DBieniek
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Paranormal Misconceptions
The subject of paranormal phenomena has become very popular in the last 20 years. During this time, many misunderstandings and rumors about the
supernatural have been adopted. This is due, in part, to the media. At this point, I would like to shed some light on some of the more popular false
beliefs.
One belief that many have about the paranormal is that most ghosts and spirits are evil and malevolent. It is because of this misunderstanding that
many people who find their homes to be haunted have an extreme reaction and rush to have them removed by some means. The truth is exactly the
opposite. Most ghosts do not mean any harm. Some do not even know they are ghosts. Only a very small percentage of ghosts are truly out to do the
living any harm. If more could accept the fact that most ghosts are harmless, there would be a lot less fear when people are among the spirits of the
dead. How many people have died as the result of a ghostly encounter?
Another misconception is that all psychics are phonies and are just out
to make a quick buck. Even though there were many so called psychics during the beginning of spiritualism that were mostly looking for attention and
money doesn't mean that every person that claims to have psychic powers is false. That isn't to say that you should not do your homework before
attempting to contact your dead aunt Jane, just keep in mind that there are those who possess genuine sensitivity.
Another misconception is
that all cemeteries are haunted. This belief is usually adopted by young and brand new "ghost hunters." This is not as widely spread of a rumor as
the others, but I thought is should be addressed since many that are new to the supernatural come to visit us at WVPS. If you are looking for a
haunted cometary it is best to do your homework before you go out and waste your time. In other words, choose to investigate cemeteries that have long
record of paranormal activity, and not throw darts at a map.
Another silly one is where some still think that paranormal investigators catch
ghosts. That's only in the movies(at least so far). They can, however, occasionally aid in removing them from the haunted location.
The last,
and greatest, misconception I have encountered in my practice as a paranormal investigator is the belief that using a Ouija board will invite
"demonic" or otherwise negative entities into your home. To this date, we have never substantiated the use of a Ouija board with paranormal
activity.
(Click here for more information on the Ouija board.)
[Edited on 1-17-10 by DBieniek]
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