Loosh
Loosh is a term primarily associated with New Age philosophy, referring to a form of emotional or spiritual energy produced by living beings. It also appears in unrelated literary contexts.
New Age philosophy
The concept of loosh was introduced by American author Robert Monroe in his 1985 book Far Journeys, where he described it as an emotional energy generated by living beings, particularly through intense emotions such as fear, pain, or love.[1] Monroe, known for his work on out-of-body experiences, claimed that during astral travels, a non-physical entity explained loosh as a resource harvested by interdimensional beings. He suggested that Earth's ecosystem, with its predator-prey dynamics, was designed to maximize loosh production through conflict and suffering.[2] This idea has been discussed in paranormal literature, often linked to theories about spiritual exploitation.[3] The concept remains speculative and lacks scientific support.
Literary usage
The term "loosh" also appears in literature, unrelated to its metaphysical meaning. In Joseph Crosby Lincoln's 1920 novel Galusha the Magnificent, "Loosh" is used as a nickname for a character.[4] This usage is distinct and does not carry the philosophical connotations.
Relation to "louche"
The term "loosh" is sometimes confused with "louche", an adjective meaning disreputable or shady, derived from French and Latin roots.[5] The two terms are unrelated, with "louche" having no metaphysical connection to "loosh".
See also
References
- ↑ Monroe, Robert A. (1985). Far Journeys. New York: Doubleday. ISBN 978-0385231824. Search this book on
- ↑ Monroe, Robert A. (1985). Far Journeys. New York: Doubleday. ISBN 978-0385231824. Search this book on
- ↑ Reece, Gregory L. (2012). Creatures of the Night: In Search of Ghosts, Vampires, Werewolves and Demons. London: I.B. Tauris. ISBN 978-1848853850. Search this book on
- ↑ Lincoln, Joseph Crosby (1920). Galusha the Magnificent. New York: D. Appleton and Company. Search this book on
- ↑ "Louche". Merriam-Webster Dictionary. 12 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-04-26.
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