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Protecting Yourself in the Face of a Ghostly Encounter
By Karen Smith Carr

First, I must stress that most spirits or "ghosts" are benign and harmless in nature. There is very little chance of ever being physically harmed by a common apparition. They are much like holograms to use a futuristic term. They are there but not exactly on the same physical plane as us. But as any paranormal investigator must understand, there are times when it is necessary to protect or shield oneself from negative energy from a possibly unhappy or negative spirit.

A basic way of psychic self defense is the "white light" technique. Imagine your body surrounded by a shield of brilliant and protective white light. Think of it as your psychic halo. Carrying items of your faith is often comforting as well as protective. Crosses and bibles serve many as shields of protection.

Can a spirit follow you home? Very rarely! But if this does happen, the most important thing is to be assertive. Command the entity to leave. Use your mental strength to drive the spirit back. Remember, you are in command of your physical world.

Spirits can affect your state of mind. They can induce negative feelings or sadness. But once again, use your protective halo to defend against negativity. Most common hauntings do not have the power to inflict physical harm. It takes a pretty strong ghost to manipulate the physical realm.

As with any area of discovery, researchers must take steps to be prepared for their safety. And as always, "Happy Hunting!"

Special thanks to Joshua P. Warren for his always wonderful information!

 

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