Some highly recommended documentaries attempting to pull back the curtain on the government and social media. Are you ready for what will be revealed?
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Are You Paying Attention?
Categories: Critical Thinking, government, Modern History, Mysteries
Tags: American Conspiracy, JFK, MH370, Oliver Stone, social media, The Creepy Line, The Social Dilemma, Wormwood
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UFOs, From a Supernatural Realm?
“As a professor of the history of religion, I study reports of miraculous events and afterlife worlds in Christian history. This includes sightings of ariel beings of light, miraculous flying houses…monks and nuns who levitate and bilocate…[UFOs are] similar to religion because people see things in the sky, ariel objects…[and] UFO contact events include supernatural and paranormal elements that influence people’s lives.”- Diana Pasulka, Encounters
In part 1 of this series, Are We Alone in the Universe? we looked at what is the surprising (to some) reality of the rarity of life in the universe. In part 2, Are Aliens Among Us? we examined the nonexistent information that comes of the cyclic UFO/UAP flaps. The promised “disclosure” never comes, the alleged proof never materializes.
What of the small percentage of UFOs that can’t be explained away as misidentifications, frauds, or terrestrial technology? Professor Diana Pasulka isn’t the first to note similarities to what are often classified as supernatural, paranormal, or religious experiences. Unlike what she studied in Christian history, which were largely positive experiences, some UFO experiencers she spoke to, described “intense and dark energy” or los demonios: The Demons.
This isn’t surprising, as UFOs have a long history tied to abductions, terrible dreams, abuse, and other terrors. Many debunkers try to find rational explanations, but the problem is they predefine rational as anything excluding supernatural. Our ancestors were superstitious and unscientific, supposedly. We know better, don’t we? However, should we so easily cast aside voluminous stories and experiences from countless generations? Is that rational?
Astronomer Hugh Ross, has written on the multidimensional universe in Beyond the Cosmos, which allows for the existence of entities not bound by the four-dimensional existence as we humans are. In the book he coauthored on UFOs, Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men, Hugh Ross calls the “unexplainable” UFO events RUFOs: Residual Unidentified Flying Objects. He argues evil entities are behind many of these encounters and that this is a testable claim. He has said:
“All that is necessary to further prove the conclusion of demonic involvements is to continue surveying people to ascertain who has encounters with RUFOs and who does not” and it’s not hard to find a “correlation between the degree of invitations in a persons life to demonic attacks (séance, Ouija boards, astrology, witchcraft, palm or psychic reading.”
Have we prematurely tossed the beliefs of our ancestors, thinking they knew less than us? Have we decided a priori what we want to be true? Beliefs can be based on facts, but as Pasulka writes, sometimes, “belief has nothing to do with what is true.”
Derek Gilbert, coauthor of The Day the Earth Stands Still, has stated, “We have been visited by inhuman human entities for thousands and thousands of years.” These have been recorded in many ancient texts and traditions. Gilbert asserts that modern RUFOs similarity to paranormal experiences are “too many to be coincidence.” These are a “spiritual, supernatural attack from the demonic realm.”
Many serious researchers explore theses events and this history in far more detail. It’s easy to dismiss things that make us uncomfortable, or we have been told cannot be true.
But what if this world truly has been at war for many millennia, and what if the greatest weapon of the enemy is to convince us none of the stories from our ancestors are true?
Many great thinkers and writers have seen through the lie. Perhaps we should take care to not easily fall to deception. We can’t win a war by pretending the enemy doesn’t exist.
Categories: Mysteries
Tags: aliens, Derek Gilbert, Diana Pasulka, disclosure, Hugh Ross, paranormal, RUFOs, supernatural, UAPs, ufo, UFOs
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The Future of Humanity
“It takes more than developing and deploying human enhancement technology to alleviate pain and suffering…We need the wisdom to know how to properly implement these technologies so humanity truly benefits…the wisdom we need must emerge out of a robust ethical framework that provides motivation to spur on advances…[while guarding] against injustices and human exploitation.” – Fazale Rana and Kenneth Samples
Emerging biotech such as gene editing and stem cell therapies show a lot of promise to alleviate and eliminate many medical conditions. As with all technologies, there can be a dark side, particularly when people with power take control.
A movement known as transhumanism wants to go beyond simply helping humanity, and seeks to transform us into a new species entirely. The road to such a future is paved with potholes such as eugenics and countless ethical issues.
No longer is any of this science-fiction. Nor can we look on in passive agreement at endless futuristic films that fail to deeply examine what they portray as an inevitable future.
The book Humans 2.0 is a needed deep, intellectual discussion on this emerging reality of bioengineering and transhumanism. You will get a crash course on state-of-the-art molecular biology, and then authors look at the various philosophical streams vying to be the foundation of our bioethics: Which lead to a world where the value of human life is upheld, and which can lead to a reemergence to eugenics?
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Tags: bioengineering, biology, eugenics, Fazale Rana, gene editing, genetic engineering, Humans 2.0, Kenneth Samples, stem cell, transhumanism
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Destroyer of Worlds
“It is likely that hundreds of thousands of bodies, each capable of yielding a multimegaton explosion on Earth, are orbiting within the [Taurid meteor] stream.” – Victor Clube and Bill Napier, Cosmic Winter
Regular meteor showers are the periodic reminder we live in vast universe. For a few nights, they draw people away from their distractions to look at the heavens like their ancestors once did. What if these little fire balls have a darker history?
In Late October, the Taurid meteors often provide a little show — the Halloween Fireballs. These are the remnants of a fragmented comet that came apart 10,000 years ago. Lesser known are the June (or Beta) Taurids, when Earth passes through another part of this debris field. These are unseen since they occur during daylight hours.
They also may be the source of humanity’s near extinction.
As Earth emerged from the last Ice Age, something catastrophic interfered with climate cycles that persisted for hundreds of thousands of years. One result was the stable climate we now live in, which is a good thing, right? It is, unless the old cycles reassert themselves, or another disaster befalls us.
The bad part is the strong evidence comet fragments pummeled Earth during this apocalypse, the main impacts landing in North America, causing destruction around the globe. Humanity’s progress was set back centuries, if not more.
Could it happen again? Consider these other celestial events occurring during the June Taurids:
- On June 25, 1178, an impact on the Moon created the massive Giordano Bruno crater.
- On June 30, 1908, a fragment exploded over Tunguska in Russia, destroying 2000 square kilometers of forest. A few hours earlier, and Moscow would have been destroyed.
- In late June 1975, a swarm of objects impacted the Moon.
Slightly different timing or trajectories, and these events could have had devastating effects on Earth. We aren’t out of the woods yet. Massive comet fragments are likely still floating in our orbit. Difficult to detect, but not impossible. Why isn’t planetary defense a higher priority, if not the highest? Why isn’t this a common cause among all humans?
Many stories come down to us telling of the time fire rained down from the heavens. Will we ever heed their warnings?
So next time you watch for meteors, or look to the sky every June, imagine what might be lurking in the darkness. Destroyer of worlds…
Being Moderate…or Exceptional
“If moderation means doing something harmful regularly, is it moderation or slow destruction?” – Azadeh Gharehgozlou
I always thought the “everything in moderation” line irrational, especially when it comes to health.
I’ve had people tell me “everything in moderation,” and in the same breath, talk about what chronic diseases they have had, or what prescription drugs they are on. Seriously?
Read more as Azadeh explains the fallacy of moderation and its impact on our health:
Chris Do ’s cousin once asked him:
“Everything in moderation, right?”
Chris replied:
“Sure… if you want to live a moderate life.”
Then he added:
“I want to live an exceptional life. I got this one shot—I’m going all in.”
That hit me.
For years, we’ve been told moderation is the key to health.
Yet, we’re sicker than ever.
So, what does moderation even mean?
A glass of wine every night?
A sugary snack every afternoon?
Processed foods just a few times a week?
If moderation means doing something harmful regularly, is it moderation or slow destruction?
This is how we got here:
We normalized small daily doses of things that make us sick, thinking it was “balanced.” But balance doesn’t mean habitual indulgence.
It means understanding trade-offs.
Here’s what real moderation (or the 80/20 rule) should look like:
✅ Eat whole, nutrient-dense foods most of the time.
✅ Enjoy indulgences occasionally—but intentionally, not habitually.
✅ Prioritize movement, sleep, and stress management over quick fixes.
I eat what I love. I indulge when I choose to.
But I don’t fool myself into thinking daily sugar, alcohol, or junk food is “moderation.”
And since today is Valentine’s Day…
Maybe moderation isn’t just misleading when it comes to health.
Maybe love is the same way.
Go all in—or don’t at all.
Happy Valentine’s Day. ❤️
Azadeh Gharehgozlou is an executive health coach. © Azadeh Gharehgozlou
Categories: health, What You Can Do
Tags: Azadeh Gharehgozlou, diet, fitness, health, moderation, nutrition, wellness
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Where are our Sages?
Being a “mentor” or “life coach” appears to be a popular career choice. I don’t know if it’s a generational trend, or a sign of some underlying needs. I tend to think it’s the latter, but I do know our fiction is full of these mentors, or Sages, that seek to pass on their guidance. The role of the Sage is not a new one, it’s part of the ancient tradition of one generation passing on to the next their wisdom.
Perhaps a lack of that transfer of wisdom is the cause of the growing trends. Fiction, though, has been reminding us all along of this lost responsibility of each generation. John Eldredge, on writing on the stages of a man’s life in The Way of the Wild Heart, explores the Sages of fiction:
The Awakening has Begun
A war has raged for millennia as most have been unaware. Hidden has this war been, yet it drives the chaos that often spills into the world. This war hasn’t always been unknown. What we now know as myth was once history. Those times have returned.
The Awakening has begun and it is far from over.
Become part of the epic battle between Light and Darkness. Order Among the Shadows and Awakening and join the fight!
Categories: Books, fantasy, Fiction
Tags: Among the Shadows, Awakening, Darrick Dean, Watchers of the Light
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Is the Hero’s Journey Dead?
Angelique Letizia shows us not only is the Hero’s Journey still very much alive, but it is embedded in the human story:
The hero’s journey isn’t dead. Stories are how we make sense of the world, how we pass down wisdom, and how we see ourselves reflected across time.
So when a producer recently told me that the hero’s journey was dead, I almost spit out my tea.
“How is that?” I asked, curious to see his response.
“It’s just been done. We’re looking for something new, fresh. Ya know, out with the old.”
You could almost hear my eyes roll. “Do you understand the significance of the hero’s journey and the role it plays in human consciousness?”
The widening of his eyes led me to believe the answer was no, and so I leaned in, unable to stop myself.
Every great story, whether ancient or modern, taps into this universal rhythm. The call to adventure, the trials, the descent into darkness, and the return with a boon (newfound wisdom)—mirrors our evolution, and that is why we resonate with them.
The hero’s journey, specifically, is embedded in the human psyche. It’s the path of awakening.
Why do we resonate with myths? Why do we follow legends? Fairytales? And why do we seek meaning in struggle?
Perhaps it’s because, in those stories, we see a reflection of our own. A roadmap of where we’ve been and where we might go. They are us, and we are them. Through their journeys, we live the adventure, learn the lessons, endure the agony of defeat, the pain of heartbreak, the joy of new love, and the thrill of victory—all through the power of imagination.
Every single human creation bears a part of our origin story, and that is the significance of the journey.
I was surprised to see that rather than argue, he smiled and shared that he had never thought of it that way, that he’d seen it more as a storytelling device rather than universal wisdom.
The hero’s journey lives. It breathes life into every story that moves us, every lesson passed down, and every trial we face and overcome. It’s not just the arc of storytelling—it’s the arc of humanity itself.
And only through sharing our journey with those on the path and those yet to walk it will our collective story echo through time as a testament to where we have been and where we might be destined to go.
Keep Shining ⭐
Angelique Letizia is the Founder & CEO of Starr Films. © Angelique Letizia
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Tags: Angelique Letizia, Hero's Journey, Story, storytelling
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Are Aliens Among us?
This is part 2 in a series. See part 1, Are we Alone in the Universe?
“But where is the evidence? It’s MIA. Neither [David] Grusch nor anyone else claiming to have knowledge of secret government UAP programs has ever been able to publicly produce convincing photos showing alien hardware splayed across the landscape. And remember, we’re not talking about a Cessna that plowed into a wheat field. We’re talking about, presumably, an alien interstellar rocket, capable of bridging trillions of miles of space, and sporting technology that is obviously alien.” – Astronomer Seth Shostak
I have found the recent UFO (now called UAPs) revelations a bit curious. The media is acting like this is something new. The public is surprised the government is studying UFOs? Ever hear about Project Blue Book? Since the end of World War II, this topic has entered the public mind ever so often. The cyclic nature of UFOs is something to keep in the back of your mind. It makes this all seem orchestrated. Why, at certain times, are the flames of UFO encounters fanned?
I’ve already explained the unlikelihood of aliens visiting Earth, but getting past that, we need to first address a problem in ufology. Many researchers, though not all, seem to start with the assumption that UFOs are extraterrestrial life from other planets. The problem with this assumption is it colors these studies. For example, we often hear UFO sightings increased after WWII due to humans acquiring nuclear weapons. The aliens are supposedly here to monitor us and stop us from destroying civilization.
Why would aliens, so much more advanced then us, care if we had nuclear weapons? Why are these advanced beings crashing all of the time? Why are they mutilating cattle?
None of it adds up. The exponential increase in technological research during the Cold War, much of it secret, is a much more rational explanation. Many UFO accounts, when looked at a little deeper, appear rather terrestrial from a technological aspect. Even events like the iconic Roswell crash, with its alleged alien bodies, has a terrestrial explanation, one that’s more diabolical than aliens harassing us (see the work of Annie Jacobsen and Joseph P. Farrell). What then of the whistleblowers who claim they have access to secret sources about UFOs?
In the 1980s, Bob Lazar revealed he had worked at a site associated with Area 51 where they were reverse engineering alien spacecraft. He also claims to have glimpsed strange bodies that may have been alien. I undertook a meta study of Lazar, and looked at a number of Lazar’s interviews, documentaries and writings. His story has stayed remarkably consistent over the decades, and he doesn’t come across as a deceiver, nor has he benefited financially in a significant manner. As a whistleblower, though, the government has largely left him alone. Here are what I think are the potential interpretations concerning Lazar:
- What Lazar is saying about aliens is true, and the government had recovered spacecraft.
- Lazar misidentified and misunderstood what he saw and worked with.
- The government wanted Lazar to believe there were aliens, when they weren’t, so he would spread misinformation to cover up classified projects.
- The government and Lazar, together, spread misinformation and there aren’t any aliens.
All things considered, I suspect it is #2 or #3. What about others in this UFO space like David Grusch, Luis Elizondo, or Steven Greer? Even when people have solid credentials, as many of these people do, it still comes down to “a guy says he knows a guy who knows another guy who heard from a guy that the government has alien spaceships” as astrophysicist Adam Frank wrote. We see a lot of secret sources, things that were seen but cannot be revealed, etc. Are these people being unknowingly used to spread disinformation? Are the efforts of some, like Greer, influenced by their own personal beliefs? Is the government about to use the alien scare as way to control us, as Werner Von Braun warned many decades ago? Whatever the case, over the past seventy years, no whistleblower or person with access to secret knowledge has brought us closer to evidence of aliens visiting Earth.
What of the small percentage of UFOs that can’t be explained away as misidentifications, frauds, or terrestrial technology? Astronomer Hugh Ross calls these RUFOs: Residual Unidentified Flying objects. These, as professor Diana Pasulka discovered in her research, are “UFO contact events [that] include supernatural and paranormal elements that influence people’s lives” much like similar events throughout history she had found in ancient archives, though those weren’t described as UFOs.
In part 3, we will take a look at what these encounters may be. Is there a part of this world our ancestors intimately knew, which we have relegated to myth?
Categories: Mysteries
Tags: Annie Jacobsen, bob lazar, david grusch, Diana Pasulka, Hugh Ross, Joseph p farrell, luis elizondo, steven greer, UAPs, UFOs
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