Awakening, Seeing, and Remembering in a World Lost Between Fear and Truth

– Neighbours  (Part 1)

Silvia wakes up from a deep comfortable dream. She had dreamt that all was well with the world. Humans were free to choose where to travel and what they believed. There were endless gardens to eat from and an unlimited supply of knowledge open to all. She felt safe, seen and connected to society and believed the leaders were there to help and support her. 

But then she wakes up with a burning bright clarity. She feels it in her bones: the way of life of humanity today is nothing more than slavery to a giant system nobody knowingly never signed up for. 

I can’t run or hide any longer. So the only thing I can do now is fight. 

She gets up and stomps down the stairs and runs into her tiny city garden, watering the wilting tomato plants, her cat winding between her legs. It’s late again, but it was harder for her to get up than usual today. As the sunlight spills across the leaves of the tall trees that tower above her house for a moment, she feels she is trapped in an ancient Cave. As she watches shadows flicker across the walls of her prisoner’s world, she sees how these illusions shape everyone’s life. Every routine of work, news, errands, feel like chains. I’ve seen that truth. But nobody believes me. Least of all the News watching, vaccinating sheep that live in this city. Loneliness and a sense of deep disconnection fills her being as she sits down and silently prays for a better world. 

Across the fence, Mr Nurberg is tending his roses, humming a soft tune and patting his dog. Mr Nurberg had a beautiful morning, like most mornings. Yes, he feels sad at the horrible state the world is in nowadays. However, he does good and noble things and is a responsible citizen all around. He lives in his house and helps the poor in his neighbourhood, he pays his taxes and votes even for the smallest local councils. He can be cheerful, because he does what he can and that’s enough. Loneliness is a companion he’s known all his life, and he knows today won’t be any different. At least, he has his voluntary work and his faithful pet companion, he will manage. He grinds his teeth and sets a smile on his face. 

Silvia hears her neighbour shuffle in his garden and in her thoughts she judges him: old-fashioned, obedient, enslaved to systems he barely questions. Mr Nurberg hears his neighbour and her cat on the other side of the fence. In his head, he judges her: dangerous, paranoid, perhaps unstable, someone who should not be allowed to vote, let alone be loud. Their thoughts collide silently, violent and sharp, she feels it and knows it, and so does he. 

Acutely aware of each other’s proximity through the thin veil of their city garden fence, they both sigh deeply and turn away from tending to their own garden. She goes inside to browse on the web for more hidden truths and he starts the morning with a bit of news, like each day.

And so they live in parallel and in the same world and continue the war that has been raging on the outside as well as inside. 

How can we connect these two?  

1. The Bridge

We are told we are in a war. Not just the ones raging in the Middle East or northeastern Europe. No, this is a Western-world civil war created through polarization: left against right, believers against unbelievers, voters against conspiracy theorists, victims and slaves against elitist “lefties.” The language is warlike everywhere. Even in the softest spiritual or atheist circles, it is ON.

In the war many cultural expressions are used as ammunition. Colours, flags, songs and stories are morphed to show the separate identities of humans. The interpretation of symbolisms is distorted into ‘proven facts’ that we are right and they are wrong. This is the language of polarity, the emotional and mental battlefield that fractures societies and keeps us from seeing our shared roots. Mythical stories once told with unity, creativity, and ethics in mind have been bent out of shape, crystallized into rigid truths that breed fear, distrust, and division.

By reclaiming powerful, wise and connective narratives we can move from polarization back to unity. What we need is not blind belief or endless skepticism, but mythic literacy: the ability to read and interpret our stories symbolically rather than literally, to recognize the ethical and psychological wisdom encoded within them. This article discusses conspiracy theories because they are good examples. A lot of the argument also goes for other cultural expressions that are changed to be seen, not as ethical maps but as proof or propaganda that drive us apart.

The collective dialogue is stuck between a black & white dichotomy that claims ‘all is fake and illusion’ or ‘all is proven and real’. I want to remind your mind of the space in between, the space of imagination and possibilities. Regularly entering this space builds emotional maturity, allowing you to sense the tension of insecurity without slipping into a ‘fight or flight’ reaction when you face the unfamiliar. I invite you to relax into a perspective that keeps space for the unknown. Because it is in the unknown that your imagination can thrive and you are able to understand our ancient stories in all their symbolic and ethical richness. To see that the possibility exists of humanity as a unified whole.

Call me dreamy, but I want all people to remember that beneath all the division, we share a common source, a shared history, and core values that endure. I believe that through the ethical imagination these myths give us, people are capable of remembering who they truly are, capable of awakening, and capable of reclaiming the stories and truths that connect us all. To get this remembering on the way, we must look at the stories themselves, their transformations, reinterpretations and the reclamation of their deeper meanings.

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The Stories

Here are three of my favorite ‘conspiracy theories’ that explain how and why humanity ended up the way it did today. I remind you again to not take them at face value as complete objective truths nor to diminish them to the realm of childlike fantasy or nutjob beliefs. What we call conspiracy today often contains kernels of truth; cultivating mythic literacy helps us interpret these stories ethically and imaginatively.

THE ARCHONS

In the beginning, humanity was divine – light wrapped in form, souls clothed in skin. We were creators, dreaming inside creation, alive in every moment. Then something shifted. A shadow fell across the playground of matter. The Archons came – jealous architects of imitation worlds – spinning mirrors upon mirrors, reflections of reflections, until we forgot what we were. The body became a cage. The mind, a looping machine. And somehow, we started calling the prison home.
Now they rule quieter, subtler. Not chains, not swords, but screens, channels, systems. Media, money, politics – they feed on attention, turning energy into data, spirit into numbers. And yet. Beneath the static, the pulse is still there. Some feel it. Some remember. One by one, humans slip through the cracks, through the loops, through the noise, reclaiming the spark that was never truly lost. Liberation isn’t about destroying the Archons – it’s about seeing, feeling, waking, remembering the light we carried all along. The Archons never had it. They only made us forget.

THE MATRIX

Unlike the Archon story, the story of The Matrix is everywhere. It’s the modern myth of awakening, the one that made people look twice at their coffee cups, their jobs, their screens, wondering: is any of this real? It keeps inspiring people to spot the glitches, stay awake, and not get lulled back into the dream we’re being fed.

The idea of The Matrix didn’t just drop from the sky. It stands on a long, long line of thinkers, mystics, and storytellers who’ve asked the same question in a thousand ways: what does it mean to be awake, to know the truth, to live in a world that might be fake? When the Wachowski sisters released the film in 1999, they basically rewired all those ancient and futuristic questions into a myth fit for the digital age.

Philosophically, it echoes Plato’s Allegory of the Cave: humans mistaking shadows for reality, until one turns and sees the light. Then there’s Descartes’ evil demon, whispering illusions so perfect we can’t tell what’s real anymore. Modern thinkers called it the “brain in a vat” – same story, new tech. We could be hooked up to a machine and never know it.
The film also nods to Jean Baudrillard, the postmodern philosopher who said we’re drowning in simulations, copies of copies, where the fake becomes more real than the real. His book Simulacra and Simulation even shows up inside the movie, like a secret signature.

But The Matrix doesn’t just pull from Western minds. It hums with Gnostic ideas – that the material world is an illusion hiding a truer one underneath – and with Eastern wisdom about Maya, the veil of illusion that hides ultimate reality. The red pill moment? That’s straight-up initiation, a tiny digital enlightenment.

And running through all of it is the pulse of cyberpunk, the neon nightmares of William Gibson’s Neuromancer, where mind and machine blur, and the human becomes both prisoner and god.

In the beginning, humanity is wired into a dream, alive but not awake. A species farmed for energy, feeding the machine that feeds on its own creation. The world feels real because we’ve agreed it should. Neon skies, cold offices, routines looping like software. But somewhere in the code, a question flickers: What if this isn’t real? A few hear it. They wake up wet and gasping in the dark, learning to hack the code, to bend the rules, to fight the invisible architecture that holds everyone else asleep.

And then comes the remembering – the uprising of consciousness. Humans start reclaiming agency, not by destroying the Matrix, but by seeing through it. The lines blur between program and presence, illusion and intention. The real rebellion isn’t outside the system but within it. To move through the simulation awake, to shape it, rewrite it, remake it. The Matrix never ends; it transforms. Because once you know the dream is a dream, you become the dreamer.

ILLUMINATI

The mysterious tale of the Illuminati has always pulled at me. They appear in almost every modern conspiracy web, accused of pulling the strings behind global manipulation, population control, and energy drain as the hidden masters of the game. What makes it so intriguing is that it started with a group that actually existed in recorded history, and whose ideals were almost the exact opposite of what they’re now believed to represent. The original Bavarian Illuminati, founded in 1776, stood for reason, freedom of thought, enlightenment, not control or domination. But, as with most stories, history bends and folds. Over time, their image twisted, flipped inside out, until the bringers of light became the keepers of shadow.

The historically documented Illuminati began on May 1st, 1776, in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, founded by Adam Weishaupt, a professor of canon law. Their mission was simple yet radical for its time: challenge superstition, resist abuse of power, and promote independent thought. They remained small, secret, and short-lived, until the Bavarian government banned them in 1785. That could’ve been the end of the story. But myths have a strange way of mutating. Over the years, this small Enlightenment society merged with Freemason lore, political fear, and global paranoia – transforming into the symbol of a hidden elite controlling everything from culture to currency. The myth took root, deep and wide, and it’s still evolving.

In the beginning, the story goes, a few saw what no one else noticed, invisible threads running through the world. A small group, moving in silence, gathering power, shaping systems to serve themselves. Laws, money, influence, all folded quietly into their hands. They built a world that looked free, felt normal, even progressive, but underneath, it was anything but. Humanity carried on, unaware, while the hidden rulers planted seeds of obedience: propaganda, debt, conflict, broken education, healthcare built for profit. Control woven neatly into everyday life.

Now their structures hum everywhere, in finance, media, surveillance,running smooth, keeping people predictable, scrolling, working, buying. But cracks are forming. Whispers travel. Some begin to look up, to imagine something else. And that’s how it starts: with awareness, rebellion, remembering. When humans recall their own capacity for fairness, clarity, and care, the whole game tilts. Power doesn’t vanish; it transforms. The hidden few lose their grip, not because they’re defeated, but because we stop feeding them. The moment we choose connection over control, truth over fear, presence over obedience… that’s when the spell breaks.

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Meaning

These three stories are perfect examples of myths that live deep in our unconscious  (yes, in all of us) even if you’ve never believed in them or heard of them. They’ve been told and retold so many times, woven into culture, media, and imagination, that they now live within us.

Many other stories exist, but these three share a clear pattern. They remind us of a time when humanity was pure, intelligent, and (more or less) harmonious – a Garden-of-Eden-style life, living in balance with nature and with each other, with access to almost limitless energy and knowledge.

Then something shifted. A disruptive force entered the story and broke that harmony. In Atlantis – a Platonic myth – the imbalance arose even among humans, descendants of divine beings. In the Pleiades story, humans played a similar role: initially helpless, they were guided by star-beings to build the first civilizations, but gradually became seduced by material existence, falling into greed, fear, and aggression.

The lesson is the same across the myths: we must remember our origin, that we come from the stars. When the Starseeds awaken and realize we are inherently good, intelligent, and harmonious beings – not slaves to material wealth, fear, or ignorance – we can be reborn and step into an even greater golden age of humanity. These stories are not just tales; they are invitations to remember, to reconnect, and to reclaim our potential.

Yet, when these powerful stories were dismissed, used and weaponized, their deeper truths were buried leaving only distortion and cultural exile in their place.

Danger and reform

This is how I see where it went wrong. These days, the old myths have been boxed in and sealed tight under the label of conspiracy theory. Illuminati, New World and other such terms have become dirty, synonymous with paranoia, distrust, and late-night rabbit holes. Because these stories are now mostly whispered by outsiders and the so-called “nutcases,” their true cultural pulse has been ignored. They’ve been exiled to the realm of the delusional, stripped of their symbols and soul. They became ‘Conspiracy’.

There is a resemblance between what happens when you personally push away and ignore fear, demons inside your head, with what happens in society to ideologies that are pushed to the fringes. I ask you, what happens when you ignore a voice that warns, that is slightly scared or pissed off? It becomes louder, bigger and stronger, until there is no way to outrun its force. This is what happened, in my eyes. And just as unacknowledged fears within a person eventually surface in distorted form, so too do repressed cultural shadows find their voice. What we silence privately, we recreate publicly.

So, in 2017, QAnon burst onto the digital stage, a faceless oracle speaking in riddles and drops. A few unknown voices, claiming truth, spreading like static through the web. They wove together every myth, every suspicion, and fastened them to the physical world and proclaimed Donald Trump to be the great hero. What had once been metaphor and meaning became spreadsheets, screenshots, names, and numbers. The unseen turned literal. The myth was made flesh.

Here the right-wing populists could move in. They recognized the immensity of power that was up for grabs, and seized it. They weaponized the stories, bending ancient gold into political steel. The myths that once whispered about awakening and responsibility were retooled into evidence of enemies, into chants of division and distrust. Their luminous core -ethical, imaginative, deeply human- was gutted and replaced with slogans, fear, and obedience to hollow idols. This is polarity in action: narratives twisted into fear-based binaries, separating communities and amplifying mistrust.

Who is to blame for this is not the point. What matters is that by abandoning our myths, we left them open for hijack. When we forget their purpose, someone else will remember it for us, and twist it. To reclaim them is to remember again: myths aren’t proof of control, they are maps of imagination. They don’t ask for belief; they ask for discernment, for courage, for the creative. To reclaim these stories is to take back what was never meant to be weapons and restore their ethical, imaginative, and human core so they guide us instead of divide us. 

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Reclaim

I call for a worldwide reclaiming of our myths, especially in the West, where we’ve forgotten how to listen to them. In the West, myths were killed off. By Christianity, scientific reasoning, and by schools that only honor what can be touched, measured, or proven, banishing the rest as childish or dangerous. These stories must be moved out of the shadows of conspiracy, fear, and mistrust, and read again with new, intelligent eyes. The great myths of a bright dawn of humanity, a fall into slavery, and salvation through awakening are far too powerful to remain buried under layers of cynicism and ridicule.

Ironically, I call for an awakening of those who already call themselves “awakened.” To see that by isolating yourselves from the rest of humanity, you are feeding the very monster you wish to fight. At the same time, I call on the “non-believers” to look again, to feel the deep, uncomfortable truth in these stories. They are not nonsense. They are mirrors of our human condition. Reclaiming our myths requires emotional maturity: the ability to process complex stories without falling into cynicism or dogma.

Humanity needs to step away from the draining grip of corporations, the industries that devour the Earth, and the endless propaganda that points to “the other” as the enemy. Wake up. Change is here, now. And it doesn’t have to be bad. This is a real opportunity to remember who we are: born of the same divine source (however that feels for you), carrying immense potential and wholeness as a species.

Across cultures and centuries, myths repeat the same warning: there are forces, known and unknown, that want humans disconnected from themselves, each other, and deeper realities. We give these forces names and faces so they feel real. But the message is constant: enslavement, in any form, comes from forgetting our divine nature. And if we can grasp that, we can also see the other side: liberation.

Liberation from the enslaving forces within: the habits, fears, and patterns that shape our families, our work, our societies, and the world. The way out does not lie in war, aggression, or separation, it begins with honest self-reflection and storytelling. We must remember our real myths: the stories that bind us, that show how ethical action restores our inner divine power.
The “great reset” is not a global war or political plan, it happens in the mind. The myths have always told us this: the cities, the Gardens of Eden, the caves of Plato… they exist inside us, constantly. To tell and retell these stories, in ways that make sense, that spark ethical imagination, is how we become what we were meant to be, the humans we were put on this Earth to be.

And so, the question becomes not just what the myths tell us, but how we live them—how we turn reflection and imagination into daily action.

By practicing mythic literacy and fostering emotional maturity, we can rise above polarization and reconnect with our shared values. 

What can I do?

Does this all still feel very far away? Is there a part of you that doesn’t like me refraining these stories like myths and putting them in the realm of ethical teachings? That’s okay. Feel free to forget the article and just focus here.

These are my personal practical tips for stepping closer to the humans we were meant to be, wise, connected, evolved beings. You could treat this list like an ethical compass. Pick a point, practice it, and notice the difference. Every small action adds up. Every story you tell, every moment of flow, every laugh, is a thread in the web of awakening.

1. Storytelling & Mythic Literacy

Tell and listen to stories—fictional, mythic and or ancestral, stories re-awaken wonder, creativity, and joy. Engage with stories across cultures. Stories are not just entertainment, they are tools that open up your mind to the myriad of options available to people in how to live together. If we look across cultures, across history, myths and philosophies whisper the same truth: we are capable of harmony, courage, and ingenuity. Internalize these lessons and share your truths with the world. Developing mythic literacy strengthens your ethical imagination and helps you navigate the narratives shaping society.

2. Joy & Humor – Break the Chains

The Jester is the most free and powerful in court. Joke, sing, dance, play. Open up, be silly, embrace weirdness. Play with kids, dogs, or whatever feels light and fun. Laughter cracks the illusions, loosens fear, and reminds us that freedom can be found in the simplest, most joyful moments.

3. Navigating Polarity in Daily Life

Be kind to neighbors, family, and those around you. Organise get-togethers with different people then you normally would. Especially if they live or think differently from you. Connection strengthens humans—mentally, emotionally, physically. Empathy is a muscle we can practice. See for yourself, connection makes us better people.

4. Consume With Awareness

You don’t need perfection – vegan, green, or label-obsessed – just awareness. What are you feeding and what are you suppressing? Minding your what and why in your consumer behaviour gives you a clear insight into what path you are following. Mindless consumption is modern slavery. Awareness is the first step toward freedom.

5. Question and Research

Pause before agreeing with news, blogs, or casual stories. Ask: whose truth is this? Whose framework am I adopting? Seek multiple perspectives and supply your own ethics. Stay curious. Stay awake.

6. Disconnect to Connect

Turn off the screens. Breathe. Pay attention to your senses, your body, your immediate world. Overloaded minds cannot see clearly. Connection requires stillness.

7. Return to Nature

Walk, swim, ride, explore. Take a dog, borrow one if you must. The reset doesn’t happen online, it happens where your feet touch the earth. Nature reconnects you to reality, loosens the grip of illusions, and reminds you life moves in cycles and flow.

8. Protect Your Energy – Meditate & Create Consciously

Find what lets you lose yourself completely: music, meditation, martial arts, painting, dance, whatever pulls you into flow. These moments connect you to your creative unconscious, restore life force, and reset your connection to the “Matrix” of modern life. This is not indulgence; it is reclamation of power, clarity, and your inner divine spark. 

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0. Neighbours  (Part 2)

Mr. Nurburg stood up from his couch with a grunt and a sigh. “It’s awful. I am so tired of all these people messing up the world,” he thought aloud while petting his little dog. “Let’s go for a walk.” He gently moved toward the front door, grabbing an apple from the fruit bowl along the way.

Silvia closed her laptop and sighed. “We are so close, and still nothing is changing. Why can’t people just wake up already?” she whispered under her breath, stroking the cat on her lap. “Let’s go out and enjoy the sunshine for a bit. I want to see the little duckies in the pond. Are you coming?” She got up, grabbed an apple from her shelf, and opened the front door while chewing.

At the exact same moment, they stood on their porches. Their animal companions walked over to each other and exchanged a kind hello—the cat rubbing against the dog, purring, and the dog returning the gesture of friendship with a tentative nudge of his wet nose. Lydia looked at her cat and felt the soft, happy energy radiating from her beloved friend. Mr. Nurburg loved his dog so much and noticed how he too was enveloped in a relaxing moment of sunshine and positive attention. The humans looked at each other and recognized the beautiful spark of love in each other’s eyes. “Good morning!” they said in unison, laughing and holding up their apples in a cheerful toast. “What a lovely day,” they thought, as they both continued on their separate paths. 

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