There is indeed a reality we have come to know and believe that it works in our favor, but I think in truth it is actually holding us back. We get stuck in the belief that this is the way, as that is all we and society have ever known or been shown. And because everyone else is doing it, we are expected to do it too.
But following our own inspiration speaks to our soul, and will get us out of the mind fuck. It's a huge challenge and takes a lot of personal bravery to embrace the life of one's dreams. The walk between worlds is a very fine line, but once we stick our toes, our feet, our hands our legs.....over the line, we can experience a taste of the dream and know it is there whenever we choose. It is possible, and we can do it whenever we dedicate our lives to it.