Alien Abductions
Alien
abductions have been a subject of fascination and intrigue for many years. The
phenomenon of alien abductions refers to statements made by individuals who
believe they have been taken by aliens and subjected to various experiences
some of the most likely were experiments that were being performed. While some skeptics
dismiss these accounts as mere fiction or hallucination, there are so many
stories and accounts that cannot be easily explained and many of these are by
very credible resources, so I believe many of them are legitimate. I put my
personal experience in the section of my book, Aliens Are with Us, called ‘What
I Believe’ because I believe I was abducted by the aliens that have visited me
over one hundred times spanning over fifty years, but I didn’t actually see the
aliens or recall any interaction with them. The other section of my book ‘What
I Know’ details the other experiences which are ones in which I am 100%
positive were visits from aliens.
Historical accounts of alien abductions
Beliefs
and stories about alien abductions are not a recent development. In fact, there
are historical accounts that suggest such events have been happening for
centuries. Ancient civilizations, such as the Sumerians and the Egyptians, have
depicted encounters with beings from other worlds in their writings and
artwork. These accounts often describe interactions with beings who possessed
advanced knowledge and technology. Similarly, Native American tribes have oral
traditions that speak of encounters with "star people” or “sky people” who
would take individuals on journeys to distant lands. What's even more
intriguing is that these extraterrestrials are believed by many Indigenous
groups to be relatives or even ancestors of theirs.
Common characteristics of alien abduction experiences
While
the details of alien abduction experiences may vary from person to person,
there are several common characteristics that emerge across different accounts.
One of the most commonly reported features is the feeling of being paralyzed or
unable to move during the abduction. Many individuals also describe a sense of
floating or being levitated as they are taken by the aliens. The presence of
bright lights and the sensation of being examined or probed are also frequently
reported. Additionally, abductees often speak of missing time, where they have
no recollection of what occurred during the period they believe they were
abducted.
Theories and explanations for alien abductions
Given
the mysterious nature of alien abductions, numerous theories and explanations
have been proposed to make sense of these experiences. One prominent theory
suggests that alien abductions are a manifestation of sleep paralysis, a
condition in which the body is temporarily paralyzed during the transition
between sleep and wakefulness. Although when I googled ‘sleep paralysis’ one
article I read stated that many people even stated they had seen ‘extraterrestrial
beings’ and my immediate reaction was that’s because they had seen them, so it really
gave more credibility to their beliefs since it apparently is a common occurrence
during so called sleep paralysis. Another theory proposes that alien abductions
are a result of false memories, where individuals create or reconstruct
memories that did not actually occur. This theory speculates that external
influences, such as hypnosis or suggestive interviewing techniques, may lead
individuals to believe they have been abducted. I’m sure that might occur in
some cases but many people that believe they have been abducted have never been
through hypnosis or interviews to discuss their experiences which totally
invalidates this theory for those cases.
Famous alien abduction incidents
Over the
years, several famous alien abduction cases have gotten significant attention
and public interest. One of the most well-known cases is the Betty and Barney
Hill incident, which took place in 1961. Their episode began by them seeing a
UFO in the sky which eventually landed in front of them at which point they
experienced lost time and a very hazy memory of what happened next. The Hills went
through hypnosis to help remember their experiences and later stated they were taken
aboard a spacecraft and subjected to medical examinations by alien beings.
Their detailed accounts and the inclusion of hypnosis in retrieving suppressed
memories added credibility to their story. Another notable case is the Travis
Walton abduction in 1975. Walton alleged that he was taken by a UFO while
working in a forest and was missing for five days before reappearing. These
cases, along with others like the Allagash abductions and the Pascagoula
incident, have left a lasting impact on the public's perception of alien
abductions.
My possible abduction occurred in
2020. One night while sleeping I woke up and I don’t recall having any
particular dream at that moment, but I suddenly felt an upward motion, and I
was rotating slowly as I moved upwards. I looked down and saw Earth fading away
beneath me. The next thing I recall, Earth was coming into focus beneath me
again, but this time I was moving towards it, and I was dropped quickly down. Instantly,
I was completely awake in my bed. I immediately sat straight up, but I felt extremely
dizzy, so I steadied myself by putting my arms out to my sides to hold myself
upright. I sat there for a few seconds, thinking through what had just happened,
but the dizziness was really bothering me, so I lay back down, continuing to
try to make sense of what I had just experienced. Within a few minutes, the dizziness
had passed. But I was a bit scared, trying to think back on what I had seen and
felt to try to determine whether I might have really just left Earth and
returned. I wasn’t terrified like the other times when they were watching me or
walking around on the roof above me, because this time it was in a dream, and it
may have been nothing more than a dream but the feelings I had during the dream
combined with the bizarre dizziness made me think that something may have
actually occurred. I was sixty four years old at the time and had never, ever
had an experience like this before so it seemed very unlikely it was just a
dream.
Myths and misconceptions about alien abductions
Alien
abductions have been surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. One common
myth is that all individuals claiming to have been abducted are seeking
attention or are having hallucinations. However, research has shown that many
abductees are sincere in their beliefs and genuinely struggle to make sense of
their experiences. Another misconception is that all abductions involve
invasive and traumatic procedures. While some accounts do describe distressing
experiences, there are also reports of peaceful encounters and positive
interactions.
For
those who believe they have been abducted, the psychological and physiological
effects can be profound. While discussing my experience I was once asked if I
had ever considered being hypnotized to help recall what might have happened.
But I replied that I had no interest in that because I personally had rather
not know any details around it and I gained nothing from the hypnosis. If some
memories were recalled it would just possibly make me fearful of going to sleep
and it happening again and would do nothing towards validating my experience.
Skeptics are never going to believe anything that might come out of hypnosis so
for me there is nothing to gain. Some abductees state they experience feelings
of fear, anxiety, and a sense of powerlessness. They may also develop
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, such as nightmares and flashbacks.
Personally, I’m grateful that I don’t have any of those reactions and am happy
to just leave it a vague experience.
If you feel as if you are involved with a being with malicious intent I came across a website (the author has books available as well) that talks about how to defend yourself against abductions and keep the beings away from you. The interactions I have had have not seemed to have a malicious intent so I have not delved too deeply into her writings but the link to the site follows for those that are interested. Alien abduction help
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