Sarah 𝐿𝐿𝐼𝐹𝒮 🇦🇺 @SarahLLIFS

Living Life In Full Spectrum - Paranormal Blog | Paranormal Researcher | Author | Writer Haunted Magazine - The Wizardess of Oz llifs.com.au Melbourne Australia Joined March 2009

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Paul Stevenson ❤️👻💙 @hauntedmagazine

3 years ago

In 1959, Swiss psychotherapist Carl Jung wrote Flying Saucers: A Modern Myth of Things Seen in the Skies. Jung used the book to explore links between the Cold War and fear of nuclear annihilation with an increased frequency of UFO sightings and tales of human encounters with extraterrestrials. Jung laid his idea out: “In the threatening situation of the world today, when people are beginning to see that everything is at stake, the projection-creating fantasy soars beyond the realm of earthly organizations and powers into the heavens, into interstellar space, where the rulers of human fate, the gods, once had their abode in the planets… Even people who would never have thought that a religious problem could be a serious matter that concerned them personally are beginning to ask themselves fundamental questions. Under these circumstances, it would not be at all surprising if those sections of the community who ask themselves nothing were visited by ‘visions’, by a widespread myth seriously believed in by some and rejected as absurd by others.” Less interested in alien life and interstellar travel than their psychic aspect, Jung looked at the phenomena of increased UFO sightings in a period when humanity was threatened with extinction. To Jung, UFOs were “a modern myth”. He added: The primary question – and apparently, this is the most important point – is this: are they real or are they mere fantasy products? This question is by no means settled yet. If they are real, exactly what are they? If they are fantasy, why should such a rumour exist? Jung linked scepticism in UFO sightings to the popularity of science fiction: Since the things reported of UFOs not only sound incredible but seem to fly in the face of all our basic assumptions about the physical world, it is very natural that one’s first reaction should be the negative one of outright rejection. Surely, we say, it’s nothing but illusions, fantasies, and lies. People who report such stuff—chiefly airline pilots and ground staff – cannot be quite right in the head! What is worse, most of these stories come from America, the land of superlatives and of science fiction. Although Jung concedes: Though UFOs were first publicized only towards the end of the Second World War, the phenomenon itself was known long before. It was observed in the first half of this century and was described in earlier centuries and perhaps even in antiquity. In 214 BC, ancient historian Livy reported phantom ships in the skies of Rome. Keen to get Jung’s views to his readers, @newrepublic editor Gilbert A. Harrison invited a contribution from the man Sigmund Freud once called his “adopted eldest son, his crown prince and successor”. Jung’s reply is worth reading: Dear Mr Harrison, The problem of the Ufos is, as you rightly say, a very fascinating one, but it is as puzzling as it is fascinating; since, in spite of all observations I know of, there is no certainty about their very nature. On the other side, there is overwhelming material pointing to their legendary or mythological aspect. As a matter of fact, the psychological aspect is so impressive that one almost must regret that the Ufos seem to be real after all. I have followed up on the literature as much as possible, and it looks to me as if something were seen and even confirmed by radar, but nobody knows exactly what is seen. In consideration of the psychological aspect of the phenomenon, I have written a booklet about it, which is soon to appear. It is also in the process of being translated into English. Unfortunately, being occupied with other tasks, I am unable to meet your proposition. Being rather old, I have to economize my energies. Very sincerely yours, C.G.Jung Are aliens out there? Do you favour the response ‘why’ or ‘why not’? And can sightings be attributed, as Jung notes, to the fear of the unknown and, with it, the human preoccupation with aliens on our innate search for meaning in places where none exists? In 2010 psychologist Stephen Diamond described the mental phenomenon of seeing and dreaming of UFOs: …it is precisely the profoundly mysterious and mythic nature of UFOs that, like dreams, make them so psychologically powerful. As with all natural or metaphysical phenomena, once science dissects, analyzes and mechanistically explains such mysteries, their numinous, spiritual, potentially healing power is deadened or lost. Read more here: psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/evil… Words courtesy of @aflashbak...

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12 hours ago

Have you got your copy? #haunted50 Australia: shop.llifs.com.au/magazines/200-…

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Sarah 𝐿𝐿𝐼𝐹𝒮 🇦🇺 @SarahLLIFS

13 hours ago

I came out of video retirement and joined @anneandrenata to talk about paranormal ethics and what we can do as a community to move forward. It can't be solved in an hour but we had some great discussions. youtube.com/watch?v=hf77rX…

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Sarah 𝐿𝐿𝐼𝐹𝒮 🇦🇺 @SarahLLIFS

20 hours ago

@ScepticalBelie2 Yes I watched all his videos before they were banned in Australia due to defamation claims

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2 days ago

Here is the story. youtube.com/watch?v=4ewclr…

Sarah 𝐿𝐿𝐼𝐹𝒮 🇦🇺 @SarahLLIFS

2 days ago

A person in Victoria is charging thousands for 'exorcisms' & has a monetised YouTube channel where they 'solve' kid's cold cases with a spirit box. When families express their outrage they get blocked. It is on A Current Affair tonight. This is where we are as a field now!

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2 days ago

Does this mean we will never get to find out what happened to the crew on Stargate Universe? #stargate

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3 days ago

Haunted 50 is now out!

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6 days ago

ICYMI Haunted 50 is now available for Pre Order. Goods should be arriving in Aus in the next few days! Get your orders in for Australia here: shop.llifs.com.au/magazines/200-…

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Sarah 𝐿𝐿𝐼𝐹𝒮 🇦🇺 @SarahLLIFS

6 days ago

My teenage boys stole my webcam, mics and lights etc so that is why I don't do videos anymore ..... well that is my excuse anyway 😂!

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6 days ago

Ghosts of the past: A writer recounts a holiday spoiled by a noisy poltergeist and the ridicule received by sceptical friends when he told others of what they experienced. llifs.com.au/blog/ghosts-of…

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6 days ago

I just don't know how the World can live without Vegemite on toast for breakfast!

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7 days ago

Can the living converse with the dead? By Harry Houdini llifs.com.au/blog/can-the-l…

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LLIFS - Why the paranormal community will never be taken seriously Part 2 | llifs.com.au/blog/why-the-p…

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Kit Kats taste different now

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a week ago

Did you spot it on the cover! In this issue I talk about one of Australia's most famous poltergeist cases ... The Guyra ghost!

Paul Stevenson ❤️👻💙 @hauntedmagazine

a week ago

Haunted Magazine issue 50 part one cover reveal... Officially out June 1st & in UK shops the day after. Available to order now. Go to hauntedmag.com & get yours. Please feel free to retweet, reshare, comment, etc, etc...

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Paul Stevenson ❤️👻💙 @hauntedmagazine

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Sarah 𝐿𝐿𝐼𝐹𝒮 🇦🇺 @SarahLLIFS

a week ago

Haunted 50 is now available for Pre Order. Goods should be arriving in Aus next week! Get your orders in for Australia here: shop.llifs.com.au/magazines/200-…

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Sarah 𝐿𝐿𝐼𝐹𝒮 🇦🇺 @SarahLLIFS

2 weeks ago

During a paranormal investigation, we are often not allowing our eyes to properly adjust to a change in light. This can cause us to see things that are not there. Red light can help with this process. llifs.com.au/blog/using-red…