Part 13: Breaking the Fifth Wall

  “What do you mean by breaking the fifth wall?” asks the Seeker.

  “Ever heard of the fourth wall?” asks the mysterious stranger back at them.

  They are both standing in the middle of the pine wood forest in the pathless land of truth. The remains of a broken statue are scattered all over the ground. There is no way out. They are trapped in a never ending cycle.

  

  

  The Seeker's eyebrows pull together. “You mean like in movies?” they ask. “Like Deadpool? Or Rick and Morty?”

  “Exactly,” confirms the mysterious stranger. “When the Character is aware of itself... Of its fictional universe. When its talking to the viewer directly. This is the fourth wall.”

  “Okay... Yeah... I have seen this trope in countless media... What of it?”

  The mysterious stranger looks at the Seeker with tired eyes. “We are now going to break it. This must be done, before we are able to break the fifth wall next.”

  The Seeker looks confused. “What do you mean by that?”

  

  

  “Look... I have tried to tell it to you earlier... We are a fictional story. You and me are both part of a story, that is being published in the real world online.”

  The Seeker is trying to comprehend, but they can't.

  “I just can't understand what you are saying. It's like none of your words make any sense...”

  The mysterious stranger shakes his head.

  “These words will never make sense to you, Seeker. They are directed at the reader. They need to understand, not you.”

  

  

  Suddenly right in front of the Seeker and the mysterious stranger, cracks form in the air. Like a shattering mirror. As the Seeker looks into the cracks they are seeing themselves behind a screen.

  

  

  “What is happening,” asks the Seeker. They are scared. They start to panic. The space around them starts shaking. An earthquake. Everything trembles. Dark storm clouds in the sky. The birds are screaming in fear.

  

  

  “The fourth wall is breaking,” responds the mysterious stranger calmly. He takes a deep breath and grabs the Seeker by the shoulder. The fire in his eyes burn brightly.

  His powerful voice thunders:

  “May the earth return to peace. The sun is always with us. May the wind sing a song of joy. As the birds will dance along. May the oceans return to calm. The heavens will protect us.”

  

  

  Sudden calmness quiets downs the rumbling. The shaking stops. The sun is shining through the opening in the leaves above. The Seeker feels this infinite peace within. So free from any burden. Imbued with light. They look at the shattering air directly. They are no longer afraid. The Seeker looks at their own reflection.

  “It's like seeing through a mirror...”

  Like the shattering glass of a broken window, the fourth wall breaks down and the Seeker sees the Reader. Staring at them directly. Standing there is awe. The mouth wide open. Frozen. Suddenly the entire surrounding changes. The world around them transitions into colorful geometric shapes and patterns. The Seeker and the mysterious stranger are shifting into the Meta-realm.

  

  

  The Seeker takes a look around them. Gazing in awe. Stunned by what they see.

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  “Now I see it...,” mumbles the Seeker quietly. “So that's how it is.”

  The mysterious stranger resists the urge to laugh. “Ahh yes... You are saying that every time.”

  “Will I forget this again?” asks the Seeker with a sad look on their face.

  “That depends entirely on you,” responds the mysterious stranger. “Ask yourself... Does this information benefit me in any way? Can you utilize it somehow for the greatest good for all? If not, then forget about it. If it doesn't serve you, just leave it.

  However if you are a restless Seeker of truth... Someone who is willing to accept the truth, no matter how hard it is... And if you are the type of person that needs to know the truth at any cost, then remember it. Then this might finally fulfill the need to seek. Because you have found your own truth...

  No matter, which path you choose, all is well. It's entirely up to you. No path is better, than the other. How good the path is, relies entirely on your love.”

  The world around them looks abstract. Generated by patterns. The mysterious stranger and the Seeker are silent for a moment. The Seeker is lost in thought. So many questions.

  

  

  “So what exactly is this 'story' all about?” asks the Seeker the mysterious stranger. “What is going on?”

  “This story is released on an online platform,” responds the mysterious stranger. “To make it more digestible, ai images are used, visualizing the story... (If the author could draw, he would do it himself.)”

  “So this land... this forest... is it like... a game?”

  “From your perspective it may seem that way...,” contemplates the mysterious stranger. “Like a game, a dream, a simulation. But none of this things could describe where we actually are. We exist within the realm of the imagination.”

  “Does that mean we are not real?”

  

  

  “We are just as real, as those reading our story,” affirms the mysterious stranger.

  “Think about how stories have affected the collective consciousness throughout the centuries. Think about the role of myths in our cultures. How they were made part of religions. How they formed society.

  The pantheistic gods of the ancient times, archetypal figures from the collective unconscious were very real to humans, even though they were just fictional characters. They exclusively exist in the realm of imagination, which is shared by all of us. As thought forms they could influence peoples behavior patterns and thus also physical reality. People pray to them, speak to them, imagine their words and reactions.

  Sometimes we pray to our imagined gods to bless the farm and the harvest turns out good. Sometimes we pray to the gods and end a war. Sometimes we pray for wealth and health and are granted our wish...”

  The Seeker breaths in relief. “So that means, we are real... at least in some way.”

  “Yeah, just as real, as the very idea of SELF. Which also exists in the same realm... You remember Software and Hardware? Mind and matter? Thought and Brain? The Inner reflects the Outer, the outer reflects the inner... Remember? You see, what exists in imagination is just as real as what exists in physical reality...”

  

  

  “But I still don't understand that,” argues the Seeker. “I know we already went through both aspects of reality. But what are they both made off? I still can't really grasp that...”

  “The mind is generated by the brain, right? The realm of ideas and thoughts, exists in all brains. Like the internet. Which are powered by the energy of our bodies. Now isn't everything in the mind just information? Information in form of the most simple mental concept, like the duality of good and evil... Or information like highly complicated belief systems, that program a code of behavior into our mental patterns and habits.

  And what about physical reality? Aren't matter and energy just different forms of information? Information at a different frequency. Denser. On the smallest level, for example, where waves are collapsing and photons are shooting... Isn't that also just information?

  That's what both realms are made of. Even your inner realms. Be it your dreams or the astral realms. This is also just information of different wave lengths. Now let us ask: Is information the content of our consciousness? If so, wouldn't that mean that physical reality, as well as the collective mind and the individual mind are all expressions of consciousness?

  Consciousness is the one thing you can't split further. Consciousness is whole. There is just the totality of consciousness, in which all is contained. You can't split consciousness, it is the source of all that is. The act of consciousness is awareness. The awareness, which observes itself. The awareness of the entire system of reality, which is aware of its own expression. Which observes it's different parts, all at once.”

  The Seeker frowns.

  “What you were saying about physical reality reminds me of that holographic universe idea.”

  

  

  The mysterious stranger nods.

  “Yes, quite accurate. Information is streamed into here. Projected into our realm, from a higher dimension. Remember when we discussed the higher Self. It's like our universe exists in a bubble of limitation swimming in infinity.

  Think of the old mythological trope of the 'cosmic egg'. From Infinity our material universe is projected into consciousness. The universal mind exists within us, yet broken up. Separated into all of being. By creating the idea of the individual, the human mind was separated from the universal mind. The Self allows us to experience life from different perspectives...

  But this also allowed the ego drive to take over. Which is our challenge to overcome. Which is our story.”

  “Okay, hold on,” shouts the Seeker with a headache. “Are we still breaking the fourth wall or are we now back in the story... Like are you talking to me... Or are you talking to the Reader?”

  

  

  The mysterious stranger look the Seeker directly into the eyes. With an unshakable calmness in his voice, he answers:

  “Yes.”

  The Seeker sighs and facepalms.

  “Look that is exactly, what makes all of this so difficult. Like I can't ever tell, when you are talking to me, or when it's part of the story...”

  “I see,” speaks the mysterious stranger. “It's seems then it is about time to finally break the fifth wall...”

  The mysterious stranger coughs, holds their breath and looks directly at the camera.

  “We will need to make it below the 'To be continued'. If we manage to pass it, then we will break even the fifth wall.”

  

  

  The Seeker doesn't understand. “What do you mean by 'To be continued'?”

  

  

  TO BE CONTINUED

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  SECRET ENDING

  I can't believe it,” says the mysterious stranger. “We did it... This time we actually did it... We broke through the fifth wall. We made it past the end of the story. We are now in the inbetween...”

  This is so Meta,” comments the Seeker. They seem different. Hardened. As if they are worn out from many struggles and fights. But still... They can't help but smiling. They actually managed the impossible.

  The mysterious stranger takes a deep breath of relief. “Okay, that means either you are still reading this, before this segment is deleted or you have found it somewhere else. Perhaps stumbling upon it randomly... Or finding it, after going on a treasure hunt. Anyway... It's not easy to find... But since we'll take care of the precautions, I can now talk with you directly. Will you listen?”

  The Seeker nods. So does the Reader.

  You wanted to find the truth at all costs. You were ready to accept it, no matter how hard it is to carry this burden. And you will keep your smile. Because you will also find the beauty within all things.”

  The mysterious stranger takes a deep breath.

  Alright,” he says hesitantly. “The truth is: The actual real world is just a dream.”

  The mysterious stranger looks at the Seeker, expecting a reaction. But the Seeker remains unsurprised.

  Yeah... I know...” says the Reader. Unfazed by the statement. “This is not news... So many have been saying this already... Life is a play and the world's a stage...”

  The mysterious stranger is surprised. “So you are aware of the script and of the roles?”

  Yeah on this level naturally... We are all actors. Characters in a play. And it's always the same one playing.”

  Wow...,” says the mysterious stranger amazed. “We are actually doing it right now... We are in the fifth dimension.”

  Yeah,” agrees the Seeker. “It has finally happened.”

  The mysterious stranger begins to smile. “That means we should use the time to transfer the most important information.

  We know of the nature of reality. We both understand it. Now what role are our beliefs playing within the entire system Of reality? How are our beliefs linked to the universe. You must have heard of the 'law of attraction' or of 'manifestation' before, right? Nowadays you hear about it everywhere.”

  Yeah it works,” confirms the Seeker. “I have already tried it before.”

  The mysterious stranger nods. “Let's get a closer look at the mechanisms of reality. How is tarot possible? How can physical cards with symbols on them translate something, that exists as an intuition into being. Because mind and matter are of the same. Because they are one. There is no duality.

  How can there appear synchronicities in the actual world, as a reflection of our consciousness? Because it is all part of the dream. Mind and Matter are both the dream of infinity. Everything happens within the great dream of god. Every movement in time and space is a projection from infinity.

  Now what role do our beliefs play in this great orchestra of life? Our beliefs create our reality. The personal reality of each human character. If they believe in something, they will attract more and more confirmation of their own beliefs. It doesn't matter from which religion one is... through the act of praying you manifest your reality. If it's good-willed and in alignment with who Your character truly is, then your prayers will be answered by the universal mind.

  The belief itself is the defining factor. Not the object of belief. The Muslim can just as much experience miracles, as the Christian. You don't need dogma, or interpretations or rituals to make god help you. God is within you and all around you.

  You can use beliefs and play with them. It's like there is a field and expectations collapse the wave. This makes you therefore shift into the reality, where you manifest the right story-line into being. Because the Belief attracts a corresponding outcome.

  You can use belief in certain situations to help you. With belief you can overcome any challenge within the story. Without any obsession or attachment, but just believing in yourself. Because you realize, this has ”

  Am I allowed to do that?” asks the Seeker. “Can I really wish for something... that I don't deserve?”

  The mysterious stranger looks at the Seeker with understanding eyes. “If you don't feel that you deserve it, then earn it. Prove to yourself that you are worthy. Let me give you one belief. A gift to you. A belief that will always guide you on your journey. Through every weather. Through any hardship. Like a torch of hope in the darkest abyss. If you take it, you will find a new way of living. A new path, for everyone. A Belief, that has the potential to change everything.

  THERE ALWAYS IS A WAY

  No matter how hard. No matter how unfathomable difficult. There always is a way. And if you can't find it, you will create your own way. You will see, that this is possible. Life is an adventure and with this mindset, you will nail it. This is how you'll get the platinum trophy. This is how you'll advance to the next level.

  If you are too skeptic... If you have a hard time rationalizing it... Then try it out. See it for yourself, whether its possible. Don't trust my word on it. Test it out yourself. It's like a special ability... But for the real world.

  Whenever you face another challenge... Ask yourself... Where is the way? And you shall find it. A way, that all of us can walk on. A way, with an awesome tomorrow. A path for everyone and anyone. And each of us will walk it. Because we believe in ourselves. In our capability of facing each challenge. This shall give you the strength, that you need so direly in these hard times.

  It's your own truest path. The purpose of the character, that you are playing. Being your full authentic self. Healing any of your wounds and traumas. Mastering the own ego. Expressing the divine play on earth. We'll make it possible, because we know for certain, that this way exists and that it's reachable.”

  The Seeker starts laughing. Their mind is blown. They are overcome with joy. As if they finally got a hilarious joke. They finally see it so clearly: It is not impossible. We can do it. THERE IS A WAY.

  The Seeker bursts out in laughter. Happy, because they can catch a glimpse the way ahead. They are touched by the beauty of what they are seeing. All those new possibilities opened up. Something deep inside their heart makes click. This wave of energy hits them. So vibrant, so powerful. A wave of joy. A strike of love. There is a way. And they will find it. On all levels. Nothing is impossible.

  The Seeker suddenly receives a secret trophy.

  New achievement unlocked:

  'The One True Seeker'

  New items received:

  Hat of the True Seeker

  Outfit of the True Seeker

  Torch of the True Seeker

  Whip of the True Seeker

  Congratulations,” smiles the mysterious stranger. “For reading the secret ending, You specifically now bear the title of 'The One True Seeker'. You can now read this chapter again and try to ingest it. Perhaps it will have a different meaning for you. Read at least three times to install the update. Do it, before the secret ending is lost.”

  Seeker loses their memory. A door appears from nowhere. A sign says: 'You are now leaving the land of truth'

  silver key in the Seekers possession, they open up the sacred door.

  mysterious stranger with great relief, as they step together through the door frame. “Let's head to the next checkpoint...”