The Illusion of Physical Reality

As someone who once studied physics, I find the advancements in quantum physics to be particularly intriguing. Some of the brightest minds in science are delving into the essence of reality and the concept of time. If you think this sounds outlandish, try searching “the physical universe isn’t real” online. You’ll uncover discussions by esteemed scientists pondering the question, “What is reality?”

We often believe our senses provide definitive proof of existence. However, quantum physics reveals that merely observing particles alters their behavior. How can a particle sense your gaze? Remarkably, they can exist in multiple locations simultaneously. This applies to the very particles that constitute our bodies.

Carlos Rovelli, a renowned physicist and best-selling author, is recognized as one of the world’s leading thinkers. In his work “Helgoland: Making Sense of the Quantum Revolution,” he proposes that the universe exists solely in our minds, with no real substances found at the subatomic level. In essence, your body is simply a void.

You are more powerful than you can imagine—a creator, capable of shaping worlds and realities with just a thought.

This revelation is so groundbreaking that most individuals are unaware of it. Many dismiss it as mere theoretical physics. Yet both science and spiritual philosophy converge on the idea that our entire universe is a mental construct, an illusion of reality.

The Nonexistence of Time

Are you still with me? We are diving deeper. In Rovelli’s other book, “The Order of Time,” he asserts that time is an illusion and that concepts of past and future do not exist.

Throughout my observations, I’ve realized that we have never successfully measured time. Various clocks—whether sundials, mechanical clocks, or atomic clocks—merely track movement through space. Nothing on Earth can measure time directly because it is non-existent. Our perception of time is a fabrication of our minds to construct a linear experience of life.

The Importance of This Understanding

If that concept doesn’t already astonish you, consider that you often dwell in the past or future—both of which are also non-existent.

Your perceived childhood traumas cause pain in your present, yet they reside in the past. Every piece of knowledge and experience you've accumulated stems from that same past. Your beliefs about yourself and the world are rooted in past events, while your worries about finances, love, and happiness are projections into the future.

This poses a significant issue because neither the past nor the future holds any physical or spiritual reality.

Embrace This Idea

In summary, neither the physical universe nor time exists. Humans predominantly navigate their lives in a past or future that are mere illusions. This implies that our entire life experience is confined to our minds and imagination. Our thoughts fabricate the illusion of physical reality, while our perception generates the illusion of linear time. If you contemplate this idea over days, weeks, or even months, you will arrive at a profound realization.

You are powerful beyond measure.

You possess immense power. You are a creator, capable of manifesting new worlds and realities through thought alone.

I must reiterate this because it evokes a sense of exhilaration within me.

You are powerful… beyond belief.

Imagine the possibilities with this power. Reflect on what you have already achieved with it.

Your Reality is Shaped by Your Perception

You wield such power that your imagination has been crafting your reality since birth. It’s astonishing because you don’t even need to consciously believe in it; it’s instinctive.

Unfortunately, many of our self-created realities can hinder our happiness. Here's a brief story illustrating how a past event, which no longer exists, continues to influence our present reality and how our extraordinary ability can change that.

"I Can’t Sing"

A few years ago, I went hiking with a friend. She recounted a story from her past where a teacher told her she couldn’t sing. That moment became her reality into adulthood. Though that event is long gone, the story persists in her imagination.

I encouraged her to make simple sounds with her voice. As we hiked, she progressed to stringing those sounds together, and by the end of our outing, she was singing songs. This was the first time she had sung since childhood. Her innate ability to shape new realities transformed her into a singer in mere hours.

How to Shape Your Reality

Have you ever heard the phrase, “live each day as if it were your last”? What would you do if today were your final day?

What if you discovered that you exist in a simulated reality? Start living as if you inhabit an imaginary world. You don’t have to believe it—consider it an experiment. Join me in this exploration.

In this simulated reality, we possess the power to create any existence we desire through our intentions, thoughts, words, and actions. This imagined universe has apparent rules that seem unbreakable. Nothing surpasses the speed of light, yet other rules are flexible. Humans can transcend and rewrite their previous programming.

What began as an experiment for me has evolved into a way of life.

For instance, my intention is to become a singer. I affirm to myself that I can sing, that there is no such thing as being unable to sing. I vocalize these beliefs to myself and others. I take action by singing along to my favorite songs, enrolling in singing lessons, and joining a choir. These are my thoughts, words, and actions.

Do not measure your success against the realities of others. Your achievements depend solely on your own reality. If you envision yourself as a singer, then you are a singer.

A Drag Queen Walks Into a Bar

This may sound like the beginning of a joke, but it represents my experiment in this simulated reality. My awareness that I exist within a simulation liberates my mind. I feel no fear because nothing here is real. This is how I apply this knowledge.

“Priscilla: Queen of the Desert” was playing at a local dinner theater. The story revolves around three drag queens performing in a bar in the Australian outback. I loved the movie adaptation.

An exciting thought struck me: since nothing here is genuine, why not engage in something outrageous? What’s the most daring act I could undertake at this dinner theater?

Stay tuned for my next story titled, “A Drag Queen Walks Into a Bar,” filled with emotion, laughter, love, and healing. This tale deserves its own space.

# An Invitation

Humanity has spent thousands of years arriving at this moment of newfound understanding of reality.

Yet it will only take you days to transform your life into the reality you choose.

Will you embark on this journey of discovery with me? Try the experiment: “What would I do if I lived in a simulated reality?” I would be immensely grateful and excited to hear about your experiences.

Together, we could form a community of individuals who don’t exist in a physical sense, conducting experiments in a world that is also imaginary, within a time that is nonexistent.

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