Its All An Illusion! The Great Awakening! A Shift In Perspective.
- Joe Benjamin
- Jan 5, 2021
- 3 min read

**Explore Your Perception: A Journey Beyond Illusion**
Take a moment to look at the image above. At first glance, it might seem like a captivating 3D visual. However, upon closer inspection, you may come to realize that it’s simply a flat surface playing tricks on our eyes—a fascinating illusion. But let’s dig deeper. What exactly are you observing? Ready for a revelation? What you’re witnessing is just a screen.
This illusion is akin to many beliefs we hold dear; they can vanish if we view them from a different angle. Focus often narrows our vision to only a sliver of reality, allowing us to overlook the vast array of experiences surrounding us. Imagine if I told you that, irrespective of your current life circumstances, you could experience a wholly new reality right now? Some might find it hard to accept, but shortly, I’ll guide you through an experiment that will enable you to feel firsthand what shifting your perception entails. Changing how we see things doesn't merely adjust our mindset; it radically transforms the entire fabric of our reality.
**A Transformative Perspective Shift Experiment**
This experiment employs a technique known as self-inquiry, designed to transition our experience from feeling solely human to realizing our connection with the universe. So, let’s embark on this journey together.
Begin by tuning into your experience in this very moment. Allow all your thoughts and sensations to simply exist as they are. Release any resistance to what is unfolding around you right now. Pay attention to your breath; don’t single out any specific thoughts—just let your awareness soften. Notice your breath as it flows from the environment into your body and back out again. Recognize how inherently intertwined you are with your surroundings.
As you continue to breathe, broaden your focus to include both yourself and the environment. Acknowledge how we all breathe, eat, drink, soak up sunlight, and interact with the world around us. It’s biologically impossible to disentangle our existence from the environment. So, ponder: where does your environment truly begin and end? Is it defined by your neighborhood, city, country, continent, planet, solar system, galaxy, or the universe? The answer is no. The environment encapsulates the entire universe, and we, in turn, embody that universe. In essence, I am another version of you, and you are another version of me. While we each appear distinct, on a deeper level, we are fundamentally one.
**Conclusion of the Experiment**
Can you see how this simple observation could completely transform your understanding of yourself and your reality? This is just one of countless ways we can shift our perspectives, forever altering how we experience the world. If you’re intrigued and wish to explore further avenues for shifting your reality, don’t miss our "Awakening" page. You might wonder what we mean by awakening. It’s about breaking free from the illusions of our perceived identities and rediscovering who we truly are. Our Awakening page will guide you through the process of self-inquiry, providing questions and experiments similar to those we've practiced here.
It’s important to understand that self-inquiry isn’t just another belief system; it’s the opposite. The goal of self-inquiry is to strip away the limiting beliefs we hold about ourselves by directly seeing who we are in this present moment. Be prepared to let go of everything you think you know, as this might challenge most, if not all, of your current beliefs. Just remember, as you navigate through this journey of self-inquiry: YOU hold the key to all your questions and issues. Are you ready to unlock your true potential?
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