Strange Phenomena of the Mind: An Analysis of Egregores
In the realm of human consciousness, there exists a fascinating concept known as egregores. These are thoughtforms, creations of the human mind, that can become powerful enough to take on a life of their own.
Egregores are not just abstract ideas; they can manifest in the form of nations, corporations, memes, and even paranormal entities and experiences. They are driven by the collective (and often unintentional) willpower of large numbers of people.
For instance, consider the egregore surrounding Tisha B'Av, a day of communal mourning in Jewish culture. This egregore embodies centuries of communal grief and longing, felt collectively in settings like stadiums[2].
Egregores are more likely to become something beyond mere thought. The more an idea is called upon, repeated, or reinforced, the more powerful it grows. In this connected world, memes can contribute significantly to the creation and growth of egregores.
It's important to note that this article does not necessitate belief in the physical conjuring of ideas by the human mind. Instead, it delves into the stranger aspects of human consciousness, offering scientific explanations and the formation of new egregores and thoughtforms.
Egregores differ from tulpas, which are typically described as consciously created and maintained thought-forms or entities within an individual's mind, though sometimes shared among small groups. Egregores, on the other hand, emerge from a group's collective mental and emotional focus over time, effectively external to individual minds but sustained by the group as a whole[3].
In the Information Age, egregores can potentially manifest due to sheer awareness and acknowledgement by large groups of people in a connected world. The human mind's capabilities in the future might lead to the formation of new egregores and thoughtforms.
While it's possible that many paranormal experiences people have, such as Near Death Experiences (NDEs) and alien abductions, may be the result of a collective consciousness thoughtform, this article will not delve into that possibility, as it has been previously discussed.
Understanding egregores provides a unique perspective on the power of collective thought and the influence of group dynamics on our world. As we continue to connect and share ideas in this digital era, the potential for new egregores to emerge is greater than ever.
- In the rapidly evolving Information Age, the science of health-and-wellness might witness the manifestation of an egregore, driven by collective attention and the shared emphasis on well-being.
- The advancement of mental-health research offers a ripe ground for the development of new egregores, as they could emerge from the collective focus and collaboration of scholars, researchers, and individuals seeking better mental health solutions.
