Conspirituality Bonus Sample: The Giant Rock Interplanetary Spacecraft Convention
Jan 6, 2025
Dive into the fascinating story of George van Tassel, the original UFO contactee who claimed visits from aliens. Discover his annual Interplanetary Spacecraft Convention, which attracted thousands for two decades. Explore the mystical Mojave Desert and the notorious Giant Rock, where van Tassel played with ideas of time travel and telepathy. Learn about the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death and the intriguing implications of FBI involvement, all woven into a broader narrative of pseudoscience and modern spirituality.
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Joshua Tree Trip
- Julian recounts a New Year's Eve trip to Joshua Tree in 1999 with friends.
- Their motel room was robbed, losing cash, credit cards, and weed.
Integratron Encounters
- Julian's yoga students frequently share their experiences visiting the Integratron in Landers.
- They describe it as an epic sound bath and are fascinated by its mythology.
Sound Bath Trend
- Sound baths have gained popularity in the yoga world, incorporating gongs, crystal bowls, and other instruments.
- They create an immersive, almost out-of-body experience through resonant sound.