Escape from the Matrix

February 20, 2013
 

There are essentially three main concepts involved in escaping from the Matrix:

1) Understand the Matrix -- Recognize the mechanisms of control, see the boundaries of the system and identify the true builders/administrators of the Matrix

2) Have a sincere desire to escape from the Matrix -- Be willing to withdraw from the broken, manipulative and addictive parts of the system

3) Seek to actively create a new and better reality -- As the old ways become obsolete (disintegration of the Matrix) seek to create a new and better reality on both the micro level (internally) and the macro level (externally)

Main Obstacles of Escape

The obstacles of escape listed below are not intended to be criticisms. Rather, they are simply the hard truths behind why the Matrix survives and how it is able to rule over us so completely and so effectively. Creating a set of comfortable lies to describe the situation or sugar-coating the information would be pointless. That would only serve to further support the existence of the Matrix. 

Why the Matrix is so effective:

• A comfortable lie is easier to believe than a hard truth
• We are the threads in the fabric of the Matrix. We hold it together. The Matrix cannot exist without our participation. The Matrix was set up to be addictive. Despite its drawbacks, it is the only thing that most of us know. It has been with us since birth. The Matrix is both disconcerting and comforting at the same time. Due to the sense of (false) security that it provides, many people are hesitant/reluctant to explore that which exists beyond the familiar walls of the Matrix.
• We are conditioned to reject the idea of freewill and self-empowerment, and embrace the idea that change will come from an external source. The real answers and our true power is within all of us, not outside of us. The controllers don't mind being the main focus of blame because that creates a victim mentality within the general population and diverts focus away from us looking within ourselves for the answers (or truly examining how we may be knowingly or unknowingly contributing the existence of the control grid and our own enslavement).
• People want to be told that everything is going to be alright. Optimism can be either logical or (patho)logical in nature. Logical optimism is based on an assumption/deduction derived from a constructive action that has been taken. Pathological optimism is typically based entirely on faith and hope and derived from an action which has not been taken (inaction). Pathological optimism is encouraged by the control grid in the form of never-ending "hope" (as promised by lying politicians). This can contribute to a state of apathy in the general population ("waiting" for change vs. "creating" our own change).
• Ignorance is the lock; knowledge, awareness and understanding are the keys. The problem is that many people simply do not want to know. With knowing comes responsibility. Knowing creates a need for action. Two of the largest organizations (mechanisms) within the Matrix, government and organized religion, actually help to release us from the need of knowing, action and/or personal responsibility, thereby limiting our true power as sovereign individuals.
• The Matrix thrives and feeds within the realm of virtual reality. The deeper within virtual reality that one is, the more power and control that the Matrix has. Internet forums create an outlet where people can blow off steam. Frustrations that might otherwise translate into positive action (on the outside world) are often lost via the energy which expended in quarrels in virtual reality. "Agents" of the Matrix are becoming widely distributed throughout the entire internet now. Agents can either be paid "employees" of the Matrix or simply programmed assets within society (i.e. the general public). Useful information is increasingly being overshadowed by misinformation.
  
  In mainstream society, matrix dwellers are usually seen as good and obedient citizens while "non-conformers" are increasingly being characterized as radicals, enemies of the people (of the Matrix) and enemies of the State. Division has historically been a very effective tool for the controllers (please see the System of Two and the Label Machine for more info). However, I think that this is beginning to change now as we see more and more people standing together to oppose government and corporate corruption, oppression and tyranny.
• Fear...what are some of the greatest fears of all? 1) People fear ridicule, so fear of what others think of us rules our lives 2) People fear true independence, so conformity and mediocrity rules our lives 3) People fear taking an honest look at themselves, so someone else rules our lives. What if right now we arrested every single lying, cheating and corrupt politician and CEO on the planet and imprisoned them in some far away place? What would the next set of politicians and corporate officers look like?
  
  Government and corrupt corporations are not just composed of liars and psychopaths at the top. We are all contributing in some way to our own destruction, either through our active/passive participation in the system or with active/passive consent. This is the real insanity of it all. True and lasting change begins within each of us. Fortunately, we are beginning to see portions of the human race rise up now and reclaim their power (concurrently with the rise of the machines, both literally and figuratively).
• Everything is upside down and backwards. In virtual reality (the Matrix) there is a blind attachment to materiality and a detachment from the awareness of spirituality. In reality, there should be an awareness and understanding of both materiality and spirituality. Blind materiality can often act as a weight or anchor in our lives, thereby holding us down. In contrast, spiritual awareness can help us to develop "wings" to fly to greater heights of human understanding and consciousness (perhaps this is why angels and higher spiritual beings/deities are often depicted as having wings?). Our spiritual "wings" merely provide us with an opportunity for flight. How we choose to use them determines their true nature (i.e. the story of the "fallen" angels).
• The Matrix is a virtual machine of endless entertainment and distractions. The controllers have a thorough understanding of human nature. They have genetically manipulated us and socially programmed us to behave in a certain way. We predictably gravitate towards shiny objects (tech), blinking lights (TV, movies, video games, special effects) and things that temporarily make us feel good (things which stimulate our senses, but require that we keep coming back for more). We are led around by our egos and our senses, much like the farm animals that they desire us to be. How did we get to this point? The human race has far more potential than what we have been trained and programmed to think that we are by the architects and administrators of the Matrix.
• Some people express a desire to see the human race excel. However, when someone actually tries to rise above the Matrix they are often mocked and ridiculed for their efforts and dragged back down into the belly of the Beast by these very same people. When "escapees" try to share their experiences and insights for the benefit of all, they are sometimes chastised or labeled as being "special" or "chosen" ones. This only serves to discourage other people from sharing similar information that may help us all to eventually rise above our current predicament and escape from the Matrix.
  
  Nobody has all of the answers, however each of us has our own unique and important pieces of the puzzle to share. If we discourage the expression of such information, what are we really doing? We have been effectively conditioned and programmed to control and limit ourselves and those around us (often without even realizing...please see Spiritual Protection, Essential Concepts and Prison Planet for more info).
• People filter and decode information based on a very narrow set of parameters established by the control grid. Truly useful information rarely gets by these filters.
• Novel information is often short-lived. New information sometimes has a brief impact but then it is quickly overshadowed by the latest (often manufactured) dramas pushed by the control grid. The Matrix lives and survives because it is streamed at us 24/7. Reinforcement of virtual reality is continuous. Few people stand a real chance at true escape unless they can find the strength to break free from the addictive and covert nature of the various control systems within the Matrix (please see Mechanisms of the Matrix, Nested Realities and For the Children for more info). Human memory and cognitive ability are also becoming increasingly (negatively) affected by many different elements which have been addressed throughout this series.
• Deep within this Matrix, our egos have been masterfully manipulated by the controllers so that we have become slaves to the ego, instead of masters of it. The ego can play an important role in helping us to develop self-identity and individuality. However, it can also be easily hacked or manipulated by outside forces to serve various covert agendas. Social media is being used extensively for this purpose (please see Monsters Among Us and The Road to Dystopia for more info).
• The corrupted/manipulated Super Ego often helps to assure that valuable information remains fragmented and hidden from the masses. Natural needs and desires for creativity, self-identity and recognition are increasingly being transmuted into their corrupted counterparts such as greed and a desire for personal fame and notoriety (at the expense of sharing potentially important information). Scientists and researchers often become territorial towards other scientists and researchers if their work is perceived to threaten the status of their own research. If someone's work has merit, we should be sharing that work instead of suppressing it.
  
  The internet has created a great medium for self expression, but it has also encouraged the rise of the corrupted/manipulated Super Ego (please see Nested Realities). Humanity is at a very important crossroads right now. This is not a competition for personal fame, notoriety or online stats. And it is not about money. It is about learning to leave the corrupted ego behind and doing everything within our power to wake the human race up before it's too late. That means standing together (using proper discernment and avoiding fake unity). Corrupted egos and fake unity (blind acceptance of everything and everyone) only leads to more corruption in the end through the suppression of valid questions, contrary opinions and constructive discussion and dissent. A divided people (or one that has been blinded and collectivised under fake unity) has little chance against the consolidated and highly organized efforts of the Matrix.
• The human race seems to have a preoccupation or tendency to gravitate towards the dark side. Some of this may be hardwired into us, however much of it a result of social programming and conditioning. Place two videos side by side on YouTube, one titled "Zombie Apocalypse" and the other titled "Love is the Answer". What do you think the results will be? Zombie Apocalypse wins every time by a landfall. There is a saying that goes like this, energy flows where attention goes. If we send our energy out to dark music, dark TV shows, dark videos, dark movies, dark video games, dark people, etc, guess what kind of energy is going to manifest in our world? There is nothing wrong with exploring the dark side of the human condition, that is part of who we are. But the balance has shifted considerably towards the dark side, which is feeding it and making it stronger.
• We often hear these words when someone doesn't want to look within themselves, "don't be critical". This is a programmed reaction that keeps us in static mode and prevents us from growing. It allows us to place blame on the messenger instead of taking personal responsibility for our own actions (or inactions). Another similar phrase which is also quite common is, "just accept people for who they are". The majority of us are products of the Matrix. Accepting the way that we (currently) are is the same as accepting and supporting the Matrix. We are the Matrix.
  
  This isn't about "judgment" of others. It is about natural evolution vs. programmed de-evolution. Accepting and encouraging lower and lower standards of human existence is not the way. This is the way (and goal) of the control grid. We should be reaching for greater and greater standards of human existence. The human race is so much more than what we have been conditioned and programmed to believe that we are. Ignoring or suppressing that idea is simply feeding into the delusion of the Matrix.
  
  According to the Matrix a good patriot, officer, soldier, employee, friend, etc shuts their mouth and keeps quiet, while everything is destroyed around them. In reality a good patriot, officer, soldier, employee, friend, etc has the courage to stand up and (en)courage positive change and recognize and communicate the relevant (often uncomfortable) issues even if it is perceived as being something negative by those who wish to remain static and comfortably residing in a world that is destroying itself. If one chooses to remain with their head firmly planted in the sand, then that is their right to do so. But it is also our right as human beings (and perhaps even our duty) to try and communicate these issues if we truly desire to be good patriots, officers, soldiers, employees, family members or friends.
• People usually know (in their hearts) what is right and what is wrong. This is function that is built-in to most human beings. However, the control grid is constantly telling us "don't listen to your heart, listen to TV, to movies, to video games, to the internet, to the government, etc as your replacement (surrogate) heart and barometer of what is right, wrong and acceptable". People often attempt to garner approval for a behavior that they know in their hearts to be wrong, but they want someone else to tell them it is OK. Such behaviors are in large part programmed into us via subliminal conditioning from the TV, movies, music, video games. the media (social media, mainstream media and the alternative media) or simply from our interactions with other programmed people in general society.
  
  The controllers desire a population of morally corrupt people that are concentrating on the needs and desires of the one at the expense of the many (and at the expense of the planet that we live on). Strong family units, strong communities, strong countries, strong cultures...these are thorns in the side of the system. This is why we are seeing each one of these units being systematically dismantled by the control grid. There is a healthy/natural balance between the "one" and the "many" that is often manipulated to one extreme or another by the control grid (depending on what their agenda is and what the desired outcome is).
• The human and non-human entities that control this planet have fiercely protected their secret for many thousands of years. They have the ability to effectively (and selectively) shift attention away from themselves when people begin to get too close to the truth (using a variety conventional methods and some very unconventional methods that transcend this physical reality). This is actually a key (non-intentional) disclosure on their part. If these human/non-human entities were indeed all-powerful, why would they care about being exposed in the light?
  
  Researchers will occasionally casually dance around the idea that a non-human force (currently) controls the human race, but very few are willing to risk the ridicule that accompanies taking a firm stance on the subject. The control grid counts on this. Those that are willing to stand, usually stand alone in this arena which makes them easy targets of the control grid (and the general population). This is how these entities maintain their power...by keeping the trouble makers divided/isolated while encouraging the Matrix dwellers to become more consolidated. The Matrix creates an illusion of power (for the controllers), however in reality it is we (the human race) that have the true power. We need only to recognize our innate sovereignty and exercise our natural power and freewill as human beings in order to shift the scales back in our favor.
• The fight for freedom can be simple or complex (often both). For example, how do we engage the "enemy" without losing ourselves (who we are) in the battle? What good is an action taken, if we ultimately end up like those that control us? And what good is a war for freedom, if love and our humanity are the first causalities of that war? Where do we begin? There is an old Chinese proverb that states: A journey of a thousand miles, begins with a single step. Perhaps the most effective "weapon" of peace and freedom is a sword with two equally balanced blades.

Conclusion

I imagine that some of the points expressed above will be quite unpopular...mostly because they involve certain ideas that many people would rather not think about. However, I believe that they are absolutely critical if one is going to be successful in attempting a permanent jailbreak from the Matrix (and not get subsequently sucked back into it again). 

I think that I lost some readers towards the end of this series. I suppose that was to be expected. The topic of religion, spirituality and religious deities/figures is often a touchy subject. Mention God or Jesus with an alternate interpretation and you are likely to offend many Christians. Mention God or Jesus (at all) and you are likely to offend the atheists.

Although I was raised as a Christian, I don't identify with Jesus in the same way that most Christians do. Personally, I think that the most profound realizations from the teachings of Christ are found when one looks at Christ in terms of an archetype and looks at his teachings through the eyes (and ears) of metaphor and allegory.

This isn't meant to be a endorsement of Christianity, a recommendation for religion or a rebuttal of the traditional views of Jesus. Rather, it is simply meant to suggest that when we look at things primarily through the left side of the brain (literal or logical side) OR primarily through the right side of the brain (artistic or symbolic side) that we tend to develop a one-sided view (blind side) and miss out on a Greater Sight (the "Light" of awareness and understanding) that is available when viewing things through the synergy of both sides (both eyes) together.

Moving Forward

As a result of my experiences in life (and subsequent growth), I have learned to openly embrace that which is infinitely possible and move beyond that which is presently known or popularly believed and accepted. There are many amazing experiences that await anybody who has a sincere desire to see beyond the narrowly defined imitation/counterfeit realities of the Matrix and experience a new and different world...where the only limitation is that of our own consciousness.

Reaching out for the unknown definitely involves some risks, not the least of which is that we may actually make some mistakes along the way. But don't ever let that stop you. Don't worry about what other people say (in the form of ridicule). Most of the time the ridicule that results is from those who do not have the courage to truly stand on their own and step outside of the box for themselves. When we reach for that which is at arm's length, we are confined to only that which is at arm's length. However, when we reach for the stars there is no limit to what we can do, what we can see and what we can learn. 

I have put everything that I have to offer into this series...my heart, my soul, my experiences and every last resource that I have. If you have found this series (or just certain segments) to be useful, please share those links with others. I have no desire for fame, fortune or notoriety. There is no advertising on this site and there never will be. I have not made any money from the information which has been presented here. My only goal is to see the human race freed. 

Tomorrow I will post the last and final segment in this series 

Peace to all 

Update - 4/21/13

There is a certain "art" that is involved in offering true, authentic and genuine information and communicating it in such way that it is both constructive and effective, without appearing (too) "confrontational" in the process. However, as many people have probably discovered during their own personal Journey(s) of Awakening, confrontation is simply unavoidable. In fact, it is actually an essential component of the awakening process. It is only when we dig deep within ourselves and have the courage to confront the status quo and our own internal/external "demons" that the true awakening process actually begins to take root.  

True awakening is by no means a pretty process. In fact, it is often quite ugly at first. It is somewhat analogous to being jolted awake early in the morning after a long night of partying. Those who attempt to wake up such slumbering hungover people are likely to be met with some colorful adjectives as the sleeper attempts to cling to the comfort of their bed and shield their eyes from the incoming light (and their ears from the sound of an unwelcome wake-up call).  

Upon initially waking up, the groggy hungover sleeper will likely be a little cranky and their gait will perhaps a bit unsteady as the hangover begins to fully take effect. Eventually, the headache and queasiness will subside and they will slowly become more awake and alert (and usually less hostile). Years later, such awakened individuals will probably attempt to communicate to others some of the hazards of partying all night when you have to go to work early the next day. Of course many will ignore such information, for it seems that we all have to learn these things on our own. This is how I have learned many of the most valuable lessons in my life and I suspect that is probably true for others as well. Experience really is the best teacher of all.  

Everybody has their own style of writing and communicating. One of my goals in this series was to try and share some of my personal experiences (and mistakes) in the hopes that they might provide some valuable insight to others who are embarking (or continuing) on their own Journey of Awakening. Each of us is on a different path, therefore each of our journeys are likely to be quite different. However, there are some common threads that are typically shared by all those that choose to walk the path: 1) A desire to break free from virtual reality, and 2) A desire to recognize the true nature of our environment (existence) and who we are as human beings and as individuals. An initial examination of these two concepts often helps to create the jolt (shock) that is needed to begin the awakening process for many people. After that initial jolt/shock, each individual awakening process typically branches out into many different/unique areas (based on what each individual soul is here to learn).  

Those who have attempted to walk the path of the "teacher" will probably agree that perhaps the most difficult aspect of pursuing such an undertaking is knowing when to communicate various ideas in a very direct manner (that encourages true awakening) and when to take a step back and interject the right amount of love, encouragement and compassion. It's a very fine line. Most of us have walked this path at some point in our lives as parents, spouses, friends, family members, etc. Perhaps the greatest challenge in playing the part of the "teacher" is to truly know oneself (always be willing to reflect back on our own lessons/experiences) and try not to be offended by the inevitable defensive reactions (or unpleasant comments) which are quite often issued by others as they confront various false realities and their own hidden inner-demons (which may have been locked away for many years).  

Many of us have been here before, on both the transmitting end, and on the receiving end. These teacher/student and student/teacher experiences, in particular, are very important because they involve so many aspects of who we are. As such, these experiences and lessons often repeat themselves many times throughout our lives. Just as we begin to think that we have become truly awakened, we usually encounter something new (or old) that reminds us that there is so much more to learn about ourselves, who we are and what this experience we call being "human" and living on "earth" is all about. Perhaps one of the greatest realizations of the journey is to recognize that we are always, and will forever be, both the teacher and the student, simultaneously. 

I suppose that this was a rather long-winded way of saying that some of the original content in this segment was communicated in perhaps a less than ideal way. I have edited the content a little so that hopefully it still remains authentic, direct and effective (not watered down) but also offers a more visible layer/level of encouragement and compassion as well.  

Peace to all

 

Image Above: View from the Matrix

 

Image Above: Printed digital circuits

 

Image Above: Circuit pathways

 

Image Above: The Maze - Which way is out?

 

Image Above: The World Wide Web
 

*More images in the gallery below*
 

The Battle Between the Light and the Dark

Externalizing the Internal

The Nature of Creation

The Return of the Sun

Escape Velocity

The Glossary - Definitions of Terms and Concepts

The Hierarchy of Ignorance and Awareness

The Art of Alchemy

The Invasion ("aliens" among us)

Monsters Among Us

Let Your Love Flow

 Land of Confusion

The Church of Awareness and Understanding

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward

Numbers, Paths and Destinations

The Hierarchy of Control

The Label Machine

When Jesus Met Buddha

 Resistance is not Futile (and Understanding is not Elusive)

The Virtues and Sins of Religion

The Discernment of Creation - Part I

The Discernment of Creation - Part II

Universal Code

The Tree of Life 

Unified Theory of Spirituality, UFOs,
Aliens and the Paranormal

Keys to Understanding

The Bending and the Breaking of Will

Dinosaurs of Tomorrow

 Cross Roads (the cross of change)

The Alchemy of Three

Earth is a Prison/University and
the Human Race are its Inmates/Students

Two

One

Communicating with Nature and Creation

The Great Airship 

Schooled By Nature 

Spiritual Protection

The Road to Destruction

Nested Realities

Music Playlist 

Epilogue

Epilogue - Part II

The Bus Trip

Essential Concepts

For the Children

Clarifications

Corrupted Realities - Satanic
Influence in Our Society

The Resistance - Part 1

The Resistance - Part 2

Balance

Final Freedom

The Ascension Formula

 

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