Every Halloween, people visit haunted places to see what ghost hunting is really like. Maybe a ghost will appear or do something weird, just like on TV. But then, starting the day after Halloween, I hear about people who regretted going out that night. That’s not because they actually encountered a ghost. The problem was:…
Category: Protection and Dangers
Warnings and tips for ghost hunters. Spiritual and physical threats and protections for ghost investigations.
When Hauntings Go Far Past “Residual Energy”
The topic of residual energy hauntings isn’t new, but – this week, when Chris Williams referenced them at my Facebook Page – I thought he made a good point. In a discussion about whether (or perhaps when/how) ghosts can hurt you, he referenced potential dangers, “… if you stumble upon a residual haunting and force…
Ghosts Can’t Hurt You, But…
For decades, I truly believed that nothing at a haunted site could actually hurt someone. I assured my followers of that, too. Even now, I tell people that it’s rare for someone to get hurt while ghost hunting. Here’s a one-minute video with advice: But you’re probably concerned about ghostly things that could even kill…
When to Take a Break During a Ghost Investigation
When you’re ghost hunting, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stunned. You may feel too tired to think. That happens to everyone. Even to pros. At some haunted sites, it can seem as if the ghosts have an agenda. Or perhaps just one does; that’s all it takes to experience brain fog or an…
What Ghosts are Really Like – Dangers in Ghost Hunting
If there’s one mistake many ghost hunters make, it’s expecting specific things from ghosts. We all do this, now and then. And, if we’re lucky, we don’t have deep regrets afterwards. At a ghost hunting event, a typical first-time ghost hunter might expect to actually see something. No, not a ghost-in-a-sheet like Casper, or like…
Should You Avoid Ghost Hunting? Sometimes the Answer is Yes
When should you avoid ghost hunting? Why – at certain times – could your safety (and sanity) be at risk? At almost every large ghost hunting event, I’ve seen someone put themselves in harm’s way. I’m sympathetic, and though it’s understandable, the person isn’t thinking clearly. They’ve suffered a tragic loss. Someone they cared deeply…