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¢ What is the unique, distinguishing fact about orbs? The one incontrovertible fact about orbs is the consistent ubiquity of the phenomenon. This is the case across all types and makes of camera and video camcorder, thus contradicting the preposterous notion that orbs are exclusively the result of digital CMOS ¢ What is the unique, distinguishing fact about orbs? Before continuing with this proposition, | must point The one incontrovertible fact about orbs is the out that this is my opinion. | offer it as informed consistent ubiquity of the phenomenon. This is the — opinion, but, nevertheless, it is not a fact. The reason case across all types and makes of camera and video why | stress this is because with orbs, as much as with camcorder, thus contradicting the preposterous notion —_ any other paranormal subject, we inevitably encounter that orbs are exclusively the result of digital CMOS — sceptics or others who either do not know or errors. deliberately blur the distinction between "fact" and In order to expand our enquiry, here is a short list of | "opinion". We have to be aware that in the mysterious some common aspects of the orb phenomenon. world of unexplained phenomena there are far more 1. As mentioned above, the most notable aspect of — opinions than there are facts. And that is a fact. orbs is their ubiquity. Thousands of individuals all Orbs can be different things to different people, over the world are photographing the same depending on their point of view. The meaning of orbs phenomenon with different cameras in widely different to individuals can be as varied as the people who conditions. photograph them. 2. The vast majority of orbs cannot be adequately What does this tell us? I suggest it indicates that we explained in prosaic terms; that is, are dealing with a generalised visual they are not dust, moisture, the phenomenon which is non-specific planet Venus, weather balloons, etc. and which responds to individual 3. There is evidence of a definite ..n the context human consciousness. In that interactive aspect to the orbs context, we cannot with any degree phenomenon, often relating to of all the above of certainty be too prescriptive about people as specific individuals. observations proclaiming that orbs are definitely 4. In psychological terms, the . angels or faeries, etc. They may be circular image of the orb recalls the my suggestion anything we believe them to be—but archetypical symbol of Unity or would be that equally they may not be. There is no Oneness. Coincidentally, this . solid evidence available at the inherent symbolism is appearing at a orbs are the visual moment by which to define orbs time when the concept of Oneness is indicators of exclusively as any of the popular critically meaningful to us in celestial or psychic entities familiar planetary terms and is also another aspect of to us. This is partly what has particularly significant in light of an informed my proposition. the new perspective of a Reality- perhaps n further considering this, le connective quantum reality even evidence for us look at two key aspects of the underpinning our physical universe. 5. Orbs cross religious and cultural boundaries. All over the planet, there is increasing interest in orbs among people of all (or no) beliefs. 6. Incidents of synchronicity orbs phenomenon: the ubiquity of the photographable manifestations, and persona interpretation of orbs as they relate to us as individuals. consider the second point here. Essentially, all experience o Reality is subjectively perceived the existence of an intelligent "other" consciousness. are regularly reported as being and interpreted. This is experienced by those who particularly so in the case o photograph orbs. paranormal or extraordinary phenomena. Generally, 7. Many individuals from a variety of professional we are all inclined to interpret such phenomena backgrounds report both purpose and intentionality according to our individual preconceptions or associated with the visual phenomenon. experiences. In this sense, it is easy to see why some All the above points suggest an existent may believe orbs to be angels or elemental spirits consciousness inherent in the orbs phenomenon. whilst others may regard orbs as unborn or departed spirits. Speculation on orb manifestations According to the many cases we have studied, it So, what are orbs? Ideas vary according to individual seems that in general, when someone begins to experiences and beliefs, but, in the context of all the © photograph them, orbs are soon seen as having a above observations, my suggestion would be that orbs _ particular meaning for that individual, but this may be are the visual indicators of another aspect of Reality—perhaps different to the meanings derived by other individuals. even evidence for the existence of an intelligent “other' This could be due to the nature of individuated consciousness. consciousness itself, to the orb phenomenon or to a observations, my suggestion would be that Reality—perhaps even evidence for intelligent "other" consciousness. Speculation on orb manifestations So, what are orbs? Ideas vary according to individual experiences and beliefs, but, in the context of all the above observations, my suggestion would be that orbs are the visual indicators of another aspect of Reality—perhaps even evidence for the existence of an intelligent “other” consciousness. NEXUS ¢ 53 ...in the context of all the above orbs are the visual indicators of another aspect of the existence of an APRIL - MAY 2009 www.nexusmagazine.com