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"Awaken From the Dreamer's Mind: Discover the Power of Consciousness and Illusion"

 



Welcome, dreamers of this world.

As I journey through life, I drift through this world like a mind in constant motion, weaving thoughts, identities, and desires. With each slumber, I slip into another realm, chasing fleeting shadows and embodying countless roles in a theater where nothing is fixed and all is an illusion.

Upon waking, the performance continues—only now, the stage is what we call the "real world." My thoughts shape my day;  I react, plan, and remember. Whether with open or closed eyes, I remain entranced by the grand projection of my mind.

I hear whispers of awakening, yet how can I escape when the dream claims every moment? I meditate for an hour or two but I am lost in the story the rest of the day. I see my reflection in a million interactions, responsibilities, and the past and future. The mind never sleeps—it only shifts gears. How can I wake up when the dream is all I know?

Awakened Consciousness:

You believe you are awake when your eyes open, but what wakes you up is only the next layer of the dream. Your first thought of the morning continues the dreamer’s story, an unbroken stream of identity. From sunrise to sunset, you inhabit the role of thinker, planner, doer, feeler—never questioning the one who watches. Even in meditation, you are often just another thinker playing at stillness.

To wake up, something radical must shift. Reversal is necessary. Instead of being lost in thought for 20 hours and present for 1 or 2, why not flip the balance? You don’t need to escape your duties or abandon your life—you need only become the observer, moment to moment.

Breaking the Cycle of the Dream:

1. Step Into the Role of the Witness:

Pause and reflect for a moment. Right now, you might believe you are the thinker, the feeler, the doer. But in truth, you are none of these. You are the observer, the silent witness to everything that unfolds. Start with small, mindful shifts:

  • When you eat, let go of your identity as an eater or thinker. Simply witness the unfolding process—the motion of lifting the food, the chewing rhythm, the dance of flavors on your tongue, and the gentle journey as it is swallowed.
  • As you walk, release the label of "the walker" or "the thinker." Instead, immerse yourself in the sensation of each step, the sway of your arms, the cadence of your breath—allowing yourself to be present in the movement, not the one moving.
  • When you speak or act, don't attach yourself to the role of speaker or actor. Let the words flow effortlessly, and the actions unfold naturally. Remain a quiet observer, watching without attachment or expectation.

2. Detach from Thought:

The mind is relentless, but you are not your thoughts. When a thought arises, don’t cling to it—simply observe: Ah, a thought has appeared. Let it drift by like a passing cloud. Return to the silent witness within—your true nature. The less you cling to thoughts, the more space opens for true presence.

3. Reverse the Ratio:

If you spend 18 to 20 hours lost in the dream of the mind, reverse it: spend 18 to 20 hours as the observer. This doesn’t mean sitting in meditation all day; it means being aware of every movement, every word, and every interaction as it occurs. Let the body perform its tasks while you remain present within them.

4. Release the Illusion of the Doer:

Life will go on—tasks will be completed, conversations will occur, and meals will be eaten. But you will no longer be lost in the illusion of being the doer. You will witness life unfolding without attachment. A profound sense of freedom emerges when you stop identifying as the one in control.

5. See Through the Dream:

The final step is to recognize that everything—this waking world, the sleeping dream, the thoughts, and the emotions—is part of the same grand illusion. When you stop grasping at it, trying to control it, or losing yourself in it, the dream loses its power over you.

Dreamer Consciousness:

But will I not lose my sense of self? Won’t I become empty?

Awakened Consciousness:

No. You will not become empty—you will become limitless. The self you fear losing is only the shadow of the mind’s creation. What remains is not nothingness but the fullness of pure beingness.

Wake up, not by escaping the dream, but by seeing through it. Be present, not as a prisoner of thought, but as the silent witness. Let the dream unfold, but no longer be lost in it. This is the path. This is awakening.

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