A lot of the people who are so against race changing make no sense. I saw this one that said that “If you shift for empathy reasons, you have low empathy.” And then five seconds later said “you can’t understand because you’re not a poc!” what is it? Do you want me to have empathy, or am I suddenly not allowed to because apparently according to you only black people have experienced oppression and can understand that feeling?
Do they not realize that there are people who qualify as white and still face racial discrimination? People who are German, Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, Iranian and Egyptian, and many more?
The hypocrisy and double standards are annoying and it makes no sense.
Fundamentally, race is a social construct with no scientific or biological basis. To legitimate something we often see in society: that there is only one race, the human race, and the so-called other "races" are just a sign of a superiority complex that has festered far too long in humanity, bringing us nothing but strife and pain. To claim that some individuals who engage in race changing during reality shifting lack empathy is not only hypocritical but fundamentally flawed.
The idea that race-changing is a sign of lack of empathy or moral failing is untrue. It's clear to see that the condemnation of race changers often blurs the context of oppression and suffering, which exists in countless forms over a very wide spectrum.
It is always important to remember that oppression does not form one solid experience solely for any one group; it takes place in many different contexts, and yet all are based on prejudice of physical appearance or place of origin.
Although the following examples do not reveal racial oppression in its classic sense, they certainly can be viewed as forms of marginalization that rely on superficial factors, such as how a person looks, comes across, or where they are from. It needs to be taken into consideration by anyone that while the experience of oppression varies widely for many, there is a shared foundation of discrimination.
The race-changing controversy in the reality shifting community shows a mirror to this hypocrisy and double standard around most of these arguments, especially people who shift into "fictional" races. Many people will shift into races that are clearly meant to be allegories for real-world POC populations, such as the Na'vi in "Avatar," whether in white or BIPOC spaces.
Why is it then that shifting into a fictional race, oftentimes one that serves as an allegory for the struggles of real-world oppressed groups, is considered acceptable, while shifting into a different human ethnicity is considered to be taboo?
A prime example is the Na'vi from "Avatar."
I have seen white people and BIPOC shift into this race, completely unconcerned, because it is "fictional." But, well, of course this race is basically an allegory for Indigenous peoples: fighting colonization, preserving their culture. Shifting into a Na'vi could be described as shifting into the experience of being Native American with some blue paint on top of it.
But when someone is asked what urges them to become Na'vi, most people reply that they want to "discover the culture," "understand what it feels like to resist oppression," or "experience the beauty of their world." But it is because the Na'vi are considered fictional that they don't receive the same attention as the human ethnic group. This is the core of the hypocrisy: those who bash one for shifting to a different human ethnicity are doing the same, only it is in a supposed "safer" context—around fiction.
They overlook the fact that both types of shifting are fueled by similar, often innocent and pure-hearted intentions, only to explore, understand, and relate with experiences other than the ones outside of one's original identity.
By holding such double standards, critics ignore the broader implications of their arguments and reveal more about their own comfort with real-world racial issues than about any supposed moral failing on the part of those who engage in race changing.
Engage in all discussions here, with consistency and empathy; understand that reality shifting—whether it be into a fictional or human race—can serve profoundly in your tool of personal growth, empathy development, and deeper cultural understanding.
Thought daughters after finding out their thoughts do shape reality:
yeaaah sure keep fearing that they won't like you when whatever divine they pray to recites the colors of your irises in fear of being replaced. like your eyes are the only thing that is bound to unmake them.
i once said that i was a seer in my golden trio reality. scratch that. i am a metamorphmagus . i’m out here shifting (ha) my shape. its SUCH a cool ability like i need to see more hp shifters that script themselves as a metamorphmagus . Like hellooooo????? you can change your appearance at will ??????? WHAT . LITERALLY WHAT
aka the wand of a girl with severe main character syndrome
yew wood:
yew wands are amongst rarer kinds, and they're reputed to endow its possessor with the power of life and death, retaining a particularly dark and fearsome reputation in the spheres of duelling and all curses. they're often associated with dark wizards, however wands with this core have been found in the possession of heroes quite as often as villains. what is certain, is that a yew wand rarely chooses a mediocre and timid owner.
thestral tail hair core:
one of the rarest cores, which the elder wood is also made with. it is regarded as unstable and temperamental, and one of the hardest materials to work with in wandmaking as it comes from a creature which can only be seen by those who have witnessed death. it is powerful, but can be tricky to master if the wielder doesn't understand himself or isn't ready to face death.
phoenix feather core:
represents the opposite of thestrals: death and rebirth united in one thing. phoenix feather is one of the supreme cores, but also one of the rarest. wands forged with it are known to be capable of the greatest range of magic, though they might take longer to reveal it. these wands' allegiance is hard to win, and they are always the pickiest when it comes to choosing their owner. however, when they do find a witch or wizard worthy enough, they are deeply faithful and won't switch sides easily.
backstory:
this wand was forged by an ancient italian wandmaker, believed to have gone crazy after witnessing the death of his beloved wife. he started to experiment with dual cores and expecially opposites, such as a phoenix core and a thestral one, attempting to create a wand that the history of wandlore had never seen before. dual cores are extremely rare to find, as it's believed that such wands are harder to manage and more unstable. however, this wandmaker managed to create a wand that balanced opposite forces, containing a power superior to any other, and extremely hard to manage, or even only to hold. even the appearence of the wand was unique among its kind- the wood was carved beautifully and intricately, decorated with delicate patterns, the handle was shimmering with crystals, and it ended with a moon-shaped moonstone. after crafting it, realizing the uncontainable power it held, the wandmaker chose to lock the wand in a box sealed with a spell that could be broken only by someone worthy of such power. the same night, he died in his sleep. at first, people where intrigued by this mystery, they tried to open the box, unsuccesfully. but after years and years, it was slowly forgotten, kept on a dusty shelf in the shop of an old wandmaker in italy. until one day, when an eleven year old muggleborn witch walked into the shop, the box began trembling and shaking. when the shocked wandmaker put the box in the kid's hands, it opened, effortlessly, revealing the ancient wand believed to contain the power of light and darkness altogether. how could a muggleborn be able of possessing such a powerful wand?
but it wasn't safe for a child to carry such a legendary artifact. if word spread, she could have been haunted by people eager to obtain the wand and its properties. which is why she kept it a secret. it wasn't hard: only in some ancient books the wand was mentioned and its unique appearence was depicted, but only very few cultured people read such books, and even they labeled the existence of the wand as a myth- nothing more. which is how she managed to hide its true identity for three years, while developing innatural abilities for such a young witch to have. that was until she moved to hogwarts.
“you should appreciate this reality more, it might help!”
me: *takes a good hard look at this reality* uhm… no <3
why appreciate the reality where people’s rights are being taken away when i can be in a reality where things like homophobia, racism, ableism, etc. don’t exist? 🤨
What have you done?
THE PRINCESS & THE FROG ✶ ASK GAME
౨ৎ shifting ask game inspired by disney's the princess and the frog to explore your desired realities. ( reblog for asks )
﹙🪜﹚ : TIANA'S PLACE . . . what is your big dream? the goal you've spent all your life working towards? why is it your biggest desire? who inspired it?
﹙🎺﹚ : LOVABLE LOUIS . . . who is the dorkiest person you know? someone so naive it's concerning but somehow still part of their charm? where did you meet them? perhaps in a bayou while you were transformed into a frog?
﹙🎀﹚ : PRETTY PRINCESS . . . who is your best friend? the one person who would kiss a frog just to get you want you've always wanted? who picks you up after you've fallen into a table of beignets?
﹙🥄﹚ : GOOD FOOD . . . what connects you to the people around you? is it as simple as a good homemade dinner? maybe a similar hobby? the shared memories?
﹙💋﹚ : FROGGY KISSES . . . how has your relationship with your s/o developed? were you reluctant to your feelings at first? did you go from bickering to locking eyes for a little too long? did every one else know expect you two?
﹙🃏﹚ : ON THE OTHER SIDE . . . have you ever gotten your cards read? gotten your future detailed? was it something you wanted to hear? or something you now dread?
﹙✨﹚ : BRIGHT EVANGELINE . . . who makes your life bright as the northern star? the guiding light in the chaos?
i created this wr a year ago when i was missing my favorite country (greece).
the island is a mix of all med countries but leans heavily on greece.
think of the hottest, most vibrant, sun drenched island. you can hear the gentle breeze, the hum of cicadas, and the lull of music nearby. it smells of sweet flowers, herbs and ocean.
absolutely no idea about my age or appearance. this isn’t a dr with a backstory. it’s just me existing in a pretty place. i probably look like myself but better.
i can speak any language i want to, and have any skill i want.
i can enter any dr from here instantly.
island name: apria
language: something like greek (or just greek)
architecture: cycladic
music: mix of greek and turkish
food: greek and turkish
people: it isn’t just an empty world - people go about their life. there’s plenty of people to meet and interact with.
no one from my cr will be there.
i have a house that is always clean, and has anything i’ll ever need. and the best view ever ofc. i have a quad to go over the entire island.
shiftblr makes me mad as shit because some of you are the most talented writers i’ve ever seen and then my script is like five bullet points and a pinterest board