Mass Psychosis, Egregores, And The Invisible War For Human Consciousness
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Mass Psychosis, Egregores, And The Invisible War For Human Consciousness
No matter where we live in the world, then, it would be wise for us all to think carefully about the global chaos that is only beginning to consume us all. What is happening? Why is it happening? Where are we headed? What, if anything, can and should we do, individually and collectively?
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