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Paranormal Experiences: Are Ghosts Real?

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Is There Any Scientific Evidence of Real Ghosts?

 

You've probably heard your share of ghost stories and maybe even had paranormal experiences that defy explanation. But, was it really a ghost? Is there any evidence to prove that ghosts really exist?

Scientific evidence is difficult to come by. Most people who have a paranormal experience don't have the equipment needed to record the event and paranormal experiences seldom happen on cue when the equipment is in place. This of course, leads skeptics to believe that nothing really happened, after all. But, for those who have experienced the paranormal, scientific proof is just icing on the cake.

Whether you are looking for others who have had similar experiences or are looking for evidence that ghosts are real, you will find something of interest here.

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Shadow People 

People from all walks of life report seeing a dark human-like form that is void of physical characteristics and lacks discernible facial features, but are surprised to learn that it is one of the most common paranormal experiences reported by others. The observer is often overwhelmed by a sense of fear or dread and may describe a sense of pure evil.

Shadow people may dart quickly or move as though they are floating and are most commonly observed in dark corners or doorways.

This has lead many to question exactly What are Shadow People?

Full body Apparitions? 

Listen to Jason and Grant's Story

Did Jason and Grant See a Ghost?

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Residual Ghosts 

A residual ghost appears at the same time and place over and over. It may appear nightly, weekly, or even yearly; but whenever it appears it repeats the same patterns observed on previous sightings. It is believed that residual hauntings make up the vast majority of reported experiences.

Could this be a photo of a residual ghost? According to legend, the man's mother-in-law was accustomed to riding in the back seat of his car. After she passed away, she seems to have appeared in the back of his vehicle in this photo.

When a Residual Ghost Shares Your Home

Paranormal Evidence Caught on Video 

TAPS Catches Ghostly Activity

View some of the best paranormal evidence captured by TAPS from Scifi's hit Ghost Hunters series

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A compilation of all the best evidences of ghosts caught on tape by the team of Ghost Hunters

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Catch A Real Ghost: Ghost Cams 

Be an Armchair Ghost Hunter

If you dream of being a ghost hunter but you just don't have the equipment or you are not quite ready to venture out into the darkness to investigate haunted locations, you can now watch the live ghost cams from the comfort and safety of your home.

Photo from Willard Library Ghost Cam. Check it out along with these great links to ghost cams across the globe!

The Internet's Best Ghost Cams

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Poltergeists 

The word poltergeist comes from two German words: poltern meaning to make noise and geist meaning ghost. Literally translated a poltergeist is a noisy ghost. Although poltergeists derived their name from one of their most common characteristics - making unexplained noises such as taps and bangs; poltergeists are also known to move objects, throw rocks or stones, move furniture, and send household objects flying through the air.

Stories of poltergeists date back to the first century. They all have the common thread of objects moving on their own and loud noises disturbing the occupants. Poltergeist activity usually begins suddenly and lasts any where from several days or weeks to up to 2 years. The activity suddenly ceases.

Poltergeist activity usually progresses through a series of stages. Read more about the stages and learn what you can do to get rid of a bothersome Poltergeist.

Poltergeists: Noisy Ghosts

Intellegent Spirits 

When Ghosts Talk

Most of us make the assumption that ghosts and spirits are evil beings that haunt a location to frighten or harm us. Although this may be true of the inhuman spirit, it is generally not true of the intelligent haunt. The intelligent spirit is aware of your presence and usually attempts to communicate with you in some way.

When an Intelligent Spirit Haunts Your Home

INHUMAN SPIRITS 

Are They Demons?

Inhuman Spirits are exactly what the name implies. These spirits are inhuman and have never been a human. They exist as an entity of their own. Some claim that inhuman spirits are demons or evil spirits that were cast out of heaven with Satan. These spirits roam the earth in search of someone whom they can possess.

Inhuman Spirits possess great strength and power. They may throw people or heavy objects through the air. They may even cause people and objects to levitate. The goal of an inhuman spirit is to break the will of the individual so they can take control.

What is an Inhuman Spirit

My experiences with the paranormal... 

or was it sleep paralysis?

My first experience with sleep paralysis came when I first moved away from home and was living in a college dorm room. When I awoke one morning, I was surprised to find I could not move. Every muscle in my body was frozen in place. I was clearly awake, but I could not even open my eyes. Struggle as I might, I could not will my muscles to move. I began to concentrate on moving my toes. After what seemed like an eternity I was suddenly able to move them. That one movement freed the entire body and I was able to open my eyes and get up.

It happened frequently for a while.

One morning, it happened again, but something was different this time.In the corner of my room was a round bright light, so bright that I thought it must be the sun.

Was it a Paranormal Experience or Just Sleep Paralysis?

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Visitors From Beyond  

Or Just a Dream?

My mother passed away when my first born was nine months old. It came as a great blow to me. I loved my mother dearly and wasn't quite ready to let her go. I am told that a day or two prior to her passing she ventured outside to view the wondrous sights of nature near her home. When she returned, she exclaimed of the beauty God had bestowed on us in the natural world and added that where she was going was even more beautiful. Within days, she had passed.

Several months later, when her birthday arrived, I found myself in the midst of a dream that has lingered for 20 years.

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TAPS Paramagazine 

TAPS Paramagazine explores a wide variety of paranormal topics and features a column by Hailey Hawes, daughter of Jason Hawes. For the inside scoop this magazine is a must.

TAPS Para Magazine

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Catch a Real Ghost 

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True Stories 

Read this fascinating account of living in a haunted house by Jacques Boulerice

My Life With Ghosts by Jacques Boulerice
Sounds better and more mysterious when you use the word "ghosts", doesn't it? What would you call them-spirits, phantoms, or maybe auras? I'm not sure if I could classify these manifestations as ghosts. I'll give you the facts and you can decide for yourself.

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 Nannette is a freelance writer and educator that resides with her husband and family in a small rural community in Maine. Her interests range from birdwatching to the paranormal and everything in between. With 20 years experience as a gardener and quilter she enjoys nature & wildlife and often incorporates them into her work.

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