Reasons To Keep Attempting To Shift

Random thoughts on effort in shifting or Your brain isn't stupid – trust it.

I’m making this post after realizing that every time I’ve successfully shifted or had a lucid dream, it’s been when I wasn’t focused on making it happen. As always, it’s based on MY experience — I just needed to have it written down for future reference.

Last night, I went to bed without using a method or setting the intention to shift because I realized that, at the end of the day, my brain already knows what I want.

I think about shifting 24/7, so I decided to stop forcing it and trust that my mind is on my side and will take me exactly where I want to be.

As a result, I had a lucid dream for the first time in four months (I love shifting through lucid dreams, so not being able to have one in this long was a big deal for me).

Update: It’s been four days since I started implementing this mindset, and I’ve had two lucid dreams, two false awakenings, and three DR dreams.

I’ve come to realize that my idea of effort — doing methods, saying affirmations etc. — isn't as helpful as I once thought. All I’ve been doing is micromanaging the act of shifting, and as a result, I’ve been keeping myself here. All that energy, rather than bringing me closer, only built resistance, pushing me further from my goal.

I keep saying I want to shift and taking deliberate steps to make it happen, but ironically, most of the time, it’s this very effort that holds me back because it’s not backed by belief, but by fear.

Not focusing on the act of shifting — telling myself, "I know my brain knows what I want to happen and is going to make it happen" — and then letting myself fall asleep while thinking about whatever I want has helped me the most.

Not thinking about shifting while intending to shift has taken away the overthinking. Because when I’m doing a method, affirming, or setting 2000 intentions, there’s always that voice going: “What if I fail? What if I wake up here again?” or “I wonder if it’ll work,” or some other fear-based thought.

But how can my brain resist something if I’m not giving it anything to resist?

I already know, subconsciously, that I want to shift, and that’s all I need. If I don’t force it consciously, my brain has nothing to fight against. And that’s when the shift happens.

Yesterday I wrote this on my notes app as a draft because I was planning to post it, but I was tired because of university classes and studies, so as soon as I arrived home I went to sleep without posting it.

And today I had a dream with my s/o's where we were reuniting to celebrate my birthday. MY BIRTHDAY IS THIS FRIDAY. When I woke up I was like OMG OMG OMG. I almost cried out of happiness. I'm gonna spoils those two wonderful beings that are my s/o's with so much love as soon as I shift to my dr. The motivation this dream gave me was almost insane.

my sx-types: all enneagrams !!

idk why i forgot to post it there.

tg: lieadiam

i recommend Julia method if you like affirmations, Adhd method[if you love music and get distraced easily plus affirmations or visualization], 5 senses[if you love visualizing] and the hug one[if you love visualization and have a special and no it does not need to be romantic, it can be a friend, family, pet,etc]

Also technically every method can be a awake one if you change it enough

OMG, I'M LATE TO REPLY TO THIS BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I've never heard of the adhd method, but having in consideration how easily sometimes I get distracted because of how loud my family tends to be while they are in the house it might actually be really helpful.

Once again, thank you so much!!

guys

one of the best minimalistic witchy things you can do is clean your house.

seriously. light a candle and go to town. in the process of cleaning, you’re also metaphysically cleansing your space which opens doors to renew wards and put up additional barriers if necessary.

you’ll feel much better afterwards, and remember to take breaks if you need to.

— SELF CONCEPT AFFIRMATIONS, ✰.

✩ idgaf what i see, what i hear, it’s mine and it’s mine now. i manifest in seconds literally everything i want no matter what because i say so. i’m so deserving of what i want because i’m so powerful. no exceptions i always get what i want. nobody can tell me shit, IT IS ALL MINE.

✩ i’m THAT BITCH. everyone that i’ve liked has been obsessed with me. everyone that i’ve dated has spoiled me. i’ve got that top-tier personality, looks, aura. NO ONE ELSE WOULD BE ABLE TO DO IT LIKE I’M DOING IT !!!

✩ everything about me is PERFECT. everything in my life is PERFECT. everything always works out for me BEST CASE SCENARIO. everything always goes MY WAY.

things i’ve learned as a shifter who has shifted both awake and asleep

(if you know you know)

everything is up to you, therefore you determine if you shift or not

a lot of people back out if they’re scared. use your fear as an affirmation of you actually being there, use it to ground yourself. you are perfectly capable of shifting, despite the feeling of fear. you will shift and it may be scary, use it as a tool to keep you there

in my experience, i’ve felt things when i shift. i also have not felt anything change and still shifted. it can be both. yes you don’t need “symptoms”, but you can still feel things.

 that being said, you don’t need to feel anything or everything to shift. 

if you believe something, it will happen. if you think something won’t work, it won’t work!

shifting is instant, you can be in any reality at any moment! time is fake!!

using methods is not completely useless, they may not work for you and you should do things that feel right for you but being completely against tools that can help is like going backwards instead of forward.

at the end of the day, shifting is up to you. 

nobody can make you shift but yourself, and there are a bunch of tools out there for you to use. the best and the biggest tool is you.

divider can be found here.

i was also told it would be funny if i shared that i shifted in the shower butt ass naked and wide awake before so take that as u will

Affirmations are statements, not wishes. They’re literally called AFFIRMations, as in reaffirming.

Use them as a way to remind yourself what you already have, not what you want to have.

Witches & Witchcraft: Types & Definitions

There is an abundance of types of witches, some being more common than others, for example, death witch or hedge witch. I have provided the different types of witches with a brief description/definition of what they study, believe and tools most commonly used for each.

The types of witchcraft is entirely up to the individual which they prefer to do. One person may only follow on type of magick whereas another may follow several. Listed are a handful of the many kinds, but I'm listing the most common/known types of magick/witchcraft that people fall into.

I have grouped some witches together as they fit together under the same or similar definitions.

Types of Witches

Religious witches;

Christian, Satanic (Theistic), Laveyan Satanic, Hellenic, Celtic and Wiccan, etc. are witches that follow a primary belief system and incorporate their religion into the craft.

Non-Religious witches;

Secular - doesn't work with [a] deity(ies).

Science - (also a craft type), uses metaphysical and scientific fads and theories mixed together.

Other types of witches;

Solitary - works alone and is not part of a coven. Won't typically work with other witches for spell work or any part of their practice.

Eclectic - a practice that includes multiple practises from different areas. A mixture of all practices, may practise one more than another, or all equally.

Hereditary/Generational - a witch who is born into a family whom practice the craft. The term 'Blood witch' is often a hot topic of controversy as to whether it makes one a more powerful witch.

Traditional - a type that is based on honouring the traditional ways of magick, which also ties in nicely with generational/hereditary witches.

Chaotic/Chaos - a witch who utilizes new, non-traditional and unorthodox methods. It's still relatively new and highly individualistic practice while still drawing from common forms of magick.

Types of Witchcraft/Magick

Green Witch; A witch who uses natural magick, such as creating blends of different plants, or primarily using herbs and/or crystals spells in their craft. Tools mostly consist of herbs, crystals, stones, flowers, soil or other greenery.

Hedge Witch; Also know as an astral witch, this type of magick is orientated around spiritual work such as astral projection, lucid dreaming, spirit work, healing and out-of-body magick. Tools mostly consist tarot cards, runes, pendulum, stones, crystal ball, mirrors & candles.

Dream Witch; Mindful and internal magickal practice mainly based from interpreting dreams and/or engaging in lucid dreaming. Practises used to 'de-code' symbols and messages in the dream world can be used similarly to how one would use divination techniques. Tools mostly consist of dream catchers, candles, books of glossaries of symbols.

Sea/Ocean; Derived from materials and abstract ideas involving ocean and the oceanic world. Sea or ocean magick can be worked with by using things found on or relating to a beach/lagoon. A sea witch might draw their energy from such tools. Tools commonly consist of driftwood, pebbles/stones, seashells, ocean water, bones, seaweed, candles.

Storm/Weather; magick used through combining one's energy with the weather; most commonly rain. Weather witches will collect different ingredients provided by the weather, absorb energy from storms, manipulate winnds, or perhaps predict the weather. Tools most commonly consist of rain/snow water, symbols/weather maps, crystals.

Cottage/Hearth; Magick that is weaved and worked or embedded into mundane tasks around the house or for loved ones. Cottage magick is usually worked into cleaning, hobbies or cooking. Tools commonly consist of essential oils, incense, bells, flowers, cleaning utensils, spices and herbs.

Tea Witch; Creating blends of teas for protection, remedies or even to use for tea-leaf divination. Tools commonly consist of tea, herbs, waters, spices.

Tech Witch; Use of technology in the craft, mostly based through phones or computers. Mostly used for storing of information, grimoires, spell books and Book of Shadows/diaries. Tools consist of apps on the phone, digital sigils, online blogs and pages.

Garden/Flora; Mostly (if not all) focused on herbal and botanical measures. Many garden witches have their own garden and plant flowers and herbs to draw in energy for their home and to include in rituals and spells. Tools commonly consist of flowers, soil, seeds, greenery, twigs/tree branches, leaves.

Elemental; Using all 4 (or 5) elements in an honouring or acknowledging form. A witch can choose to work with all, or singular elements. One may have a dedicated area on their alters to a particular elements. Tools consist of anything related to said element.

Faery/Fae; Magick for those who communicate with, and/or work with the Fae. Those whom work with fae may also leave offerings regularly as thanks for the assistance of a faery in their spell work. Tools commonly consist of anything sweet, sigils, offerings.

Spirit; A practice which an individual will perform spell work in conjunction with (or the help of) any manner of spirit, including Ouija, demon spirits, spiritual contact of any kind, working with ancestors. Tools commonly consist of crystals, bells, incense, Ouija boards, tarot cards, pendulums, sigils.

Draconian: The use of dragons and dragon imagery; whether it be trough astral matters or in spells and rituals. May also be connected with dragon spirits on their journey. Tools commonly consist of dragons art, statues, candles.

Seasonal; Utilizing and drawing energy from specific time periods of the year for their magick. One individual may feel more powerful at a particular time of year. It can also be spread out into the 4 seasons. Tools commonly consist of herbs related to certain seasons, stones, ruins and the weather.

Music; Can be through singing, humming, playing an instrument, creating music or having it on during spell work to add energies. Tools consist of speakers, instruments, voice, chimes, lyrics & sheet music.

Art & Craft; Anything from painting to knitting to building something. Tools consist of anything you can craft with.

Sigils; Working majorly with sigils and the intent that can be put into them to activate their power. Tools commonly used are pens, paper, makeup, candles.

Astronomy/Space/Luna; Correlates their belief in conjunction with the planets, stars and/or moon. Versed in moon phases and tend to do spell work at night rather than day time. Tools commonly used are horoscopes, calendars, charts, moonlight, moon water.

Energy; Those who prefer to do magick through energy exercises and manipulation rather than many physical tools or materials. This may also include aura work. The only tools needed for this type is yourself.

Crystal; Magick that is worked commonly with stones and crystals. The practise may include chakra balancing, crystal meditation and even spell work or rituals. Extensive knowledge of stone, including how to identify them. Tools most commonly used are crystals, books, grimoires and stones.

Literacy; Those who practise through books and literature - studying the craft after the 'beginner' phase of learning. Tools are books, poems, written work.