ASTRALIS : A LOST REALM

'She escaped to the paradise of her mind.  Into a lost realm, a private galactic eden, or so it seemed. There, she could surrender to her cosmic fantasies, as she drifted through the dark Astralis of her dreams...'

Astralis: The Lost Realm
How fantasy shapes reality as we daydream our way to a better world...

The power of fantasy lies not only in its ability to transport us to far-off places, but in how it intertwines with our conscious and subconscious minds, influencing the reality we experience and create. Within our fantasies live our dream-worlds, realms that stretch beyond the confines of waking consciousness. In these sacred spaces, we unlock the power to visualize, create, and bring forth what once existed only in the hidden corners of our mind. The subconscious is a vast, uncharted landscape where memories, emotions, and experiences—both spoken and unspoken—are stored. These fragments, carefully tucked away, wait patiently for the right moment to emerge and weave themselves into the fabric of our reality. It’s a potent tool for reshaping our worlds, because what we simply ‘imagine’ today can create the foundation for what we alchemize into the reality of our tomorrow.

The subconscious mind is a powerful force, acting as the silent architect of our lives. It is not bound by time, space, or logic; it is a place where all possibilities exist. Within this realm, lies a collection of memories, impressions, emotions, and desires that gather and interact, forming vivid, dynamic visions that emerge from the merging of our deepest and darkest emotions, and unknown yearnings. Our dreams are not static, but ever-evolving, shifting impressions. With each new experience and the passing of time, they are synergistically arranging themselves into narratives, aspirations, and possibilities that we begin to see, and comprehend in our conscious minds.

 Psychologically, the subconscious plays a role far beyond mere storage; it shapes our actions, thoughts, and emotions in ways we don’t always fully understand. It is the seat of our habits, our fears, and our dreams—holding everything that we have experienced and everything that we long to manifest. When we engage in deep visualisation or daydreaming, we open a gateway for these hidden thoughts and emotions to rise to the surface. In doing so, we begin to merge the conscious and subconscious realms, creating a seamless flow between what we imagine and what becomes our reality. This is where the magic begins, where the power of creation is activated.

Through conscious intention, we direct our thoughts and desires, allowing the subconscious to weave them into the fabric of our waking experience. Neuroscience tells us that the brain doesn’t distinguish between an experience happening in the physical world and one vividly imagined. When we deeply visualize something, whether it be a dream, desire or goal, the brain fires neural pathways as though it is happening right now and looks for reinforcing ‘truths’ in the world around us to support our experience. This process imprints our desires into the very structure of our mind, guiding our actions and thoughts in alignment with what we wish to experience and manifest. 

As we immerse ourselves in these fantasies, we invite the subconscious to take the lead in forming new neural pathways, creating connections that guide us toward the life we desire. The subconscious, with its treasure trove of memories, emotions, and dreams, forms a dynamic web, a roadmap that not only influences our thoughts but also directs our behaviours, decisions, and actions. What begins as a fleeting fantasy, when re-imagined gradually takes shape in our body and mind, growing and transforming something real, something intangible that we can begin to feel, experience and touch.

These ‘creationist dreamscapes’ playing out in our minds are not merely imagined - they are collections of our desires, once deeply rooted in our subconscious, drawn upon our most significant memories and emotions now given expression and life. The subconscious adaptively combines these elements, often in unexpected and dynamic ways, creating visions that serve as instructions for our conscious experience to review and follow. These dreams act as a pathway, an enlightened guide encouraging us to navigate towards our most authentic version of ourselves. As we begin to evolve in harmony with the subconscious, we begin to notice the subtle ways our lives start to align with the dreams we’ve at once held only in our hearts. The images, symbols, and narratives we create in our minds serve as an inner compass, directing us toward the reality we wish to manifest. Over time, these dreams become less abstract and more tangible. The more we visualise, the more we align with our subconscious and, through this alignment, our inner world begins to reflect the outer world we are endlessly creating.

 This is the power of the subconscious working in tandem with conscious intent to bring our dreams into form. The subconscious mind holds the key to transformation, for within its depths lie the seeds of all creation and the dream-world is the gateway to our true desires. Through daydreaming, visualization, and focused intention, we activate the brain’s extraordinary ability to reinforce and manifest reality. 

So let us journey into the dark paradise of the mind, where the sacred realm of the ‘inner Eden’ beckons, inviting us to surrender to the fantasies where memories, emotions, and desires dance together in our dreams. Here, in the depths of our subconscious, the past and present merge and transform, giving birth to creative landscapes, visions of what might be, woven together from the forgotten threads of our deepest impressions. Here we unlock the boundless potential to shape and manifest our own reality, drawing from our own deep well of infinite possibility.

In this sacred space, we become not mere spectators, but conscious creators, and the architects of our own destiny. The subconscious, with its vast storehouse of emotions and memories, is no longer a passive observer of life’s unfolding; it becomes an active partner, weaving the fabric of our desires into tangible form. By allowing ourselves to dream and fantasise, we align our thoughts, actions, and desires toward the reality we long to bring into this world. In this fusion of fantasy and intention, we transcend the limitations of ‘what is’ and begin to shape a world of ‘what could be’.