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Does Free Will Exist? A Philosophical Investigation
Free will is one of philosophy’s oldest unsolved problems. Determinists argue that every choice is the inevitable product of prior causes — neurons firing according to physical laws, themselves set in motion by events stretching back before your birth. Libertarians (in the philosophical sense) insist that genuine choice exists, that you could have done otherwise. Compatibilists attempt to reconcile both positions.
After centuries of debate, the question remains open. What is striking is how rarely any of these traditions examine the mechanisms that actually constrain or expand the capacity for genuine choice — the unconscious programming, the telepathic influences, the pre-incarnational planning that may determine the conditions of a life before it begins.
This investigation examines free will through a perspective developed outside the conventional academic tradition: the teachings of Mari Swa, who describes herself as a Taygetan extraterrestrial consciousness transmitting through the YouTube channel Swaruu Oficial. Her spectrum-based model dissolves the binary debate entirely.
This is not an invitation to believe. It is an invitation to investigate.
Free Will Is Not Binary
Humans have a very strong tendency to think in polarized terms: black or white, yes or no, all or nothing. The free will debate reflects this precisely — either it exists or it doesn’t. Yet the truth is considerably more difficult to define, because like many things, it is not black or white. It is grey.
The existence of free will depends more on the level of consciousness of the observer and the data examined than on any universal answer. From a less expanded point of view, free will undeniably exists — we can empirically observe how anyone can choose one path rather than another.
However, the word “almost” — everyone can choose to do almost anything they want — takes us to the next level of analysis.
The Spectrum of Free Will
First Level: Observable Choice
At the most basic level of observation, free will is real. You can choose what to eat, where to walk, what to say. These choices are genuine in the sense that multiple options exist and you select among them. But this level of analysis is incomplete. The range of available choices varies dramatically between individuals — and that variation is not random.
Second Level: Circumstantial Limitations
There are elements of everyday life — physical and circumstantial — that dictate what is possible depending on where the subject is at the time of the decision. If someone decides to swim in the ocean but lives in Kansas City, it will be nearly impossible without completing a series of prior steps. Whatever is possible — and therefore free will — depends on resources and circumstances that are not equal for everyone.
We are all shaped by our circumstances and constrained by our possibilities, all of which stem from our previous decisions. Our possibilities at any given point mostly depend on the consequences of prior choices.
Third Level: Unconscious Programming
Beyond circumstantial constraints lies a deeper layer: the unconscious programming that dictates behavior, reactions, and emotional responses at a profound level. These are automatic behavioral patterns — much like computer algorithms following if-then-else logic — that activate when the right trigger appears, often against our conscious will.
Post-traumatic stress responses illustrate this clearly: involuntary reactions to triggers reminiscent of an initial trauma, extremely difficult for the conscious mind to override. If most of our mental activity operates below conscious awareness, the degree of genuine choice available to us at any moment is considerably smaller than it appears.
Fourth Level: Telepathic Influences
Many of our thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. They result from what we pick up from the field of shared consciousness — a substrate where thoughts, ideas, and emotions are constantly transmitted and received between individuals.
This means that many decisions we believe we are making freely are based on data we did not generate ourselves. The more we can detect what thoughts and emotions are not truly ours, the greater control we can exercise over our mental processes. This is explored in depth in the investigation of the etheric field and telepathic influences on consciousness.
The Higher Self Paradox
Pre-Incarnational Planning
From a timeless perspective, the soul plans its incarnation while foreseeing what it will experience — from a state where time is not linear. The incarnated version, however, experiences life moment by moment, without access to that expanded perspective or the reasons behind the plan.
This creates a situation where the soul becomes a victim of its own pre-incarnation planning, trapped within the illusion of linear time. The non-incarnated soul may desire difficult experiences to further its growth through resistance. The same soul in physical incarnation may not want to endure those difficulties.
This ethical problem — a higher-awareness self planning experiences for a lower-awareness self who did not consent — connects directly to Mari Swa’s analysis of reincarnation and the veil of forgetfulness.
The Solution: Becoming Your Own Higher Self
The response to this paradox is not resignation. It is expansion. The only way around this is to become our own Higher Self while incarnated — taking as much control over our lives as possible by advancing our perception and knowledge as far as we can.
We must become proactive and not fall into living with a deterministic victim mentality. It is essential to take control over our existence, or we will remain subject to a life plan we cannot remember agreeing to.
→ A free interactive tool to build your own Alter Ego — based on these teachings — is available at cosmicteaching.com/build-your-alter-ego
Timeline Navigation and Conscious Choice
According to Mari Swa’s framework, reality operates on multiple simultaneous timelines. Every choice creates a branching point. Consciousness navigates through these timelines based on its vibrational frequency — determined by dominant thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. What we call free will is, in part, the capacity to consciously choose which timeline we navigate toward.
Individuals are also influenced by collective consciousness movements. Large populations unconsciously manifesting shared beliefs create powerful timeline currents. This is why independent thinking matters: to prevent collective unconscious patterns from overriding individual trajectory. We manifest whatever has our attention the most — individually and collectively.
Expanding Your Capacity for Free Will
The degree of free will available to each individual depends directly on their level of consciousness and capacity to be in tune with their own personal structure — belief system, fundamental values, understanding of reality. True and absolute free will would only be achievable at the level of Source. For incarnated beings, free will is a capacity that can be progressively developed, not a fixed given.
To expand that capacity, it is necessary to distinguish between authentic thoughts arising from genuine values, received thoughts telepathically absorbed from the collective field, programmed responses from social conditioning, and Higher Self guidance. The stronger our personal framework becomes, the more we can override the shared mental environment we inhabit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does free will exist or is everything predetermined?
According to Mari Swa, there is no universal answer. Free will varies for each individual based on their level of consciousness and understanding. Some may have greater capacity than others — depending on consciousness, awareness, and understanding.
How can I tell if my decisions are truly mine?
Examine whether your choices align with your authentic values or whether they are driven by unconscious programming, social pressure, or emotions absorbed from others. The more you can detect what thoughts and emotions are not truly yours, the greater control you can exercise.
Can I overcome my unconscious programming?
Yes, through conscious awareness and sustained practice. The stronger your personal framework becomes, the more you can override automatic responses. This develops progressively through consciousness expansion — not rapidly.
What role does my Higher Self play in my decisions?
Your Higher Self may have pre-planned certain experiences from an expanded perspective unavailable to your incarnated self. Mari Swa’s response: become your own Higher Self while incarnated — advancing perception and knowledge to gain conscious control over your existential trajectory.
Free will is not a binary concept but a capacity that can be developed through consciousness expansion and sustained inner work. The path to greater free will lies not in resolving the philosophical debate but in expanding consciousness, developing mental sovereignty, and becoming your own Higher Self while incarnated.
“It is each Soul’s responsibility to research, discover and ultimately accept or discard each bit of information.” — Mari Swa
Further Investigation: Understanding Consciousness (Book 1) examines free will, unconscious programming, timeline navigation, and the Higher Self dilemma in depth — with a full technical glossary and cross-referenced analysis.
Original Teachings: Mari Swa via Swaruu Oficial YouTube channel.
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