How To Go On A Paranormal Investigation And Who To Go With

How To Go On A Paranormal Investigation

And Who To Go With

Two of our most important rules are:

1. Never trespass, and,

2. Never go on a Paranormal Investigation alone.

The reason never to go on a Paranormal Investigation alone is because so many haunted places are isolated.

Safety is a concern. If you encounter someone frightening – living or dead – you should not be

Investigating by yourself.

In addition to strange people, many haunted sites present physical risks. Unmarked graves (depressions the size and shape of coffins), exposed tree roots, and snake holes are common in overgrown cemeteries. Old buildings can have loose boards, uneven stairs, and a rodent population.

A cell phone is not enough for safety. In many haunted places, perhaps because EMF levels are

high, electrical equipment isn’t reliable. So, never think that it’s okay to go to a deserted, haunted

place on your own. If you need to call for help, your phone may not work. There are good reasons to find a local, informal ghost hunting group, and sign up for one of their casual investigations.

However, some people prefer to try ghost hunting with a few interested friends, before getting

involved with a group. It’s best to go ghost hunting with people who share your interests. If you’re a skeptic, you’ll probably have more fun with other skeptics. If you’re a believer, investigate with other believers. But, when you’re new to ghost hunting, we recommend keeping an open mind… and choosing companions who are interested in the paranormal but – like you – are willing to objectively

consider the evidence.

Here are our strongest recommendations:

1.) Above all, use your common sense.

2.) Never go ghost hunting alone.

3.) Hunt with at least one companion. Verify location, accessibility, safety, and related issues ahead of

   time.

4.) Check each site during daytime hours to identify parking, paths, and hazards.

5.) Carry a working flashlight, even during daytime ghost hunts.

6.) Wear suitable clothing, including sturdy footwear.

7.) Don’t eat a heavy meal immediately before ghost hunting, but don’t arrive hungry, either.

8.) Do not drink alcohol or use drugs before or during a ghost hunt.

9.) Never trespass on private or posted property, without specific permission from the owners or

   authorities.

10.) Leave immediately and cheerfully if the police or owners ask you to, even if the property is not

   posted. Provide photo ID if the police ask.

11.) If you become unreasonably frightened, leave. Always follow your gut instinct if you are prompted

    to leave.

12.) Remember, you have more to fear from the living than from the dead. Haunted sites are often

    isolated. That makes these sites attractive to people engaged in illegal activities.

13.) Use caution and common sense.

14.) As your mother taught you, never speak ill of the dead.

15.) Avoid sarcasm and jokes in haunted settings. Sometimes, the spirits get even.

16.) Ghosts do not follow you home. If you are frightened and leave a haunted location, the spirits

   Generally do not go with you and they can not affect your thoughts.

17.) If you are troubled by unwanted thoughts after leaving a haunted location, relax. Eat some

   comfort food. Watch a happy movie or TV show. Talk it out with a skeptical friend. Spend some

   time in a church. If the unwanted thoughts persist, see a professional for advice.

18.) Ouija boards are not inherently evil. The biggest problem with them is that you don’t know who

   or what is directing the platen, and if the entity is lying.

19.) Never rely on cellular phones in haunted settings. Often, they won’t work. Step across the street

   and the phone is usually fine again.

20.) Remember that you are visiting a location that a ghost considers home. Behave as politely as you

   would in someone else’s home.

21.) Ghosts do not possess people without their consent. If someone or something seems to be taking

   control, tell it to stop. Think rude thoughts at it, and generally picture yourself as a bigger bully

   than the spirit is. This does work in most cases.

22.) If you or someone you know seems possessed, consult a professional and/or a member of the

   clergy. It may not be a ghost.

23.) Generally, you cannot help a ghost. You can advise them to move on, but don’t waste more than

    about ten minutes discussing this. If you aren’t making any progress, its best to leave that kind of

    work to a professional. Most ghosts are tied to their earthly locations because they want to

    change something that happened in the past.

24.) You can’t change the past, and most ghosts aren’t really interested in anything else. And frankly,

    some ghosts are like petulant children. They just like attention. Don’t take their ploys seriously.

25.) There are no documented cases of someone being seriously physically harmed by a ghost. If

   you’re worried about this, choose a different hobby. Ghost hunting should be fun.

26.) It is reasonable to reimburse someone for their time and expenses, if you accompany them on a

   ghost hunt. However, if someone is charging you money as if they’re providing a show perhaps

   they are.