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Do you jump when a light flickers in an empty room?
Many of us do that.
But others can dismiss a clearly outlined shadow person as if it’s just ho-hum. (I hope you NEVER become that jaded about ghost hunting.)
Fear depends on context.
When you’re investigating a haunted site, your experiences are your own.
Fear can be important!
Fear can signal something you should be afraid of. And, that fear may be deeply personal.
Sure, it might be something silly that startled you.
That’s okay. We all have those embarrassing moments.
Ask a more experienced ghost hunter about whatever worries you.
- It might be something easily explained.
- It might be something paranormal, but nothing to fear.
- Or, it may be something other ghost hunters will want to double-check. You might have stumbled onto something that’s truly ghostly… OR DANGEROUS.
When you’re truly afraid…
Don’t let anyone dismiss your concerns as “nothing important,” or – worse – ask you, “Are you sure you didn’t imagine that?”
Whether they realize it or not, every ghost hunter has their own agenda.
They got into this field for a reason.
Usually, it’s a question related to something in their past. A scare they had as a child. Or a chilling story from a movie or TV show, or told to them by a relative.
They’re looking for answers they haven’t found yet.
Past experiences influence every ghost hunter’s reactions… pros and newbies.
- They may be astonished by a door that closes itself, on command.
- They may be terrified by a sobbing sound that’s behind a sealed wall.
- Or, they may react to their own fears by trivializing others’ experiences at the haunted site. (That’s important to remember!)
Likewise, a new ghost hunter will have a different experience – and reaction – from someone who’s been in this field for years.
Be respectful.
Allow each person to witness what happens (if anything) during an investigation, or even a ghost tour.
However, since that’s not always possible…
When fear seeps into those at the site, it’s important to trust your senses.
Ignoring them could mean missing out on something truly fascinating.
Worse, dismissing your internal radar could put you at risk from the living and the dead.
If you feel afraid, maybe there’s a good reason for it.
Stay alert, and be mindful of others’ reactions during the investigation… and immediately after it.
And, if you’re truly afraid, it’s okay to leave the site. You don’t need to explain anything to anyone.
This video may help with the #1 reason many new ghost hunters become anxious…