Déjà Vu: Illusion or a Message from the Mind?
Déjà Vu: Illusion or a Message from the Mind?
Have you ever lived a moment that felt strangely familiar? The same place, the same words, the same sensation—yet you know it’s happening for the first time. This phenomenon is known as déjà vu, one of the most mysterious and thought-provoking experiences of human perception.
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Déjà vu is a French term meaning “already seen.” It refers to the sudden feeling that a current experience has already occurred
even though you can’t pinpoint when or where.
Studies show that nearly two-thirds of people experience déjà vu at least once in their lives
most commonly between the ages of 15 and 25.
Neuroscientific Explanation: A Glitch in Memory Processing
According to research published in Neuro & Psycho
déjà vu may result from a temporary overlap between short-term and long-term memory pathways. When the brain receives new information
It may mistakenly store it as a long-term memory, making us feel as if we’re recalling something from the past—even though it’s happening now.
Brain scans show that regions like the medial temporal lobe and the hippocampus activate during déjà vu
The same areas responsible for retrieving actual memories.
Just an Illusion?
From a scientific perspective, déjà vu is considered a harmless cognitive illusion
Not a sign of disorder, but a natural part of how the brain processes experience. Yet it opens a window into how the mind handles time, memory, and reality itself.
Or a Message from the Mind?
From a contemplative lens, déjà vu might be seen as a message from the subconscious, a reminder that reality is not as linear as we assume
And that hidden layers of awareness may intersect in rare moments.
Perhaps déjà vu is a moment of resonance between consciousness and the unconscious
Or between the present and a possible version of the past.
✦ Conclusion:
Whether we see it as a neurological glitch or a glimpse into deeper awareness, déjà vu remains a moment worth reflecting on. It reminds us that the mind is more mysterious than we imagine, and that reality may be more fluid than we believe.
Written and Contemplated by: Jassim Al-Saffar
Digital Signature: Ja16im
A contemplative artist and philosophical author exploring the symbolism of perception and meaning through digital art, bilingual books, and reflective scientific essays.
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