short:

you are always shifting realities, whether you realize it or not.

you are always shaping your world with your assumptions. reality is yours to choose. <3

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📄✨ SOURCES

1. Dijkstra N, Fleming SM. Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination. Nat Commun. 2023 Mar 23;14(1):1627. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-37322-1. PMID: 36959279; PMCID: PMC10036541.

2. Dijkstra N, Mazor M, Kok P, Fleming S. Mistaking imagination for reality: Congruent mental imagery leads to more liberal perceptual detection. Cognition. 2021 Jul;212:104719. doi: 10.1016/j.cognition.2021.104719. Epub 2021 Apr 18. PMID: 33878636; PMCID: PMC8164160.

3. Jaworska A. Conscious imagination vs. unconscious imagination: a contribution to the discussion with Amy Kind. Front Psychol. 2024 Jul 25;15:1310701. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1310701. PMID: 39118843; PMCID: PMC11306181.

✨ NOTE: i recognize that not everyone reading this may come from a scientific background, or even desire to dive into the full technical details of the neuroscience mechanisms and topics i discussed here. for that reason, the content of this post is intentionally simplified to make the core ideas more accessible, while still staying true to the scientific literature referenced above. if you’re interested in a deeper dive, i HIGHLY recommend giving the original papers a read! 🫶 additionally, while i integrated scientific findings into this post, my overall discussion remains interpretive and spiritually oriented, reflecting the bridge between neuroscience research and manifestation philosophy, as well as expressing the correlations i observed between the two.✨

sending so much love and light! <3

luthebaddie

guide on how to apply law of assumption 𖹭

what loa is: "assume you have it and you have it".

but you obviously you already know that. now what??

001. decide what you want. let's use perfect skin as an example. you want your skin to be clear, moisturised and smooth. be specific

002. say you have it. in your mind, out loud, write it somewhere, doesn't matter.

"I have perfect skin" — wow, you've made an assumption, good job!!

003. persist. you know what's true now — you have perfect skin — and stick to it.

looked in a mirror and saw a pimple? no you didn't, your skin is perfect, you dgaf.

wonder if it's working? it already worked, you don't have to worry.

someone pointed out your skin looks worse? it's a lie, your skin is perfect.

catch yourself thinking 'my skin is so bad today'? remind yourself it's not true, your skin is perfect.

just like that. get used to changing your thoughts into your affirmations.

004. well, that's basically it. just a few words on methods:

affirming — basically thinking, so that's useful;

sats — good if you struggle to accept everything is that easy and it can be real;

list — perfect if you have a lot of things you wanna manifest! affirm you have everything from your list.

anything works if you say so and if you like it. manifesting is easy and fun. remember that. don't overcomplicate things, don't overthink.

remember, you already have everything you want. good luck, baddies <333

aloira999

50 FUN AND UNIQUE THINGS TO MANIFEST

Always smelling incredible without trying.

Every photo of you looking stunning.

Strangers complimenting you unprompted.

Being naturally gifted at every sport you try.

Your hair always air drying perfectly.

Finding money in old coat pockets constantly.

Every playlist you make becoming everyone's favourite.

Animals being obsessed with you.

Always getting a window seat.

Being the person everyone wants at their party.

Waking up before your alarm feeling completely rested.

Every candle you own lasting twice as long.

Being ambidextrous.

Every plant you own thriving.

Always knowing exactly what to order at a restaurant.

Parallel parking perfectly every single time.

Being fluent in three languages.

Every book you read becoming your new favourite.

Always having the best handwriting in the room.

Attracting a loyal, chaotic, hilarious friend group.

Being scouted for something incredible out of nowhere.

Your own personal library with a sliding ladder.

Never getting a bad haircut again.

Manifesting a role in your favourite film franchise.

Hotel rooms always upgrading you for free.

Being the person whose skin never looks tired.

Every outfit you put together looking intentional and editorial.

Knowing exactly what someone needs to hear.

Your favourite artists always coming on tour near you.

Front row at every concert you attend.

A bedroom that always feels cosy regardless of the season.

Being the person who finds the best hidden restaurants.

Every iced coffee you make at home tasting better than a cafe.

Attracting a pen pal from your dream country.

Being naturally funny without trying to be.

Owning a vintage car in perfect condition.

Your bags never feeling heavy no matter what is in them.

Always waking up with clear skin.

Being the person whose recommendations everyone trusts.

A dog that is completely obsessed with you specifically.

Stumbling into a career that does not feel like work.

Always having the best seat in any cinema.

Every injury healing twice as fast as normal.

Being cast in a music video randomly.

Your own greenhouse full of things you actually grew.

Never running out of hot water in the shower.

Always finding your size in the sale.

Being the person strangers ask to take their photo because you clearly know what you are doing.

Every journal you start actually getting finished.

Living somewhere with a view that makes people gasp when they visit.

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saintnyneve

only you can save yourself. get the fuck up and persist.

some tough love/wake up call for all the shifters/manifestors out there.

there is nothing. no one that can save you. you wake up everyday, scroll through tumblr/tiktok/pinterest/whatever the fuck and then go back to sleep thinking 'oh maybe i'll find a good enough method'. you keep hoping for some random miracle while still thinking of the same old sob story. you keep looking for new bloggers, new information, new method to try. well? you're still here aren't you? i don't see your desires around you.

you treat persistence as if it's a suggestion. then you're in people's askbox sending them messages like "WHY CAN'T I PERSIST?" you tell me. why can't you? why is it so hard for you to actually stay consistent with the thing YOU want. why is it so hard for you to stay thinking in YOUR favor?

no blogger, no tiktoker, no youtuber can shift or manifest for you. NO ONE. no one is coming to save your sorry ass. they're fucking lying if they say otherwise. ONLY YOU CAN SAVE YOURSELF. how hard is it to actually stay firm in your mindset. you have the cheat code, you have the methods, you have your affirmations. how hard is it for you to stand the fuck up and decide? decide that you are getting the thing you want. decide that you are NOT taking ANYTHING else.

why do you keep waking up and repeating the loop? how much time has it been? weeks? months? years? and you've combed the entire internet for the SAME. DAMN. INFORMATION. again and again.

how many times are you going to think 'this time i'll get it' only to turn back around and waver. only to repeat this entire process. how hard is it for you to persist in what you want. you have had no trouble persisting in your negative thoughts all these years. do you truly want your desires or is thinking in your favor too much for you?

i get it, with someone who had ab*sive parents previously, persisting is hard. it takes strong determination to do so. but staying here? is that fucking sunshine and rainbows? why are you asking people how to persist. persisting is literally staying firm in your thoughts and NOT giving into your 3d or whatever bullshit you term it. as long as you keep reacting to the world around you, you will keep failing. when know that you have it and not take a no for example? that is when you get what you want. people have changed their lives so much. because they got off of other people's blogs and actually applied stuff into their lives. you want it that bad? get it. it's literally yours to grab. no one else will take it and hand it over to you.