Soul Journey Guidance

Have you ever been driving a familiar route, fully present, only to look up and realize you’re somewhere completely different — with no memory of turning off the road you were on? That’s what happened to my son and me recently, and it left us both feeling amazed and curious.

We had just finished running errands in Henderson, Nevada. Our last stop was Winco. I knew exactly how to get home: take the road to Gibson, then Gibson all the way to Warm Springs. It’s a simple, straight shot.

As we chatted and drove, I turned on Warm Springs as usual. Then, out of nowhere, I felt the need to turn right. It hit me — wait a minute, this isn’t Warm Springs anymore. I don’t remember taking another turn. I glanced at my son, and before I could say anything he said, “Mom… as I was just thinking, are we on a different road?”

I blinked at him. “Yes! That’s exactly what I was wondering.” And then he added something that made the hair on my arms stand up: “In my mind I was thinking… are we in a simulation?”

We both realized at the same moment that we weren’t where we thought we were. Neither of us remembered leaving the main road. Neither of us could piece together how we’d gotten here.

Most people would chalk that up to distraction or autopilot driving. But this didn’t feel like that. We’re not on that route every day. It wasn’t a routine. It wasn’t a missed sign. It was a clean break — one moment we were on Warm Springs, the next moment we were somewhere else entirely.

Interpreting the Shift

In the spiritual and energetic communities, experiences like this are often described as timeline slips, dimensional shifts, or energetic portals. The idea is that our reality isn’t as fixed as it appears — under certain conditions, our energy, awareness, or vibration can “jump” into a slightly different track of experience.

For my son and me, this wasn’t just a mental blank. It was a shared event with a distinct feeling — like stepping through an unseen door. His spontaneous question about being “in a simulation” only deepened that sense of mystery.

How to Ground After a Shift

If you’ve ever had a moment like this, you know it can feel unsettling or even a little magical. Here are some gentle practices I found helpful afterward:

• Write it down immediately. Date, time, location, sensations, and emotions. Keeping a record can reveal patterns over time.
• Breathe and ground. Place your feet firmly on the floor, take slow deep breaths, and visualize your energy reconnecting with the earth.
• Stay open but calm. Whether you believe in energetic shifts or not, being open yet grounded helps integrate the experience without fear.
• Notice synchronicities. Sometimes these events come with messages or themes. Pay attention to dreams, signs, or intuitive nudges in the days afterward.

Closing Thoughts

We may never know exactly what happened that day. But the shared nature of the experience — especially my son’s sudden, intuitive comment about a “simulation” — reminded me of how mysterious and fluid reality can feel. Whether it was an energetic shift, a timeline slip, or something science can’t yet explain, it invited us to slow down, stay present, and appreciate the wonder in everyday life — even on an ordinary drive home from the grocery store.