Dealing with Hauntings (mystic, beliefs, paranormal, faith)

[Ishkbal]

How does one go about dealing with hauntings, poltergeists, etc? I had a previous thread on the faith behind religious objects and this lead to a discussion about how to get rid of hauntings and other ghosts. So, how can you deal with ghosts? As there is not much information on the web it would be good to have some information. (And any paranormal investigators are welcome to put what they know as well)

Cheers,

Keenan

[michel]

Originally Posted by Ishkbal

How does one go about dealing with hauntings, poltergeists, etc? I had a previous thread on the faith behind religious objects and this lead to a discussion about how to get rid of hauntings and other ghosts. So, how can you deal with ghosts? As there is not much information on the web it would be good to have some information. (And any paranormal investigators are welcome to put what they know as well)

Cheers,

Keenan

I think you might find some answers on this thread Faith in Religious Objects which was satrted by a guy with a name much like yours!

[Master Vigil]

It would depend on the type of spirit that is causing the problem.

[Fluffy]

Ooo thats an easy one! Simply fill the house full of cynics! Anything weird or mystical runs away (I know I would!) under the onslaught of a good dose of cynicism.

Actually, to be serious for a moment, this is a genuine theory since in studies of paranormal activity, believers are far more likely to come up with results supporting their beliefs whilst cynics are more likely to find results which destroy them. Perhaps there is something in the idea that belief does create results?

[Ishkbal]

What kinds of ways would you deal with what kind of spirit, MV?

[Kotaro]

I would invoke my Guardian watchers and tell them to banish the evil presence in the home. Evil spirits usually have some form of malevolent character that causes fear and anxiety throughout the home. It is the Guardians who give power to protective images. It is my belief that everyone has a group of spirits who watch over them and should be there at will if you so desire them to be. They only react if you believe in them though, in most cases.

Here's an odd question, what if the "poltergeist" is really just your Guardians making themselves known? and not an evil presence? Be sure you know for sure before trying to banish this presence, what it's expressing in the home.

[Ori]

Ghostbusters

[Master Vigil]

Well since I don't believe in evil spirits (just confused and misunderstood ones. ), it would depend on what kind it was, the reason for it's present state, the other spirits in the house, etc... Normally they are just trapped and afraid. Therefore something familiar to them is presented, used to calm them down, and then of course bring them to wherever they should be, and back doing whatever they should be doing.

[Shadow Wolf]

If the ghost is doing no harm, then I just let them go about thier business. If its causing minor annoyances, such as rattling papers, then ask it to stop while your around. If its a serious problem, get some form of spiritual protection, such as a ring surrounded by a few jack-o-lanterns, ask the spirit why it is causing problems, and if it has malicious intents, then you have to make it leave.

[Ishkbal]

Originally Posted by orichalcum

Ghostbusters

lol, yes! Hmmm....I gues I haven't posted what I think yet.

Ghosts that cuase major, and deadly, disturbances I find tend to be because of some traumatic experience that occured in their life (usually at death) that causes them to enter a stasis whereby they do not do anything but mourn and grieve. They enter an area where they do not continue in any form of spiritual development because they have stopped caring about what happens to them. They are too caught up in their tragic death that they forget their spiritual upbringing. Most of the time, they are so caught up in their own self-misery that they do not even realize that they are causing destruction and harm. In a sense, you could call this a self-made hell.
There is a difference between an angry ghost and a poltergeist, however. A ghost is a spirit. A poltergeist is a collection of negative energy often caused by high emotional inbalance. As a person begins to attract this energy, the energy reacts and causes the minor disturbances. Then, this negative entity needs more negative energy so it begins to knock on walls and start dangerous happenings. This causes panic and fear which the entity thrives on. The reason that the occurances get progressively worse is because humans adapt to the strange occurances (yes, even to flying stones that only miss them because the entity does not want the projectile to hit but miss them, causing panic) and since the entity needs the energy, it will go to the next level.
In the case of an angry ghost, merely asking it to leave or spiritual intervention will do. In the case of a poltergiest, the situation is different. Since the entity thrives on negative energy, it will eventually die away and the entity with that energy. SO, how do you combat a poltergeist then? Simply ignore it. Although it is difficult to do, one has to remain calm in the presence of a negative entity thereby not giving it the energy it needs. As such the entity will leave the area for a time.

Cheers,

Keenan