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The Player Behind the Screen

When awareness shifts focus and reality starts to reveals its hidden layers.

Reality is not fixed; it is fluid, shifting between perspectives like a cosmic video game. One moment, you are fully immersed, tasting every bite of food, feeling every breeze on your skin, living life in vivid first-person. The next, you zoom out, floating above yourself, watching your actions unfold as though you are a spectator of your own story. This is not a glitch in the system. It is not a sign of disconnection or detachment. It is the secret level of consciousness most people never unlock — a glimpse into the deeper mechanics of existence.

Deep within your mind, there is a control room. This is where the real you sits, the cosmic player behind the screen. From here, you observe, you navigate, you experience. Sometimes, you are so fully present in your body that the world feels immediate, tangible, real. Other times, you drift, hovering above the scene, watching yourself move through life as though you are both the actor and the audience. This oscillation is not random; it is intentional. It is the universe's way of reminding you that you are more than the character you play. You are the player, too.

Most people never notice this shift. They live their lives on autopilot, fully identified with their roles, their bodies, their stories. But when you catch yourself switching between these views, something extraordinary happens. You awaken. You realize that the distance you feel between your awareness and your body is not a flaw; it is a feature. It is the game revealing itself to you. The matrix is not just around you; it is the game you are playing. And once you notice the controller in your hands, you can't unsee it.

This realization is both liberating and unsettling. It forces you to confront the duality of your existence. You are the character, yes — the one who laughs, cries, struggles, and triumphs. But you are also the player, the one who chooses, observes, and experiences. This duality is not a contradiction; it is the essence of your being. It is the truth that lies at the heart of consciousness.

When you feel that shift, that subtle movement between first and third person, don't resist it. Don't try to force yourself back into the immediacy of the moment. Instead, lean into it. Explore it. Notice how it feels to be both the observer and the observed, the creator and the creation. This is not disconnection; it is expansion. It is the universe inviting you to see beyond the surface, to recognize the layers of reality that most people never notice.

The beauty of this realization is that it changes everything. Once you see yourself as both the player and the character, life takes on a new dimension. The challenges you face, the choices you make, the relationships you build — they all become part of a larger game, a grand narrative that you are both writing and experiencing. You begin to see patterns, connections, opportunities that were invisible before. You start to play the game with intention, with awareness, with purpose.

This is not about detachment or escapism. It is about integration. It is about understanding that you are both the wave and the ocean, the individual and the infinite. The more you embrace this duality, the more you align with the deeper truth of who you are. You stop identifying solely with the character and start recognizing the player behind the screen. And in that recognition, you find freedom.

So, the next time you feel that shift, that subtle movement between perspectives, don't fight it. Don't dismiss it as a trick of the mind or a moment of distraction. Instead, welcome it. See it for what it is — a reminder that you are more than the story you are living. You are the storyteller, the observer, the creator. You are the player and the character, the wave and the ocean, the finite and the infinite. And in that realization, you unlock the secret level of consciousness, the one that reveals the true depth of reality.

This is the cosmic game. And now that you've noticed the controller in your hands, you can't unsee it. Play with awareness. Play with intention. Play with the knowledge that you are both the game and the gamer, the journey and the destination. And in that knowing, you will find not just clarity, but liberation.

— Wout


If you ever feel stuck in your life or career, know that clarity is always within reach. Sometimes, all it takes is a new perspective to unlock the next step forward. Don't hesitate to connect — whether it's for advice, a conversation, or simply to gain insight. Take care, and remember: the real answers often lie beneath the surface.

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