For those of my Readers who hope to use Google AI for in-depth research on a topic, the below sets of questions may provide a helpful ‘envelope’ of inquiries that can be used as a format for your own research projects. –Alice B. Clagett

Image: “North American cougar (Puma concolor couguar) in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana,” by National Park Service, 26 June 2016, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mountain_Lion_in_Glacier_National_Park.jpg … public domain

Image: “North American cougar (Puma concolor couguar) in Glacier National Park in the U.S. state of Montana,” by National Park Service, 26 June 2016, in Wikimedia Commons … https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mountain_Lion_in_Glacier_National_Park.jpg … public domain

• VIDEO ABOUT A MOUNTAIN LION STALKING A HIKER IN UTAH
• HOW CAN WE CHANGE OUR EMOTIONS FROM NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE … OR FROM FEAR TO COURAGE … AT WILL?
• WHAT TO DO WHEN PEOPLE MOB YOU
  • WHAT IS MOBBING?
  • WHY DO PEOPLE MOB OTHER PEOPLE?
  • PERSONALITY OF A BULLY
  • IS MOBBING COMMONPLACE?
  • HOW TO REACT TO MOBBING
• WHAT TO DO WHEN PEOPLE GASLIGHT YOU
  • WHAT IS GASLIGHTING?
  • WHY DO PEOPLE GASLIGHT OTHER PEOPLE?
  • WHAT IS THE PERSONALITY OF A GASLIGHTER?
  • WHAT IS THE PERSONALITY OF A CON ARTIST?
  • WHAT ARE INFLUENCERS AND CHARACTER ASSASSINATION?
  • IS GASLIGHTING COMMONPLACE?
  • HOW TO REACT TO GASLIGHTING
• SUMMARY
  • For Telepaths and Lightworkers: On Judging Others by the Amount of Turmoil Around Them
• MORE INFORMATION
  • Pariah, Narcissist, and Empath
  • Links for Google AI Excerpts
  • How to Copy Google AI Excerpts After Stripping Out Code

VIDEO ABOUT A MOUNTAIN LION STALKING A HIKER IN UTAH

Dear Ones,

I came across a great video about a Mountain Lion (aka Cougar or Puma) stalking a male hiker in Utah. I have these thoughts on that …

The thing is the hiker sounds a little frightened. Of course, there is reason to be scared in a situation like this, but nevertheless it is very important to FEEL courageous and threatening, and to project these feelings towards the Mountain Lion. You know what I mean?

So first the feeling of confidence and courage – complete self-assurance. And second, this is a Mountain Lion that is used to preying on people. Don’t you sense it? This Mountain Lion is confident that people are tasty, and that it can accomplish this kill.

Try projecting a forceful mental image at the Mountain Lion with detail about you killing it (the opposite of the image it has in its mind about you). This is a psychological ploy that will give you time to get the pepper spray (aka Mace) out of your backpack.

Last, be sure to keep the pepper spray in the unzipped outside pocket of your backpack. Put it, head up, in the backpack pocket most easily accessible to your dominant hand (the one you would use to spray the Mountain Lion).

Here is the video …

Video: “Viral video shows cougar stalking Utah hiker in terrifying 6-minute encounter – FULL VIDEO | ABC7,” by ABC7, 12 October 2020 … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ktRhBcHza4 ..

NOTE: There is a partial transcript of what the Mother Cougar said on the above- cited video here …

Link: “What Being Likes the Roar of the Cars? Is It a Bobcat? Is It a Mountain Lion?” by Alice B. Clagett, filmed on 19 June 2024 and published on 4 July 2024; transcribed and youtube transcription edited on 26 January 2026 … https://wp.me/p2Rkym-xZL ..

HOW CAN WE CHANGE OUR EMOTIONS FROM NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE … OR FROM FEAR TO COURAGE … AT WILL?

You may be wondering how we can just change emotions, just like that. If we feel scared, how can we change our emotions to courage and self-confidence?

You know, the other Lightworkers and I (see Blogroll … https://awakeningwithplanetearth.com/blogroll-ascension-resources/ ) are always talking about this.

I say, for instance, that a Lightworker must cultivate feelings of love, Light and joy. I say that in every post.

Other Lightworkers specialize in feelings of gratitude, or peaceful feelings, or other positive emotions.

This world is full of mischief. Yet we Lightworkers cultivate positive feelings. We do this all day long. For instance, something bad happens. We turn our minds to appreciation of some good thing that is happening in this very moment.

For instance, someone in a shop is having an argument with another person. That’s not so good. But rather than let this put a dent in our day, we might think: What a beautiful bright day this is. The Sun is shining. I have my Ascension Team all around me, protecting me. I have enough money to go into the shop and buy something i need to buy. There are lots of great people in here to see and interact with. Thank God for all these many wonderful things!

You see? We are confronted by one bad thing, but then we think about all the good things that we can be grateful for in this moment, right now. Then our mood changes from negative to positive.

As to courage, martial arts helped me to get from frightened to courageous. They might help you too, if you are so inclined. It is the same principle as the principle of feeling gratitude, except that one concentrate on changing fright to courage.

For instance, we change our stance … the way we are standing. We stand firmly on both feet. We shift our weight so that we feel balanced. We change our energy, which has just fled backwards behind us, and which is trying to hide from our adversary, to an energy that is centered in our tan den … the point of balance within the body. The tan den is the center of gravity an inch or so below the abdomen.

So we place our Awareness in the tan den. Immediately the Mountain Lion senses it has something to contend with. This is not the fleeing hiker. This is a stalwart adversary.

When that happens … when the Mountain Lion realizes this … its own energy moves backwards. You may see it in the Mountain Lion’s stance too. It may suddenly shift its weight backwards.

So the tables have been turned. You are in the ascendancy now. You can then seal the deal with pepper spray, and, as in the movie, the Mountain Lion will likely then run away.

WHAT TO DO WHEN PEOPLE MOB YOU

I get mobbed, generally speaking, a couple of times a week. Why is that?

There are those that say that I am writing about about love and Light and joy … and courage and appreciation … and so on … but that I am really not like that at all.

They say that I am just pretending to be good and kind and sweet and all … but that I am really the opposite.

They spend considerable time trying to frighten me with skits out in the street, or in the wild.  This is what is called ‘mobbing’. It could be people are mobbing you too?

I figured some research on the topic might be a good idea, so I asked Google AI about it. Here is what Google AI said …

WHAT IS MOBBING?

Google AI says: “Mobbing is the act of systematically harassing or bullying a person, most commonly in the workplace, through actions like constant criticism, exclusion, and verbal abuse. The behavior is persistent and can lead to severe psychological and physical distress for the victim. Mobbing can also refer to a collective defensive behavior in the animal kingdom where a group of animals attacks or harasses a predator. 

In the workplace

• Definition: 

A form of workplace bullying where a group, or an individual with followers, psychologically terrorizes another employee over an extended period. 

• Behaviors include: 

Constant criticism, public humiliation, slander, isolation, or giving false information. 

• Motivation: 

Perpetrators may act out of envy, a need to hide their own incompetence, or personal rivalry. 

• Impact: 

It can cause significant mental and physical health problems for the victim and can lead to their expulsion from the workplace. 

• Counteracting mobbing: 

Victims can try documenting incidents, talking to the perpetrators or a manager, and seeking support from colleagues. Organizations can help by establishing clear policies against mobbing and creating a culture of respect. 

In animal behavior

• Definition: An anti-predator behavior where a group of animals cooperates to attack or harass a predator.
• Purpose: To drive away the threat to the group or individual members.
• Benefit: It increases the survival chances of the individuals by reducing the risk posed by the predator to each individual member of the group.”

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WHY DO PEOPLE MOB OTHER PEOPLE?

I asked Google AI: Why do people ‘mob’ other people?

Google AI said: “People ‘mob’ others due to a combination of factors, including a desire for power, social status, and a sense of belonging, as well as psychological phenomena like mob mentality and a diffusion of responsibility. Individuals may join in to feel part of a group, seek approval, or suppress their own moral compass for the sake of conformity. The behavior can also be driven by prejudice, low self-esteem, and a lack of empathy in individuals, or be encouraged by dark personality traits. 

Psychological factors

• Mob mentality: The group’s collective behavior can be contagious, causing individuals to act irrationally and lose their sense of personal responsibility, according to this YouTube video and Time Magazine.
• Diffusion of responsibility: In a group, individuals may feel less accountable for their actions, as the responsibility is spread among the many members, notes this YouTube video.
• Conformity: A strong desire to fit in and be accepted by the group can lead individuals to conform to the group’s behavior, even if it violates their personal values or goes against their own judgment, according to this WebMD article and this Quora thread.
• Diffusion of responsibility: In a group setting, individuals may feel less accountable for their actions, as responsibility is diffused among the members, explain this Quora thread and this YouTube video.
• Diffusion of responsibility: In a group setting, individuals may feel less accountable for their actions, as responsibility is diffused among the members, explain this Quora thread and this YouTube video. 

Social and individual factors

• Power and dominance: Mobbing can be a way to exert power and control over someone perceived as weaker or different, or to boost one’s social status, note this YouTube video and this Quora thread.
• Low self-esteem: Some individuals bully to feel better about themselves or to take the focus off their own insecurities, says Healthdirect.
• Prejudice and biases: Deep-seated prejudices and biases against a person’s race, religion, gender, or other characteristics can fuel negative behavior, as mentioned in this YouTube video and this Quora thread.
• Lack of empathy: Some people may lack empathy and fail to recognize the harm their actions cause, while others may actively enjoy inflicting pain, notes this Quora thread.”

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PERSONALITY OF A BULLY

I saw the word ‘bully’ above. Because I would like to know what I am dealing with when I encounter a bully, I asked Google AI about the personality of a bully.

Google AI said: “A bully’s personality is often characterized by a need for power and control, a lack of empathy, and aggressive tendencies. Bullies may also exhibit insecurity, egocentricity, and a tendency to manipulate or dominate others to feel superior. They often lack remorse for their actions and may resort to tactics like intimidation, coercion, and aggression, which can stem from feeling inadequate themselves. 

Behavioral and emotional traits

• Aggression and intimidation: 

Bullies often use physical and verbal aggression to assert dominance over others. 

• Lack of empathy: 

They have difficulty understanding or caring about the feelings of others and may lack guilt for their actions. 

• Need for power and control: 

Bullying is a way for them to feel powerful, superior, and in control. 

• Insecurity: 

Many bullies act out because of their own pain or low self-esteem, using bullying to make themselves feel better. 

Cognitive and social traits

• Egocentricity: 

Bullies may see themselves as superior and need to be the center of attention. 

• Manipulation: 

They can be charming when it benefits them but will lie, alter facts, or rewrite history to protect their image. 

• ‘Us vs. them’ mentality: 

Bullies often create a small inner circle and demand compliance, viewing anyone outside of it as a target. 

• Lack of responsibility: 

They often refuse to take responsibility for their actions and may even claim they were bullied themselves when confronted.“

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IS MOBBING COMMONPLACE?

I asked Google AI: What percent of workers, youths, and seniors in the United States are victims of mobbing?

Google AI said: “While specific statistics for “mobbing” are not readily available, general bullying prevalence can be used as a proxy: around 30% of workers experience workplace bullying, 19% of students ages 12–18 report being bullied at school, and about 10% of seniors experience elder abuse.”

Then I asked Google AI:Is mobbing commonplace?

Google AI said: “Yes, mobbing is considered a widespread and commonplace phenomenon, particularly in the workplace and academic settings. It involves a group of individuals ‘ganging up’ on a target with the intent to isolate, humiliate, and force them out. 

Prevalence and Statistics

• Workplace: Multiple studies and surveys indicate the high prevalence of workplace bullying, which often includes mobbing behavior. The Workplace Bullying Institute (WBI) reported in a 2021 survey that 48.6 million Americans had directly experienced workplace bullying. Research suggests that up to 30% of workers are affected by workplace bullying over time.
• Education: Mobbing has been identified as a common form of group bullying in schools and universities. Power imbalances and hierarchical structures in academia can create an environment where mobbing thrives.
• General Consensus: Experts generally agree that workplace bullying is not a marginal phenomenon that can be ignored or trivialized. A survey for the UK’s Trades Union Congress found that 29% of people had been victims of workplace bullying. 

Factors Contributing to Commonplace Mobbing

• Poor Management: Mobbing is often a symptom of poorly managed environments where a lack of anti-bullying policies or ineffective reporting mechanisms allow the behavior to fester.
• Organizational Stress: Periods of organizational change, such as leadership changes or cost-cutting, can increase insecurity among staff, leading to a ‘survival ground’ mentality where individuals scapegoat others.
• Difficulty in Detection: The insidious nature of mobbing, which often involves subtle actions like gaslighting, rumor-spreading, and social exclusion, makes it difficult to detect and address, allowing it to continue for long periods. 

The significant number of people affected globally suggests that mobbing, as a form of severe group bullying, is a common and serious issue in many professional and social environments.” 

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HOW TO REACT TO MOBBING

I asked Google AI how to react to mobbing.

Google AI said: “To react to mobbing, document everything, seek support from trusted colleagues or HR, and establish boundaries by speaking up assertively but calmly. If the behavior continues, consider making a formal complaint and, if necessary, explore options like legal action or finding a new job. It is crucial to prioritize your mental and physical health through self-care and support systems. 

Immediate actions

• Stay calm: Try to separate your emotions from the situation to prevent the mob from having power over you. Take deep breaths to allow your logical brain to take over.
• Speak up assertively: Firmly and calmly state that the behavior is not okay. You can say things like, ‘I don’t appreciate being spoken to like that’, or ‘Please stop talking to me that way’.
• Use the ‘buddy system’: If possible, try to stick with friends or allies, as bullies are less likely to target a group.
• Walk away: If the confrontation escalates, remove yourself from the situation by walking away to avoid further conflict. 

Documentation and reporting

• Keep a detailed record: Document every incident, including dates, times, locations, people involved, and what happened. Save any relevant emails or messages.
• Report the behavior:
  • If you have a sympathetic supervisor, talk to them first.
  • If not, go to Human Resources (HR) and report the behavior, providing your documented evidence.
  • If you are a union member, contact your union for support and advice.
  • Use anonymous reporting channels if available.
• Know your rights: Research your company’s policies and local labor laws regarding mobbing and workplace bullying. 

Long-term strategies

• Seek psychological support: Consult a counselor or psychologist to help cope with the emotional toll of mobbing.
• Build alliances: Find and connect with other sympathetic colleagues who may have witnessed the behavior.
• Consider leaving: If the situation doesn’t improve after taking steps to address it, you may need to start looking for a new job to ensure your well-being.”

So it’s not just you and me, Dear Reader. Mobbing is taking place all around us. It is happening to everyone. So, I am guessing, is gaslighting. Do you know about gaslighting?

WHAT TO DO WHEN PEOPLE GASLIGHT YOU

I found out about gaslighting by viewing the 1944 American film “Gaslight” starring starring Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten and Angela Lansbury in her film debut.

Then there is the original 1940 British film Gaslight directed by Thorold Dickinson, with a close to identical plot.

The secret is out! Gaslighting is a well-known confidence game used by con artists worldwide to fleece women.

I figured this warranted some research too. Here is what I found out …

WHAT IS GASLIGHTING?

I asked Google AI: What is Gaslighting?

Google AI said: “Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse where a person manipulates someone into questioning their own sanity, memory, and perception of reality. It is a tactic to gain control and power in a relationship by distorting the victim’s sense of reality and making them doubt themselves. This can lead to confusion, low self-esteem, and increased dependence on the abuser. 

How gaslighting works

• Denying facts: The gaslighter denies things that happened, even with evidence. 
• Lying: They tell outright falsehoods to confuse the victim’s sense of reality. 
• Blame-shifting: They twist situations to make the victim feel responsible for the gaslighter’s own actions or emotions. 
• Trivializing feelings: They dismiss the victim’s concerns as overreactions or being “too sensitive”. 
• Isolating the victim: They may try to isolate the victim from friends and family who could offer a different perspective. 
• Controlling information: They may lie to others or withhold information to maintain control. 

Common gaslighting phrases

• ‘That never happened’.
• ‘You’re crazy’,
• ‘You’re overreacting’, or ‘You’re being too sensitive’.
• ‘I’m just trying to help’.
• ‘You’re remembering it wrong’, or ‘You’re so forgetful’.
• ‘It’s all in your head.’

The impact of gaslighting 

• Victims may constantly second-guess themselves and feel confused or crazy. 
• It can erode a person’s self-confidence and make them doubt their own judgment and sanity. 
• This increased self-doubt can make the victim more dependent on the abuser for their sense of reality. 
• The gaslighter’s goal is to gain and maintain control, making the victim more likely to stay in the abusive relationship.”

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WHY DO PEOPLE GASLIGHT OTHER PEOPLE?

I asked Google AI: Why do people gaslight other people?

Google AI said: 

“People gaslight others to gain control, avoid accountability, or to cope with psychological conditions like narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). By causing their victim to question their own reality, memory, and sanity, the gaslighter can manipulate them and become the sole source of ‘truth’ in the relationship. 

Motivations for gaslighting

• To gain control: 

Gaslighting is a manipulative tactic to control a relationship by eroding the victim’s self-trust and making them dependent on the abuser. 

• To avoid accountability: 

Gaslighters use it to shift blame for their own bad behavior, such as infidelity, and avoid taking responsibility. 

• As a response to psychological conditions: 

People with certain conditions, like NPD, may gaslight to undermine others and enforce their own warped view of reality. 

• To manipulate the victim: 

By making the victim question their own sanity, memories, or thoughts, the gaslighter can create confusion and make the victim feel emotionally unstable.”

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WHAT IS THE PERSONALITY OF A GASLIGHTER?

Because I would like to know what I am dealing with when I encounter a gaslighter, I asked Google AI what is the personality of a gaslighter.

Google AI said: 

“A gaslighter is typically a manipulative individual who uses psychological abuse to gain power and control over others, making victims question their own memory, perception, and sanity. They often exhibit traits associated with personality disorders like Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) or Antisocial Personality Disorder. 

Key Personality Traits and Characteristics

• Need for Power and Control: The primary driver for a gaslighter is the desire to dominate and control their victim to feel powerful and superior.
• Lack of Empathy: They show little remorse for the pain they cause and are generally unable or unwilling to relate to others’ feelings genuinely.
• Frequent Lying and Distortion: Lying is a cornerstone of their behavior. They will consistently deny reality, even when presented with proof, and rewrite past events to their advantage.
• Avoidance of Responsibility: They rarely admit flaws and will often blame the victim for their own wrongdoings or the gaslighter’s negative behavior.
• Highly Defensive and Aggressive When Challenged: When called out or criticized, they often escalate the conflict, double down on their false accusations, or use anger and aggression to intimidate their opponent.
• False Image Projection: They project an idealized, charming image to the outside world to hide their insecurities, making it difficult for others to believe the victim’s claims of abuse.
• Isolation Tactics: They often try to isolate their victim from friends and family to remove external support systems and increase dependence on them.
• Emotional Immaturity: They can be emotionally immature, engaging in wishful thinking, and having an “all-or-nothing” view of the world where any disagreement is an attack.
• Unpredictable Behavior: Their actions can be inconsistent with their words, and they may have sudden mood swings, which keeps the victim off-balance and confused.
• Using Compassion as a Weapon: When confronted, they may use kind words and declarations of love to smooth over the situation and confuse the victim, making them doubt their perceptions of abuse.”

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WHAT IS THE PERSONALITY OF A CON ARTIST?

Since gaslighting is widely used by con artists, I asked Google AI what the personality of a con artist is.

Google AI said: 

“A con artist personality is characterized by a high degree of perceptiveness, manipulative tendencies, and a chameleon-like ability to build trust by exploiting human desires and weaknesses. They are adept at deception and persuasion, often appearing friendly and personally invested in their victims to gain their confidence before exploiting them.

Key personality traits and tactics

• Perceptive and observant:

Con artists are skilled at reading people, understanding their motivations, and identifying vulnerabilities to exploit.

• Manipulative:

They use various psychological tactics to trick and bamboozle others, often by creating a sense of urgency or tapping into a person’s wishes and desires.

• Charming and friendly:

They initially build rapport by appearing trustworthy, friendly, and personally interested in their target. This is often a calculated act to gain the victim’s confidence.

• Persuasive:

They are masters of persuasion, using what works to gain a sale or a commitment from their victim.

• Dishonest and deceitful:

They will lie, create false scenarios, and downplay risks to achieve their goals.

• Exploitative:

Once they have a victim’s trust and money, their behavior changes drastically. They may disappear, stop answering questions, or become evasive.

Common tactics

• Creating a sense of pressure:

They may create a sense of urgency to pressure a victim into acting quickly before they can think it through, says the Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and the State of Michigan.

• Preying on desires:

They identify what the victim wants (e.g., a big investment return) and create a narrative that plays on that desire, says a University at Buffalo article and Medium article.

• Downplaying risks:

They often avoid giving details about the downsides or risks associated with their deal.

• Evasion:

They are often unwilling or unable to answer questions thoroughly, a red flag that should raise suspicion, according to the North American Securities Administrators Association.”

. . . . .

WHAT ARE INFLUENCERS AND CHARACTER ASSASSINATION?

Since influencers and character assassination (to use modern parlance) are closely related to gaslighting, I asked Google Ai ‘what is influencer and character assassination’. I know this is poor English, but it got me the best response.

Google AI said: 

“‘Influencer’ and ‘character assassination’ are two distinct concepts that can intersect, particularly in the context of social media and public life. 

Influencer

An influencer is a person who has the power to influence the opinions or purchasing decisions of others because of their authority, knowledge, position, or relationship with their audience. They typically have a significant following on social media platforms (like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube) and are often leveraged by brands for marketing and promotional campaigns. The core of an influencer’s identity is their public image and credibility, which they build to connect with their audience. 

Character Assassination

Character assassination is a deliberate and sustained effort to damage the reputation, credibility, or public image of an individual, group, or organization. This is typically done through a mix of open and covert methods to manipulate how others perceive the targeted person. 

Common tactics include:

• Spreading rumors, innuendos, or deliberate misinformation.
• Raising false accusations or using misleading half-truths.
• Manipulating facts or presenting information out of context to create an untrue, negative picture.
• Exaggerating faults or past mistakes.
• Name-calling and applying stigmatizing or demonizing labels. 

The goal of character assassination is often to undermine the victim’s standing, influence, or career, and the damage can be long-lasting and difficult to reverse. It is a form of an ad hominem attack, shifting focus from a person’s arguments or actions to their personal attributes in an attempt to discredit them.

The Intersection

The two concepts intersect in the modern digital landscape:

• Vulnerability of Influencers: Because an influencer’s success is tied directly to their public image and reputation, they are particularly vulnerable to character assassination. A successful smear campaign can result in a loss of followers, brand deals, and income.
• Platform for Attacks: Social media platforms that influencers use to build their brand can also be used as a means for anonymous defamation, cyberbullying, and the rapid spread of character attacks.
• High Stakes: In competitive fields, whether in entertainment, business, or politics, individuals with a high public profile (including influencers) may become targets of character assassination by rivals seeking an advantage or revenge. 

In essence, an influencer is a public figure who can be a target of character assassination, a tactic used to destroy their standing and influence.”

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IS GASLIGHTING COMMONPLACE?

Getting back on target: I asked Google AI what percent of people in the United States gaslight.

Google AI said: 

• “Workplace: A survey indicated that 50% of workers between 18 and 54 have experienced gaslighting.
• Domestic violence: A survey by the National Domestic Violence Hotline found that 74% of female victims of domestic violence experienced gaslighting from their partner.
• Medical settings: Medical gaslighting is a recognized issue, but statistics on the overall percentage of the population who experience it are not provided in the search results.”

Then I asked Google AI: Is gaslighting commonplace?

Google AI said: “Yes, gaslighting is commonplace and has become more recognized, leading to its use in various contexts like personal relationships, the workplace, and even broader societal issues. While it was once a term primarily discussed in abusive relationships, its application has expanded as awareness grew, with Google searches for ‘gaslighting’ increasing significantly since 2016. It is used to describe a subtle but manipulative form of psychological abuse in which a person is made to question their own sanity and perception of reality. 

Where gaslighting occurs

• Personal relationships: It is most common in intimate relationships, where it can be a core part of emotional abuse, undermining a person’s self-worth and creating dependency.
• Workplace: Gaslighting is also used in the workplace as a form of subtle bullying to undermine employees and make them doubt their competence.
• Social and systemic issues: Concepts like “racial gaslighting” also exist, where societal inequalities and prejudice are dismissed or denied. 

Why it is now more common

• Increased public awareness: The term gained significant public recognition, and in 2022, it was named Merriam-Webster’s word of the year.
• Online content: The proliferation of online content, such as YouTube videos explaining gaslighting and how to identify it, has contributed to its widespread discussion.
• Broader recognition: The term is now used to label a range of manipulative behaviors that were previously not as clearly defined, leading to its application in more diverse situations.”

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HOW TO REACT TO GASLIGHTING

I asked Google AI how to react to gaslighting.

Google AI said: “To respond to gaslighting, stay calm and don’t engage in arguments; instead, calmly state your truth and set firm boundaries. You can use phrases like, ‘I remember things differently’, or ‘That’s not how I experienced that’. To protect yourself long-term, document incidents, seek support from friends or professionals, practice self-care, and consider limiting contact with the person. 

In the moment

• Stay calm and don’t argue: 

Gaslighters want to provoke an emotional reaction. Staying calm and indifferent can help you avoid giving them power. 

• Keep it simple and repeat phrases: 

Instead of getting drawn into a long argument, use short, firm statements like: 

• • ‘I remember things differently’. 

• • ‘That is not how I experienced that’.

• • ‘I see things differently’.

• • ‘I understand you disagree with me’.

• Assert your reality: 

You can use direct statements to show you are confident in your perception: 

• • ‘I know how I feel, and I’m not changing my opinion’. 

• • ‘My feelings are my feelings; this is how I feel’.

• • ‘I do not imagine facts’. 

Long-term strategies

• Document everything: 

Keep a journal of incidents to help you see a pattern and have evidence if needed. 

• Set clear boundaries: 

Decide what behavior you will and will not accept, and enforce it. For example, ‘I cannot continue this conversation if you keep interrupting me’ or ‘We can talk when we are both calm’. 

• Seek support: 

Talk to trusted friends, family, or a therapist who can validate your experience and offer support. 

• Prioritize self-care: 

Engage in activities that build your self-confidence and promote your well-being. 

• Consider professional help: 

If gaslighting is affecting your mental health, a therapist can provide coping strategies and support you in navigating the situation.”

SUMMARY

We have three topics here: Mountain Lion attacks, mobbing, and gaslighting. They have their similarities. In each instance, I feel I am being … or am about to be … viciously attacked.

Google’s suggestions about how deal with mobbing and gaslighting are good, I feel. My suggestions about dealing with Mountain Lion attacks are also good.

When you compare the two … Google’s suggestions and my own … there are some similarities. Confidence and courage are the key, are they not? We must be confident and courageous when confronted with viciousness, whether from humans or from wild predators.

Then as to the Lightworker credo, we must cultivate in our lives the positive virtues. We must turn to the Light. We must change Darkness to Light not just in theory, but moment-to-moment, in our daily lives.

We must learn the art of sudden alteration … whether of stance, or of physical balance, or of emotional balance, or of neutral mind.

We must be still in mind, body and spirit. Then we will be free to act in the face of the utmost adversity.

For Telepaths and Lightworkers: On Judging Others by the Amount of Turmoil Around Them

Sometimes we telepaths get round to the notion that other people must be right awful if they are encountering clouds of negative thought forms, or if they are surrounded by delusions of mass hysteria.

In the case of Lightworkers this is far from true.

The Darkness flees to us. It seeks to be transformed to the Light. We are the Light. But a great Wind of Darkness can cause us to be nonplussed, can it not?

I state … and other Lightworkers aver … that each human being has the right to ask our Ascension Team to set aside what Dark we are right now unable to transform. Our Ascension Teams can set the Dark aside, to be dealt with another day.

Even better, we can ask our Ascension team to optimize Timelines and Dimensions, so that the right amount of Darkness confronts our Light.

In that way we can retain physical form, as may be required by the Will of God right now.

When we see other Lightworkers confronted by the Dark … no matter in what arena … whether in personal relationships or in the workplace or in social groups … whether through mobbing or gaslighting or wild animal attacks … then the thing to do is not to change the LIghtworker.

I ask my fellow Lightworkers not to change me. As if I were deficient, or broken, or in need.

Instead, please feel the Light. That is all that may be required to make things just as God would have them.

God is Light. We are fashioned in His image. We are Light.

Let us see Light in one another. Let each Lightworker find the LIght in his or her fellow Lightworkers.

May this be true for all humankind.

God bless you all
And keep you safe,
And be with you
Through all your days!

In love, light and joy
This is Alice B. Clagett.
I Am of the Stars … and so are you!

Written and published on 20 November 2025; revised on 17 February 2026

NOTE: In this post, quotes from Google AI are in light blue font.

MORE INFORMATION

Pariah, Narcissist, and Empath. Here are three more topics I have been researching, and which you as a Lightworker may wish to look into, provided the shoe fits.

You can ask Google AI what is a Pariah? And similarly, you can ask what is a Narcissist? What is an Empath?

Lord knows there is a ton of information about these hot topics on youtube right now as well.

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Links for Google AI excerpts. For the above Google AI excerpts, I left out links. That is because I have not enough staff (i.e., staff of one) to update the links in my blog as frequently as I would like. Google, however, will likely remain up-to-date on its links. So why not look there?

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How to Copy Google AI Excerpts After Stripping Out Code. For those of you who would like to know how to extract Google AI answers from the web development code, layout, format, and style of the original, so as to post it on your blog, try this …

Copy the Google AI text you want to include in your blog. Then past it onto a Windows Rich Text Document. Then copy the Windows Rich Text Document and paste to your blog.

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