The Overview Effect, a Cognitive Shift in Awareness

There are so many experiences and paths that bring about expansion of consciousness and perception – through psychedelics, meditation, dancing, yoga and the list goes on, but did you ever believe that space travel would have this effect?

Astronauts who are returning from space are having profound experiences called ‘The Overview Effect.’

What is the overview effect?

Its a terminology given to astronauts who when gazing back at the earth have their minds opened to the perspective of interconnectedness on the planet, the overwhelming effect of being connected to everything on planet earth and the beginning of seeing things from a higher perspective.

edgar mitchell outerspace makes politics petty

What brings about this change in perspective is when you see the earth as a singe object in space, the sun is just another star and the only thing protecting us and all life on the planet is a paper-thin atmosphere – that’s the moment when you are aware of how fragile and precious life really is!

‘Overview,’ a short film which gives a cosmonaut’s view of the earth, where you see the line dividing night and day travel across the earth, the beautiful curtains of Aurora Borealis, city lights, thunderstorms and then of course the destruction inflicted by man.

Enjoy the film as usual its always nice to see more people waking up to the concept of oneness, although this path is not for everyone but we can all relive the experience.

Like what you read?

Subscribe to our newsletter and get a free 30 day challenge in your email! Plus Weekly insights, fresh content, discount coupons and lots of love.

Once you subscribe, please click on the confirmation link in the email we sent you. If you cannot find it, please check your junk mail, don't forget to mark it as safe.
Thank you!

Articles on

About Us

Fractal Enlightenment was conceptualized in 2006 by Bhavika and Clyde, and since then, it has evolved along with us. Today we focus on Self-Awareness to help and support each one become a better version of themselves and in doing so, we hope to send ripples out to help shine some light in our world.

You can help support us in any way you feel, choosing to put food on our table by purchasing a membership, subscribe and share our newsletter, connect with us on YouTube or Facebook or even by sharing this article by using the buttons below. It all helps <3 Thank you so much, we appreciate you!

Clyde
Clyde
I find it so hard to label myself, I find it putting myself in a box. If you want to, BS.C Botany, PGD Journalism and Mass Communication, Self Learned - Photography, Web Dev. Love Music, Cooking, Eating, Travelling, Learning "If you label me, you negate me.” ~ Soren Kierkegaard Have been called crazy and clown most of my life. If that helps. I'm a Psychonaut who believes that humans have tremendous unharnessed powers within. To be immersed in the boundless gifts of nature and being self-sufficient is my Ikigai.

19 COMMENTS

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

19 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
19
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x