Post No. 3,491 - Some (hopefully) interesting reading / viewing / listening - Saturday 18th July, 2026

I recently found the following interesting and/or useful, and am posting them here in case anyone else does as well.   

• “Post No. 3,488 - Planning your afterlife”   https://gnwmythr.blogspot.com/2026/07/post-no-3488-planning-your-afterlife.html   A very interesting podcast interview by Simon Bown   

• “Are You Being Guided?”   https://youtu.be/PwWJfx9wFFY   “Do you have a spirit animal? Are you experiencing synchronicities? Squirrels are associated with resourcefulness, hawks with vision, crows with protection, lizards with self healing”   AND   “How to Work with Guides”   https://youtu.be/6d8dxvnfQPw   

• “Wisconsin Life | Why this Ojibwe jingle dress is considered medicine”   https://youtu.be/Dzq-fWwjHEw   “Ojibwe dancer and designer Aerius Benton-Banai sees the jingle dress as medicine, not just clothing. She found healing through dancing during a difficult time and now creates contemporary dresses inspired by Ojibwe teachings and the natural world, honoring tradition while strengthening community and carrying the practice forward.”   

• “What Happens When Three Channelers Describe the Same Extraterrestrials?”   https://noetic.org/blog/channelers-describe-the-same-extraterrestrials/   AND   “Alien UFO Podcast: The Metaphysics of UFOs READING”   https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/alien-ufo-podcast/id1602263087?i=1000776572538   “This episode I'm talking to Jon Kendall about his book 'The Metaphysics of UFOs: Evidential Case Studies on UAPs, Paranormal Phenomena, and Spiritual Experiences' A systematic examination of the physical and spiritual nature of UFOs and other unexplained phenomena. Are UFOs visitors from our universe or parallel realities? Do they come from the same spiritual realm as our dearly departed? How are they connected to cryptids and paranormal activity? Sharing numerous evidential case studies, Jonathan Kendall explores the seemingly irreconcilable physical and spiritual aspects of UFOs/UAPs. The evidence he presents has implications that could lead to revolutionary breakthroughs in the areas of communications, energy use, medicine, interstellar travel, religion, and the nature of reality. This eye-opening book investigates the connection between UFOs and kindred phenomena like monsters, Men in Black, and poltergeists. It also explores the harrowing world of UFO abductions and why the aftereffects are so similar to those of both near-death experiences and encounters with mystical realms. These case studies shatter conventional views of reality and prove that far more is at stake than answering the question, “Are we alone in the universe?””     

 

On society, governance, humanorights, etc:    

• ““She Said” IS Evidence”   https://youtu.be/KvanHITPNEc   “The Platner and Swalwell allegations exposed a huge myth in our discourse - that testimony “isn’t evidence.””   Good! Finally I’m not the only person pointing this out   

• From https://substack.com/@samantha705901/note/c-290300001 :   “Abandoning trans people is ‘fascist logic’, says leading feminists philosopher”   

• From https://substack.com/@willowtabithakawamoto/note/c-296461422 :   “Just in case you need the information, the proof yet again, or just want to let people know that biologically that they are indeed wrong.   Rebecca Helm, a biologist and an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, Asheville US writes:   “Friendly neighborhood biologist here. I see a lot of people are talking about biological sexes and gender right now. Lots of folks make biological sex seem really simple. Well, since it’s so simple, let’s find the biological roots, shall we? Let’s talk about sex...[a thread] ...”   

• “Out of the Pan: Positive and negative queer experiences”   https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/out-of-the-pan/id312435652?i=1000776424054   “Positive and negative queer experiences Content note around 20 minutes in for description of non-physical transphobia Misgendering research article.”      

 

My recent article(s) onoSubStack:   

• “Divide and conquer aka competition for individual performative “glory” (~950 words; ~7 minutes)”   https://musingsofgnwmythr.substack.com/p/divide-and-conquer-aka-competition   “Including how sock puppets (i.e., tools) mistake abuse of others for what they misdescribe as “humour””   Humans have transitioned from a collaborative lifestyle to an elitist power structure, particularly patriarchy, over the past ten millennia. The detrimental impact of patriarchy is evident in environmental destruction, war, and social inequities. A significant method used by elites to exert control is fostering competition among individuals, which promotes a culture of aggression and individualism, impeding societal progress. This competitive mindset distracts from community wellbeing and moral contributions, emphasizing a narrow focus on power rather than critical thinking. Unlike many Indigenous cultures, which celebrate communal success, contemporary workplace practices often prioritize arbitrary profit goals, disregarding their harmful consequences. This dynamic harms those who blend talent with care, while further corrupting the character of those perpetuating these values.   Decent people have played a vital role in recognizing the need for decency and addressing issues of elitist power structures. Altruistic awards, like the Nobel Peace Prize, highlight the importance of such efforts but must be backed by a deeper awareness of social class issues. To effectively combat bigotry and elitism, individuals must act with empathy, patience, and a socially aware perspective. Supporting community excellence and encouraging collaboration without feelings of inadequacy are essential steps in fostering a more caring and communal society.    

 

 

My recent article(s) onoPatreon (basicomembership isofree):   

• “The Dunning-Kruger type problem of thinking one can "know everyone" (or hire someone who does)”   https://www.patreon.com/KayWhiteCoachingServices/posts/dunning-kruger-5-163947477   In reflecting on professional experiences, I critique a damaging misconception in the engineering field: the fallacy that one can “know everyone” within a profession. This belief, often held by those seeking social status, is particularly problematic in job applications, potentially leading to hiring biases based on comfort rather than merit. I highlight the psychological abuse inherent in ignoring the need for praise in professions, which can waste company resources and hinder productivity. There is also concern that such mindsets foster groupthink and discrimination. Overall, I urge recognition of the expansive networks within the field, emphasising the importance of valuing individuals beyond superficial connections.    

 

Possible flaws 

Where I can, I will try to highlightopossible flaws / issues youoshouldoconsider: 

• there mayobe flawedologicaloarguments in the above: to find out more about such flaws and thinking generally, I recommend Brendan  Myers’ freeoonline course “Clear and Present Thinking”;  
• I could be wrong - so keep your thinkingocaps on, and make up your own minds for yourself.

  

Gnwmythr 

teaching the "good" (balancedopositive and spirituallyomature) 
safer ways to counter the "bad" (outoofobalance, spirituallyoimmature) 

 

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Remember: we generallyoneed to be more human being rather than human doing, to mind our Mӕgan, and to acknowledge that all misgenderingois an act of activeotransphobia/transmisiaothat puts trans+ lives at risk & accept that all insistence on the use of “trans” as a descriptor comes with commensurate use of “cis” as a descriptoroto prevent “othering” (just as binary gendered [men’s and women’s] sporting teams are either both given the gender descriptor, or neither).

#PsychicABetterWorld   and  

  

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Post No. 3,426 - The Guidance of Those who Guide Us

 

Photo by Michael McKay on Unsplash
(driven by an unseen river, a tall waterfall - seen through the branches of trees to left and right in the foreground - cascades down a rocky face in the midground) 

 

One of the interesting and often important aspects of spiritual growth is that we are guided - although we may not be aware of that. 

In the Pagan world, that may come from Deities of Service and Tutelage (which is often still less accurately, IMO, termed Matron/Non-Binary/Patron/Tutelary Deity), but many Pagans also accept the notion of Guides - or, as I term it in the interests of accuracy and safer use of language, BPM  Guides. 

That guidance is not “set in stone” - we have free will, and we can choose to ignore “good” advice just as we can choose to follow “bad” advice. 

But in addition to that, our Guides tend to be those most appropriate to our level of spiritual growth. 

To illustrate that with an analogy, you don’t use University professors to teach kindergarten. 

I have come across some people in spiritualist circles who try to claim their “Guides” told them to be bigots. Now, if that isn’t an outright lie, it may be incompetence - willingly allowing themselves to be misled by fake or nonBPM guides because it is more comfortable for them to be set in their ways of hate and exclusion-to-maintain-self-perceived-social-status. 

But there is the issue of level of awareness of BPM  Guides, particularly for those who will - foolishly - only accept guidance from former relatives. 

To illustrate this problem, I used the following diagram from my glossary definition of guides: 

It clearly is possible for some incarnate people to be more advanced spiritually than some Guides. 

This is often begrudgingly accepted by those bigots (which is someone who fits the definition of unevolved and/or lacking in growth spiritually) that such people may be walk-ins or some other excuse they use to maintain their comfortable-to-them ways of hate and exclusion-to-maintain-self-perceived-social-status (also termed spiritual bypassing, a notorious problem amongst those who ignore issues such as structural racism). 

The points remain: 

• valid BPM advice from BPM  Guides is socially progressive and inclusive; and 

• some incarnate people may be more evolved than your BPM  Guides.  

 

Having emphasised that basic level piece of knowledge, there is another point to consider - and this, IMO, needs to be kept in mind by those in the UFO/UAP/ET field who have accepted that one of the main messages of BPM ETs is improving (“raising” or “broadening”) our consciousness: 

those who guide us are also receiving guidance (NOT step-by-step orders!) - whether from their Higher Selves, or more evolved entities, as that is a principle which applies all the way up to ... let’s term it “Source”.  

The BPM ETs who are trying to get humanity to be more evolved, including nonviolent and NOT bigotted (exclusionary), also have their spiritual lessons to learn - although those lessons may be far beyond our comprehension.  

Those ETs and other spiritual guide should not be viewed as deity-like or considered to be owed unquestioning/unthinking (toxic) loyalty ... but they are also under no obligation to provide particular assistance or comfort when we face the consequences of rejecting their good advice (although they may choose to do so of their free will). 

They know more than us and/or have a better perspective than us ... but that does NOT make them all-knowing nor an always perfect Deity.  

Possible flaws 

Where I can, I will try to highlight possible flaws / issues you should consider: 

• there may be flawed logical arguments in the above: to find out more about such flaws and thinking generally, I recommend Brendan  Myers’ free online course “Clear and Present Thinking”;  
• I could be wrong - so keep your thinking caps on, and make up your own minds for yourself.
  

 

If you appreciated this post, please share it. I am now on SubStack, Patreon, 
and you can support me at PayPal (or PayPal Repeating Support Options) or Ko-Fi 
Any and all support will be greatly appreciated, and will aid me in continuing this work 

 

Remember: we generally need to be more human being rather than human doing, to mind our Mӕgan, and to acknowledge that all misgendering is an act of active transphobia/transmisia that puts trans+ lives at risk & accept that all insistence on the use of “trans” as a descriptor comes with commensurate use of “cis” as a descriptor to prevent “othering” (just as binary gendered [men’s and women’s] sporting teams are either both given the gender descriptor, or neither).

#PsychicABetterWorld   and  

Note that I am cutting back on aspects of my posts - see here, and Gnwmythr is pronounced new-MYTH-ear  

Copyright © Kayleen White 2007-2026     NO AI   I do not consent to any machine learning aka Artificial Intelligence (AI), generative AI, large language model, machine learning, chatbot, or other automated analysis, generative process, or replication program to reproduce, mimic, remix, summarise, or otherwise  replicate any part of this post or other posts on this blog via any means. Typo’s may be inserrted deliberately to demonstrate this is not an AI product.     Otherwise, fair and reasonable use is accepted under Creative Commons 4.0 on an Attribution-ShareAlike basis https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/