Are Ghosts Real?
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Is There Any Scientific Evidence of Real Ghosts?
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. For those who have experienced the paranormal or seen a ghost, 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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Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
- 7 Signs of the Paranormal
- Inhuman Spirits
- Intelligent Spirits
- Residual Ghosts
- Shadow People
- Earthbound Spirits
- Poltergeists
- Spooked The Ghosts of Waverly Hills Sanitarium
- In Due Time
- Paranormal Topics
- Visitors From Beyond
- True Stories
- My experiences with the paranormal...
- Have you ever seen a ghost?
- Ghost Gear
- Ghost Hunting Guides
- Got a Story to Share?
7 Signs of the Paranormal
When Paranormal Activity Invades Your Home
7 Signs of Paranormal Activity : Are You Being Haunted?Recognizing the signs of paranormal activity is the most important step in resolving issues caused by unknown entities. Every case is different and your experience is likely to differ from that of your neighbor or friend. There are some common activities that paranormal investigators and
researchers believe to be indicators of existing or ensuing paranormal activity.
Inhuman Spirits
Inhuman Spirits are entities that are not, nor have they ever been human. The the goal of the inhuman spirit appears to be to break the will of the individual so they can take control. Inhuman spirits may emit an air of evil, interact physically with you by throwing things or levitating objects.possess great strength and power. Typically a disturbance caused by an inhuman spirit is more pronounced and violent than poltergeist activity, but may be similar - particularly in the beginning. Hauntings: What is an Inhuman Spirit?
Intelligent Spirits
When an Intelligent Spirit Haunts Your Home you may find yourself frightened as the spirit interacts with you - but intelligent spirits typically do not mean to cause harm. Paranormal experts believe that intelligent spirits are the "spirit" of a person who died under traumatic circumstances. This spirit may be looking for answers or may be unaware that they are dead. Their attempts to interact with you are usually to resolve issues from their lives. When an Intelligent Spirit Haunts Your Home
Residual Ghosts
Residual Ghosts are arguably the most common type of haunting you will encounter. These ghosts may be seen or heard on a regular basis repeating the same actions whether you are present or not. Residual Ghosts do not and cannot interact with you. They are thought to be an imprint of an earlier time that replays in the same time and place. Hauntings: When a Residual Ghost Shares Your Home
Shadow People
There are many theories about the nature of Shadow People ranging from the belief these unusual entities are from another dimension to evidence of alien visitors. Regardless of your beliefs about the origin of Shadow People, the fact remains that thousands of people report encounters with these dark beings every year. Descriptions are eerily similar - even by those who had no prior knowledge of Shadow People. These "shadows" resemble the human shape, lack facial features and often lurk in dark corners. Hauntings: What are Shadow People?
Earthbound Spirits
Earthbound Spirits describes spirits to remain on earth for a variety of reasons. Many believe these spirits are unable to move on and leave earth after their dead and are doomed to spend eternity roaming the earth - unless their unresolved issues in life are attended to. Some psychics claim to communicate with earthbound spirits with the goal of crossing them over to the afterlife. What are Earthbound Spirits?
Poltergeists
Poltergeists or noisy ghosts can raise quite a racket by rattling pots and pans or opening cabinet doors, but are generally considered harmless. Many paranormal experts believe that poltergeist activity centers around a person - typically an adolescent girl experiencing repressed rage or intense emotions. The theory states that psychokinetic energy may unconsciously leave the body of an emotionally charged person who is harboring repressed emotions, such as, anger, fear, or rage which manifest themselves as physical disturbances of the immediate surroundings. Poltergeists
Spooked The Ghosts of Waverly Hills Sanitarium
In Due Time
Paranormal Blog
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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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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.
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?
Have you ever seen a ghost?
Ghost Hunting Guides
Got a Story to Share?
Won't you take a moment and share your ghost stories with us. We'd love to hear your personal experiences!
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Khiky93
Nov 12, 2011 @ 9:19 am | delete
- Great lens :)
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andreaberrios
Nov 9, 2011 @ 10:31 pm | delete
- I love the paranormal! Great topic.
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meisgood132 Oct 27, 2011 @ 5:15 am | delete
- Ghosts do exist and many other paranormal phenomenons.
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madinvestment
Oct 26, 2011 @ 12:34 am | delete
- Love the lens! Keep up the creepy work :)
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wheresthekarma
Oct 16, 2011 @ 12:22 am | delete
- I hope its ok with you that im gonna feature this on one of my ghost hunting lenses:)
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