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How to Break Free from the Matrix - Welcome to the Real World - Infinite Waters | After Skool

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Jul 21, 2025
Ralph Smart, a psychologist and creator of the YouTube channel Infinite Waters, discusses breaking free from societal illusions. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in overcoming 'The Matrix.' Ralph explores the struggle between authenticity and conformity, urging listeners to embrace their true selves amid societal pressures, especially from social media. He advocates for liberating oneself from external constraints, encouraging independent thought and connection to one’s essence for a more authentic and meaningful life.
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INSIGHT

Matrix As Ancient Illusion

  • Ralph Smart links The Matrix to ancient ideas of Maya, meaning the world is an illusion masking truth.
  • He says awakening opens the third eye and reveals reality beyond conditioned perception.
INSIGHT

The Matrix Is Internal

  • Ralph Smart argues the matrix is not only institutions but our own lower nature and collective ignorance.
  • He frames awakening as rising to higher nature and self-awareness to escape that internal matrix.
ADVICE

Wake Up And Think For Yourself

  • Wake up from ignorance by developing self-awareness and critical thinking.
  • Move away from ego, greed, and separation to become 'player one' in your life.
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