The history of paranormal research has been a very winding trail. There have been some brilliant researchers such as William James who pioneered the field allowing us to continue decades later with newer technology than he ever would have dreamed.
Indeed, many of these instruments were not intended for use by parapsychologists or paranormal investigators; however, along the way it was, of course, discovered that they could serve a dual purpose. Now many investigators are devising their own equipment to meet all of our more precise needs, as well, thankfully.
How does this all jive; however, when many psychologists think that we are all insane to begin with, creating a self-fulfilling prophesy when we go to a location to investigate it? They even think we are either imagining our EVP's, that they are extraneous noise that we are all matrixing, and even perhaps created on the sly (fabricated)!
It is a very tricky problem for us. Do we just ignore them in total, doing "our own thing", or do we at least try to keep it as scientific as possible knowing that they will still think there is a more "logical" explanation for it all?
Where ever we go to investigate, we try our very best not to have any preconceived ideas as to whether the location is haunted -- or not. We go in fresh not really expecting to find anything, but if we do, of course, we feel gratified that we are definitely on to something!
One reason that we go in in teams of two only is because of all the resistance we receive from the scientific community who insist that if more than two go in together at a time, it more or less becomes a party instead of a investigative team, and that the people will feed off each other as to every creak, pop, and other noise that they hear! I believe that our group is mostly comprised of very logical, mature people; however, to maintain our integrity in the community, we do always have watch out for these sorts of opinions and detractors.
I can tell you that personally I have discovered so much more than I ever envisioned since I began with ASUP. Some of the phenomena I have personally experienced along with my team members will remain with me for the rest of my life. This makes me understandably somewhat exasperated with both the scientific as well as the religious communities. The scientific community says that it does not exist at all. The religious community feels that it does indeed exist, but we as human beings are not supposed to delve into it AT ALL. They find it frightening, demonic, and dangerous.
The truth is a lot more gray. Something does indeed exist "out there" because we do have just too much proof of it to discount all of it. The vast majority of paranormal phenomena is not dangerous at all. In fact a mugger on the street is much more dangerous than any ghostly activity, and yet no one says we should no go out and about doing what we need and wish to do outside in the world!
Perhaps some day, there will truly be some sort of new device or equipment that can measure everything, differentiating between all other possible explanations. Until that time though, those of us who truly love this work, will continue to hold the line, offering our evidence and improving techniques and equipment, until that day comes!
Showing posts with label ghosts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ghosts. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Ghost Animals
This particular lesson by Rick Moran was well received by most of our investigators last year. Who doesn't love their dear pet friends?
http://www.asup-inc.org/ghostlyanimals.htm
The dog "Midget" mentioned in this lesson was my mom and dad's dear little dog. She was a small black Schnauzer, but she resembled an Affenpinscher more as she was not the best specimen!
But she was extremely smart, protective of both them and my daughter Amanda, and I think she loved the "Dog Ranch" very much because she was rescued by my dad after she had been dumped on FM Road 47 with her two pups. They got along very well, and she was the kind of dog that you don't know if they are "coming or going" from being a human she was so intelligent and knew what you were saying all the time!
We also experienced what appeared to be a possible cat haunting at a house in Garland, there are old reports of a cat haunting The Pride House by the previous owners, as well as a loud dog bark which did not match the current small pup's at the Dallas Condo case caught on an EVP that our group captured there. That dog's name was Austin who had passed away 6 months before we came, and his owner had treated like his son as he had no children.
There is also a documented case at a house in the Pocano's of spider monkeys haunting the residence/turned candle shop. Apparently, a doctor had lived there with his daughter in the early part of the 20th century. He was working on a cure for polio. He unfortunately used the monkeys to experiment on for a cure. His daughter treated them all like pets however, and a couple who were her personal pets. So now the owners can hear some of them galloping through the building at all hours (even before they knew the history of the house).
So apparently, when we treat an animal as a human, many times, they act more human through love, and stay in familiar surroundings just like human spirits!
http://www.asup-inc.org/ghostlyanimals.htm
The dog "Midget" mentioned in this lesson was my mom and dad's dear little dog. She was a small black Schnauzer, but she resembled an Affenpinscher more as she was not the best specimen!
But she was extremely smart, protective of both them and my daughter Amanda, and I think she loved the "Dog Ranch" very much because she was rescued by my dad after she had been dumped on FM Road 47 with her two pups. They got along very well, and she was the kind of dog that you don't know if they are "coming or going" from being a human she was so intelligent and knew what you were saying all the time!
We also experienced what appeared to be a possible cat haunting at a house in Garland, there are old reports of a cat haunting The Pride House by the previous owners, as well as a loud dog bark which did not match the current small pup's at the Dallas Condo case caught on an EVP that our group captured there. That dog's name was Austin who had passed away 6 months before we came, and his owner had treated like his son as he had no children.
There is also a documented case at a house in the Pocano's of spider monkeys haunting the residence/turned candle shop. Apparently, a doctor had lived there with his daughter in the early part of the 20th century. He was working on a cure for polio. He unfortunately used the monkeys to experiment on for a cure. His daughter treated them all like pets however, and a couple who were her personal pets. So now the owners can hear some of them galloping through the building at all hours (even before they knew the history of the house).
So apparently, when we treat an animal as a human, many times, they act more human through love, and stay in familiar surroundings just like human spirits!
Thursday, August 19, 2010
ALCOHOL AND THE PARANORMAL
Recently someone contacted us and said something like, "We have a ghost in the house now. It's black and has red eyes! It used to only be in the front yard, but my friend Tracy called it in one night while he was drunk! He went out into the yard and said, 'Come in! I dare ya.' And it did! Now the ghost acts up EVERY TIME Tracy is drunk!" Oh my.
My first reaction was like the psychologist who when the patient says, "I bite my fingernails. What can I do?" And the droll psychologist simply says, "Stop biting them!"
The psychological community would of course suspect that everyone in the household is drinking or on drugs, and that is the only time they see the black ghost with the red eyes!
Even as a paranormal investigator I might concur in this particular case! This could have been a complete ruse for their own enjoyment; however, they man reporting this seemed to be genuinely concerned.
We had a case early in 2009 where we captured quite a bit of real evidence over three visits -- where there do appear to be spirits haunting the original farmland that this house now sits upon in a residential area. Most of the activity was centered around one particular house guest; however, who had relapsed heavily into illegal drugs, and was acting in a very erratic manner quite suddenly after having lived there for some months prior.
The findings were that these spirits who had lived in the last century on this land were very old-fashioned, and to put it lightly they did not approve of the behavior! Therefore, they became extremely active in this house until the man finally was forced to move out by the homeowner.
On last report, the homeowner knows they are still around him at times, but now it is a much more gentle encounter, and they appear to be cohabitating very well at this point now that he understands what exactly was happening and why.
Not drinking in general, but ABUSE of alcohol and drugs do not mix well with spirits! People can either draw in spirits who like the wild life and cause havoc because of that, or they protest vehemently because it is "our house" or property, and they will not tolerate it! So just remember that the next time you "tie one on"! :)
My first reaction was like the psychologist who when the patient says, "I bite my fingernails. What can I do?" And the droll psychologist simply says, "Stop biting them!"
The psychological community would of course suspect that everyone in the household is drinking or on drugs, and that is the only time they see the black ghost with the red eyes!
Even as a paranormal investigator I might concur in this particular case! This could have been a complete ruse for their own enjoyment; however, they man reporting this seemed to be genuinely concerned.
We had a case early in 2009 where we captured quite a bit of real evidence over three visits -- where there do appear to be spirits haunting the original farmland that this house now sits upon in a residential area. Most of the activity was centered around one particular house guest; however, who had relapsed heavily into illegal drugs, and was acting in a very erratic manner quite suddenly after having lived there for some months prior.
The findings were that these spirits who had lived in the last century on this land were very old-fashioned, and to put it lightly they did not approve of the behavior! Therefore, they became extremely active in this house until the man finally was forced to move out by the homeowner.
On last report, the homeowner knows they are still around him at times, but now it is a much more gentle encounter, and they appear to be cohabitating very well at this point now that he understands what exactly was happening and why.
Not drinking in general, but ABUSE of alcohol and drugs do not mix well with spirits! People can either draw in spirits who like the wild life and cause havoc because of that, or they protest vehemently because it is "our house" or property, and they will not tolerate it! So just remember that the next time you "tie one on"! :)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The Tulpa or Thoughtform
There is a phenomenon known as Thoughtforms or the Tulpa that I wish to address today. These seemingly innocuous beings (if-you-will) appear at first glance to be the merely fantasy or folklore to most people if they have even heard of them before.
In fact most people have no idea that the concept exists in the first place! Others -- even most paranormal investigators, speak of them as an abstract idea that is said to exist, but they can give no examples. Nor do they claim to ever have encountered one in their travels or investigations.
When I first joined ASUP, I myself, had no idea that it is possible for them to be created. I was in for a rude awakening the first time we encountered one on a case. I felt as if I was tracking something small, wary, and yet determined to stay in the house. In fact, ASUP has had occasion to actually study them a hand full of times over the years.
Those in the group who are “sensitives” have described them as darting and flitting around in the environment -- watching and yet running away defensively from the investigators when approached. A couple of them have actually hung onto the walls and watched from the ceiling area, moving away quickly when approached! Something is definitely there in other words, but it either has the mentality of a young child or even a pet dog or cat. They can cause mischief, annoyance, pain, or downright terror for some individuals who do not understand what is there – or why it is present in the first place – if that person is the intended target!
Tulpas are usually created intentionally by self-proclaimed witches (not Wiccans who advocate the three fold law -- but those who are more hardcore and cast spells to intentionally harm with no regard for another human being’s welfare) in the West although it is apparently relatively common in the East among Yogi’s as a manifestation of worship for themselves or for their villagers. A Tulpa can, however, also be created accidentally by someone who feels threatened or has been hurt, but who feels helpless to retaliate outwardly against someone they think has wronged them. Occasionally, they can even be produced for protection for themselves to follow the originator around or even sit on their shoulder throughout their own lives.
The “creature” will lash out against anyone it senses – rightly or wrongly – is trying to harm its master. The object of the warning would at first feel some kind of apprehension or warning not to cross the other person in any way, such as the hair raising up on his or her neck, but they most likely would not know why they are feeling that way. The person carrying the Tulpa around with them “looks” all right, even attractive, but there is just “something” off that does not appear to be imitating from the person, themselves.
Regardless of all of this, much thought or “intent” has to be projected against another human being for hours, days, weeks –- even months -- in order to produce a separate, shadowy life form of their own design. All attributes can be envisioned as far as size, sex, countenance, clothing, etc., in order to hang on to the object of their hatred -- tormenting them endlessly, until they either succumb with illness or even self-harm, or learn somehow to soldier on “ignoring” their little “irritant”.
Obviously, most of mankind cannot sustain this deep level of commitment to hurt another human being! We lose interest, move on, and eventually forget about the person who caused us pain. However, some individuals apparently harbor the kind of deep-seated anger and hurt that propels them on to do this kind of “work” – as it is most certainly time consuming and completely ALL consuming for them to exact some sort of revenge or make themselves feel stronger against their perceived enemies.
Some people reading this may actually LIKE the idea and want to learn more about it in order to create a little protector or antagonist of their very own! However, like all concepts that at first appear to be good, it follows, “If it looks too good to be true, it usually is!” The problem with expending so much energy to create some kind of little agent to do your bidding is that eventually the life form takes on a “life” of its very own! They do the bidding of their creator; however, just like a cyborg in science fiction, eventually, they do evolve and become self-protective!
Long after the originator has lost his or her desire for revenge or protection, the “little” Tulpa strives to survive and continue to carry out its original missive. Why would it stop? It has been programmed to carry out a certain function, and if it stops, it will have no reason to “be” unless it is given a new mission by its creator. If it is banished, where would it go? What would it do? It would have no purpose to exist, and it simply cannot have that.
If the rare person beleaguered by such an entity finally realizes that this is what is occurring, there are ways -- undertaken only by someone with great knowledge and with great resolve -- to banish it or even send it back to the originator. These remedies are not to be taken lightly as there is always some sort of repercussion or “cause and effect” associated with such methods. However, if attempted and accomplished, the bottom line is that the originator of a Tulpa may find that there is a double-edged sword involved in such activities!
In fact most people have no idea that the concept exists in the first place! Others -- even most paranormal investigators, speak of them as an abstract idea that is said to exist, but they can give no examples. Nor do they claim to ever have encountered one in their travels or investigations.
When I first joined ASUP, I myself, had no idea that it is possible for them to be created. I was in for a rude awakening the first time we encountered one on a case. I felt as if I was tracking something small, wary, and yet determined to stay in the house. In fact, ASUP has had occasion to actually study them a hand full of times over the years.
Those in the group who are “sensitives” have described them as darting and flitting around in the environment -- watching and yet running away defensively from the investigators when approached. A couple of them have actually hung onto the walls and watched from the ceiling area, moving away quickly when approached! Something is definitely there in other words, but it either has the mentality of a young child or even a pet dog or cat. They can cause mischief, annoyance, pain, or downright terror for some individuals who do not understand what is there – or why it is present in the first place – if that person is the intended target!
Tulpas are usually created intentionally by self-proclaimed witches (not Wiccans who advocate the three fold law -- but those who are more hardcore and cast spells to intentionally harm with no regard for another human being’s welfare) in the West although it is apparently relatively common in the East among Yogi’s as a manifestation of worship for themselves or for their villagers. A Tulpa can, however, also be created accidentally by someone who feels threatened or has been hurt, but who feels helpless to retaliate outwardly against someone they think has wronged them. Occasionally, they can even be produced for protection for themselves to follow the originator around or even sit on their shoulder throughout their own lives.
The “creature” will lash out against anyone it senses – rightly or wrongly – is trying to harm its master. The object of the warning would at first feel some kind of apprehension or warning not to cross the other person in any way, such as the hair raising up on his or her neck, but they most likely would not know why they are feeling that way. The person carrying the Tulpa around with them “looks” all right, even attractive, but there is just “something” off that does not appear to be imitating from the person, themselves.
Regardless of all of this, much thought or “intent” has to be projected against another human being for hours, days, weeks –- even months -- in order to produce a separate, shadowy life form of their own design. All attributes can be envisioned as far as size, sex, countenance, clothing, etc., in order to hang on to the object of their hatred -- tormenting them endlessly, until they either succumb with illness or even self-harm, or learn somehow to soldier on “ignoring” their little “irritant”.
Obviously, most of mankind cannot sustain this deep level of commitment to hurt another human being! We lose interest, move on, and eventually forget about the person who caused us pain. However, some individuals apparently harbor the kind of deep-seated anger and hurt that propels them on to do this kind of “work” – as it is most certainly time consuming and completely ALL consuming for them to exact some sort of revenge or make themselves feel stronger against their perceived enemies.
Some people reading this may actually LIKE the idea and want to learn more about it in order to create a little protector or antagonist of their very own! However, like all concepts that at first appear to be good, it follows, “If it looks too good to be true, it usually is!” The problem with expending so much energy to create some kind of little agent to do your bidding is that eventually the life form takes on a “life” of its very own! They do the bidding of their creator; however, just like a cyborg in science fiction, eventually, they do evolve and become self-protective!
Long after the originator has lost his or her desire for revenge or protection, the “little” Tulpa strives to survive and continue to carry out its original missive. Why would it stop? It has been programmed to carry out a certain function, and if it stops, it will have no reason to “be” unless it is given a new mission by its creator. If it is banished, where would it go? What would it do? It would have no purpose to exist, and it simply cannot have that.
If the rare person beleaguered by such an entity finally realizes that this is what is occurring, there are ways -- undertaken only by someone with great knowledge and with great resolve -- to banish it or even send it back to the originator. These remedies are not to be taken lightly as there is always some sort of repercussion or “cause and effect” associated with such methods. However, if attempted and accomplished, the bottom line is that the originator of a Tulpa may find that there is a double-edged sword involved in such activities!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Busy Busy!
I haven't posted in a few weeks because we've been so busy. We've been working on two very interesting and involved cases, one in East Texas and one in Dallas.
Sometimes, if a paranormal investigation group is doing a thorough job, they just cannot get in and out in one visit! Occasionally, there are just too many layers and intricacies at the location.
This really makes a "P.I's" day generally speaking to be sleuthing everything out to everyone's satisfaction. At times, these cases will be on-going. At other times, the client finally comes to some of their own conclusions and begin to finally feel "safe" in their own homes.
The goal is not generally to make anything leave. The main goal is to figure out what exactly is going on at the site, and to more or less counsel the clients, and even help them learn to communicate with whatever is there! It becomes somewhat of a negotiation or a marriage between the living and the dead!
Hope everyone has a great week! Now I'm going back to our cases . . . .
Copyright © 2010, The ASUP, Inc.
Sometimes, if a paranormal investigation group is doing a thorough job, they just cannot get in and out in one visit! Occasionally, there are just too many layers and intricacies at the location.
This really makes a "P.I's" day generally speaking to be sleuthing everything out to everyone's satisfaction. At times, these cases will be on-going. At other times, the client finally comes to some of their own conclusions and begin to finally feel "safe" in their own homes.
The goal is not generally to make anything leave. The main goal is to figure out what exactly is going on at the site, and to more or less counsel the clients, and even help them learn to communicate with whatever is there! It becomes somewhat of a negotiation or a marriage between the living and the dead!
Hope everyone has a great week! Now I'm going back to our cases . . . .
Copyright © 2010, The ASUP, Inc.
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