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Maybe its not really a ghost

February 28, 2007 | Comment icon 12 comments
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The two most common questions asked of any paranormal investigator are what is a ghost ? and how can you prove that they exist ? The first question is easy and any true paranormal investigator can generally sit for hours and argue that a ghost is a disembodied spirit of a departed being, a possible otherworldly entity, or an incident that has had such a profound affect that it is destined to replaying itself in a constant and neverending loop. As for proving that spirits exist, no investigator at this point in time can provide any one piece of evidence that could provide conclusive proof that there truly are spirits around us.The pursuit of conclusive paranormal evidence has sparked many theories on just how exactly one would go about proving to the general public without a shadow of a doubt that ghosts exist. Let's now provide you the reader with one of these theories and allow you to decide for yourself if it is or is not a possibility. Who is not to say that the spirits that we see and try our hardest to prove are in some cases not ghosts at all, but glimpses of beings like ourselves from another, shall we say plane of existence. Also, who is not to say that as we search for glimpses of the paranormal that they are also looking for signs of spiritual manifestation in their realm?

Just imagine that from time to time they catch glimpses of us and assume that we are the ever elusive spirits that they are trying to prove. A good example of this would be the shadow people. Imagine if you will that the shadow person that you catch glimpse of out the side of your eye is nothing more than a being from another place simply walking his or her dog. The distortion caused by an electromagnetic field could very well allow us a look at their world in a similar way that our friend the television allows us to watch our favorite paranormal show. We are taught to believe that time and space are relative, so who is not to say that in a universe of infinite possibilities that our plane of existence is not the only one. Is this a possibility? Can this be proved or disproved? Is this just some off the wall theory? You be the judge.[!gad]The two most common questions asked of any paranormal investigator are what is a ghost ? and how can you prove that they exist ? The first question is easy and any true paranormal investigator can generally sit for hours and argue that a ghost is a disembodied spirit of a departed being, a possible otherworldly entity, or an incident that has had such a profound affect that it is destined to replaying itself in a constant and neverending loop. As for proving that spirits exist, no investigator at this point in time can provide any one piece of evidence that could provide conclusive proof that there truly are spirits around us.The pursuit of conclusive paranormal evidence has sparked many theories on just how exactly one would go about proving to the general public without a shadow of a doubt that ghosts exist. Let's now provide you the reader with one of these theories and allow you to decide for yourself if it is or is not a possibility. Who is not to say that the spirits that we see and try our hardest to prove are in some cases not ghosts at all, but glimpses of beings like ourselves from another, shall we say plane of existence. Also, who is not to say that as we search for glimpses of the paranormal that they are also looking for signs of spiritual manifestation in their realm?

Just imagine that from time to time they catch glimpses of us and assume that we are the ever elusive spirits that they are trying to prove. A good example of this would be the shadow people. Imagine if you will that the shadow person that you catch glimpse of out the side of your eye is nothing more than a being from another place simply walking his or her dog. The distortion caused by an electromagnetic field could very well allow us a look at their world in a similar way that our friend the television allows us to watch our favorite paranormal show. We are taught to believe that time and space are relative, so who is not to say that in a universe of infinite possibilities that our plane of existence is not the only one. Is this a possibility? Can this be proved or disproved? Is this just some off the wall theory? You be the judge. Comments (12)


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Comment icon #3 Posted by gabrielssword 17 years ago
Thats darn interesting.. so what youre trying to say that 'maybe' ghosts really arent ghosts but residents of some other plane to whome we might as well feel like a bunch of ghosts ourselves! But then what really are ghosts? And are they creatures of science or bodyless spirits caught in the loop of karma and destiny.. ???
Comment icon #4 Posted by Scorpius 17 years ago
It really is difficult to put one theory to fit all the categories of hauntings or ghostly encounters. However a general theory that would explain ghosts/spririts is hard to find. There are stories of spirits who follow a person or family from one house to the next. This would not follow the theory that ghosts are only caught in their own realm in time, playing a certain part in their physical life. As the ghosts who follow people definitely show that they have free-will and aren't stuck in time. We all take different actions in our life. Some of us would rather stay in our homes, and do the s... [More]
Comment icon #5 Posted by OMS Transmitting 17 years ago
I've held this theory you express (interdimensional ppl or beings) for some time now. Actually it's a fairly popular theory. Like you, I see no clear evidence that paranormal activity is definitively caused by ghosts. I keep my mind open to the possibility though. It's equally possible our subconscious is responsible for "ghostly" phenomena. At this point there's no way to prove or disprove ghosts are behind all this.
Comment icon #6 Posted by Mithra 17 years ago
After reading all that, lot of things came on my mind few points wich I already have a prove for and few needs a team.
Comment icon #7 Posted by Please Explain 17 years ago
My input. Ghost can manipulate us. Could play hide and seek. Could give us information. Could scare us. Some are lost some are not. But i do know, shadow person are not ghost.
Comment icon #8 Posted by Sunny98 17 years ago
We, humans, have this tendency to believe only those things we either see (physically) or experience ourselves. Rather ignorant of us actually. Just b/c we have never experienced a spook first-hand, or b/c we have never witnessed anything paranormal doesn't mean these things do NOT exist.
Comment icon #9 Posted by Conrat 17 years ago
"To see is to believe." I believe in ghosts. Why because I, well not actualy saw one, but heard one. When we are having an overnight stay at a province in Philippines, I heard footsteps, although obviously I know that we are all asleep then. Really, I heard footsteps. But somewhat, I support your theory.Ghosts may just be a part of our imagination that tickles our mind and body alike. Or they are just illusions brought about by our mind's wild imagination.
Comment icon #10 Posted by Charn 17 years ago
Scottie Stamper: The two most common questions asked of any paranormal investigator are what is a ghost ? and how can you prove that they exist ? The first question is easy and any true paranormal investigator can generally sit for hours and argue that a ghost is a disembodied spirit of a departed being, a possible otherworldly entity, or an incident that has had such a profound affect that it is destined to replaying itself in a constant and neverending loop. As for proving that spirits exist, no investigator at this point in time can provide any one piece of evidence that could provide concl... [More]
Comment icon #11 Posted by Viklay 12 years ago
ONCE YOU'VE STARTED READINGTHIS YOU CAN'T GET OUT! rEAD ON IF YOU DON'T WANT TO DIE ... .........A year ago A girl named Kathy was hated by everyone. Everyone made fun of her. She was ignored. Even by messages. One day she decided to kill herself. Because even her parents ignored her. She jumed out her window. No one noticed utill people started dissapearing. Kathy haunted them. She made them suffer like the way she did. She hung them slowly and stabed them over and over very slowly so they could suffer like she did. If you don't send this message to 15 diffrent comments you will die tonight b... [More]
Comment icon #12 Posted by Chrlzs 12 years ago
ONCE YOU'VE STARTED.... {drivel removed} Guess what I think of people who try to scare the gullible, promote mindless made-up chain letter attempts that look like they were written by Google Translate in a fit, and post them to an unrelated topic... And that is all in your first post, Viklay? Flying start..


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