I'd like to do a fun discussion this week and talk about our favorite podcasts! We have several podcasters in this community, so I thought it would be fun to feature them and see which other podcasts you enjoy listening to. They can be anything that would fit into the paranormal realm. Here are the Collective members who have podcasts. If I missed you, please leave a comment with your links below. @Isabelle Gibson - Chasing Midnight @Diego Hickey - Into the Void @Shannen Blandford - Pyjamas and Poltergeists @Matthew Willis - Nightmare.Exploreres I do have a list of some paranormal-related podcasts in the classroom in Resources

This week I would like to discuss psychic and energetic abilities, specifically if YOU have them? It is said that everyone is born with psychic abilities but some people are able to retain those abilities more than others. Through specific training, such as meditation and energy work, it is said you can tap into that energy again. Most people who explore psychic development feel one or two dominate abilities, rather than having all of them. There are many types of abilities, though there are 4 that are most common: - Clairvoyance – clear seeing - Clairaudience – clear hearing - Clairsentience – clear feeling - Claircognizance – clear knowing Others include: - Clairgustance – Clear Tasting - Clairtangency (Psychometry) – Clear Touch - Clairpathy – Clear Emotional Communication - Telepathy Of course, mediumship and people who are energetically sensitive (empaths) fit into this as well because of the overlap between psychic perception and emotional intelligence. Are there any abilities that you know you have or any that you think you might have? If so, what are some of your experiences related to your abilities?

Today, I thought I’d do something different for a weekly discussion. Let’s discuss what YOU want about the paranormal. What kinds of questions do you have related to the paranormal? What have you been waiting to talk about? Perhaps we can get some topics that we can dive deeper into based on the questions you have.

Pareidolia is the brain’s natural tendency to recognize familiar patterns—especially faces and figures—in unclear or random stimuli. In paranormal research, this often shows up in photos, videos, EVPs, shadow figures, and even SLS captures. Some investigators view pareidolia as a psychological filter that can explain away many experiences. Others believe it may be the mechanism through which subtle paranormal forms become visible to human perception. 💭 When reviewing evidence, how do you personally tell the difference between pareidolia and a genuine anomaly? Do you trust first impressions, group consensus, or personal intuition? Have you ever caught something in evidence that others dismissed as pareidolia—but felt real to you? Let’s explore where perception ends… and mystery begins. This discussion was suggested by @Klowie Fields If you would like to suggest a topic for discussion, message me.

Let's have some fun with this week's discussion. I have done one of these before, but let's do another Would You Rather paranormal edition. These can be answered even if you don't have experience doing investigations, just answer what you would rather have happen or do. Answer each would you rather for each question: 1. Would you rather hear footsteps behind you or see a shadow figure in the corner of your eye? 2. Would you rather see spirits clearly or hear them speak? 3. Would you rather hear children laughing or a deep voice whispering your name? 4. Would you rather work with skeptics or work with a highly sensitive intuitive?