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Perception of self-design

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Feelings of self-design can be described as an alteration of perspective in which one experiences a distinct feeling that they are personally responsible for the creation, design, implementation and prior planning of a concept, process or situation which is usually seen as a result of unrelated external causes.

This effect is can be experienced at any time but is most commonly felt within moments of such emotional significance that the situation seems inevitable, predestined or perfect to the point where it is exactly how one would have designed it had they have been given the conscious choice to do so in advance. It can be broken down into two separate sub-components which include:

  • Feeling as if one designed, planned out and created certain (or even all) aspects of one's life such as specific current or past plot elements, loved ones and key events.
  • Feeling as if one designed, planned out and created certain or even all aspects of this shared external reality such as specific current or past plot elements, events, concepts, systems and physical laws.

Feelings of self design are most often triggered by level 4 states of unity and interconnectedness in which one's preconceived notions behind the definition of their concept of “god” or “god-hood” can now be felt as identical to that of one's self and identity. However, this component is still perfectly capable of manifesting independently as a stand alone experience which does not necessitate feelings of unity and "god-hood".

Psychoactive substances

Substances which may cause this effect include:

See also