GHOSTLY INSIGHTS #2

Ghostly Insights By Cindy

   Being a ghost hunter, I am asked many questions. The most common is: “What does a  ghost hunter do?”  Most people assume we are a cult, full of people who desecrate graves.

 On the contrary, we are more respectful of the deceased than most people. It always puzzles me when we are denied entry to a potential site for fear that we may vandalize it. This is absurd.

   Here is what we do at an investigation site: We take hundreds of pictures, measure temperature, check for electro-magnetic field fluctuations, make video and audio tapes, and take a lot of notes. Our tools are flashlights, cameras, and various other gadgets. We have one objective: finding evidence of ghosts.

   What is a ghost? This is the hardest question to answer, since we are still in the process of proving they even exist. The answer is a bit different for everyone. Some believe a ghost is the spirit of a deceased human being. Others will say it is nothing more than the energy left behind when a person dies. I believe both theories are true.

   Over the last two years, our club has gathered enough evidence via photographs alone to convince even some skeptics that we have captured some sort of anomaly on film. The debate begins when this evidence is analyzed. Many times I have been excited after taking a picture of a “ghost”, only to find out later that the beam of light in my photo is simply a reflection.

   One common misconception is that ghosts always look like people. Actually, they can take on many forms, depending on their strength. The three most common are: Orb-a ball of light, Vortex-a light rod or chain of orbs, and Ectoplasm-a fog or mist. All are forms of energy; none can usually be seen with the naked eye. Seeing a full-fledged apparition is very rare.

    Evidence of ghosts is controversial to say the least. Even photographs are debunked easily. True skeptics will not believe no matter what they hear or see. Many members of my club are former skeptics. The only way to convince someone absolutely is for them to witness the spirit world for themselves. I always get a thrill when a new member goes on their first investigation and shouts: “I think I’ve got one” after reviewing the screen on their digital camera. Unfortunately, the old saying holds true: “You had to be there”