Justin:
Some of the things Michael Newton says are probably true. When you use the approach he uses, perhaps it isn't an all or nothing affair. He doesn't seem to believe that lower realms exist.
Regarding the green, the spirits that have appeared as white and gold light have been more intense. I could feel the radiation when some of the white lights appeared. The most intense radiation I felt occurred when the presence of Christ visited me and worked on my energetic system for about 15 minutes.
I had another experience that was unique about 2 months ago. In the middle of the night I woke up and saw white light that filled my range of vision, and in the middle of the light was a blue orb about the size of a grapefruit. I could feel myself being scanned by an energy beam that encompassed my body and was very noticeable. I heard a male voice say, "I hope you don't mind me taking a look." I wondered if this presence might be alien, mainly because of the scan effect. I felt no fear as this took place, because it didn't feel like there was a reason to feel fear.
It might seem odd that I didn't ask for a verification, but after experiencing so many things, I've come to believe that it isn't necessary that I understand everything that happens right away. When the time is right, I'll find out. Plus, there have been plenty of times when I have asked and didn't receive an answer. I felt that this might be one of the times where I wouldn't receive an answer.
Quote: Re: orbs relating to both photography and seeing them in physical while conscious.
I occasionally see what seem to be "orbs", and i agree with Albert that they look rather different than most of the photographic ones i've seen examples of. I'm not negating all photographic stuff though, it may be that if they are picked up on same, it just might be different than how a person might see them...don't really know.
The ones i've seen, tend to be very bright, usually colorless or slightly gold tinted, usually a small point of Light, but occasionally seems larger. My perception of them rarely lasts very long though, usually a matter of a couple or few seconds or so. Sometimes it is so quick that i question if i really saw anything.