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| Article: Am I Being Haunted? By Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner
A common question people ask about ghosts is, "How do I know I am really experiencing a haunting?" The answer to this question can be rather complex. A number of elements need to be examined in order to determine the existence of a legitimate haunting. Further, a haunting can only be determined through the processes of observation, documentation, and rational deduction. Such processes may seem tedious and may sometimes feel like a "wait and see approach" to determining the legitimacy of your experience, but each process is essential in establishing whether or not an experience can be identified as a true haunting. Visit the link above to learn the common symptoms of a haunting and how you can be proactive in terms of documenting and investigating your haunting experience. Article: Journaling Paranormal Experiences by Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner When someone believes that he or she is experiencing the paranormal it is absolutely vital that they take the time to journal every experience. Journaling is important for a number of reasons; primarily to get the events documented as accurately as possible. Yet, journaling can also serve as a way for the individual to later "connect the dots" so to speak: to look back at past events and see what events may or may have led up to present paranormal experiences. Meanwhile, if nothing else, the act of journaling serves as a release for the individual that is enduring questionable and unexplained events: feelings and emotions can be tracked when journaling and can, therefore, be better kept in check. Learn the true significance of journaling paranormal experiences here. Article: Are Orbs Paranormal by Dayna Winters While there are numerous paranormal groups and investigators that assert that orbs in pictures are the product of mundane causes only and have absolutely nothing to do with the paranormal, and that orbs cannot therefore be categorized as something unexplained; there are just as many ghost hunters and ghost researchers that argue the opposite. There have been countless researchers proving to the world how easily orbs can be reproduced by photographing floating dust particles, water particles, and other materials. In essence, researchers are falling on either side of the fence: asserting the validity or non-validity of orbs, while few investigators remain on the fence to see if new discoveries can support one side of the orb debate better than the other. As of this date, there are even entire campaigns being run by some investigators and ghost hunting enthusiasts against the act of acknowledging orbs as something that frequently accompanies the ghostly experience; in truth, the jury is still out on whether or not all orbs can be written off to mundane origins alone. Read more about the orb debate here. Article: Save Yourself the Trouble: How to find A Good Paranormal Investigative Team by Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner: Featured at Suite101.com / Topic: Ghost Investigations Experiencing paranormal activity can be a frightening experience. Many people are afraid to report their experiences for fear of being ridiculed and, because of such fear, will suffer in silence for years. What is even worse is when families and individuals reach out for help and understanding, only to find that they have become a victim of fraud. Sometimes charged hundreds of dollars by con artists who guarantee a solution to their problem, these victims are left worse off than when they began, cheated out of their money and still suffering from their initial problem. It is despicable when events like this occur and such fraudulent examples challenge the credibility of paranormal investigators everywhere. So, how does one go about finding a quality investigative team in their area and how can those who are experiencing paranormal activity avoid exploitation? Learn how to find the right ghost hunting team to investigate the paranormal activity you are experiencing at the link above. Article: I am Okay, You are Not: the Practice of Labeling in the Field of Paranormal Investigation by Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner: Featured at Suite101.com /Topic Ghost Investigations Labeling is the practice of stereotyping or typecasting individuals based on their appearances, beliefs, or practices. Such a practice is not only troublesome; it can be both extremely limiting and even detrimental to the subjects of labeling. So, what has the practice of labeling have to do with ghost investigations? Unfortunately, quite a lot! We see it all the time, as ghost investigators we are often ridiculed for our beliefs and practices. Even worse, is when our religious beliefs come into play and people stereotype us based on fixed ideas formulated from misinformation. Sadly, stereotypes are prejudiced points of view that can even lead to personal or religious persecution. Discover the detrimental effects of labeling and stereotyping in the field of paranormal research by visiting the link above. Article: Gravestone Art: Stories Fixed in Stone by Dayna Winters Featured at Suite101.com /Topic Ghost Investigations Often times, when someone thinks of a paranormal investigator, images of people ghost hunting in dark, creepy cemeteries come to mind. In some instances, this may be true, yet, what should be remembered is that cemeteries are not necessarily as creepy as they first appear. Cemeteries are places filled with incredible art and historical references. When ghost hunting, it becomes possible to appreciate the diverse art that cemeteries provide. Examine the history of cemetery art and learn about the symbolic significance of cemetery icons by visiting the link provided. Article: An A-Z Guide to Common Cemetery Icons by Dayna Winters Featured at Suite101.com /Topic Ghost Investigations An alphabetical listing of common icons found in many cemeteries. Each symbol has its own unique meaning. Thus, when carved on headstones, each symbol silently suggests the life story of the people they represent. Common Investigative Equipment by Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner Article: Ghost Hunting Investigative Equipment Featured at Suite101.com /Topic Ghost Investigations Many ghost investigators use a variety of tools to aid them during the process of investigation. Most ghost investigating equipment can be purchased at a relatively low cost to the investigator or team. Conversely, some initial equipment may be more costly. Nevertheless, such tools can provide investigators and paranormal teams with the ability to increase the success of their investigation. Therefore, what kind of equipment does a ghost investigate typically need? Find out here. Article: Ghost Hunting Equipment by Dayna Winters Those individuals interested in ghost hunting will need to make sure they have all the ghost hunting equipment they need to get started. Some ghost hunter equipment is expensive, while other ghost hunter equipment is fairly easy to purchase. Better still is the ghost hunting equipment that does not cost anything-the skills of the investigator or the accumulated skills of the paranormal team. Below is an extensive list of the equipment used in ghost hunting and precisely what the equipment is used for. Hunters will find that some of the ghost hunting equipment is absolute-there is just certain equipment that a ghost investigator cannot be without. In contrast, anyone interested in ghost hunting will also find that they can get by without certain ghost hunting equipment until they can reasonably afford to purchase the more expensive equipment by working with and utilizing lesser expensive equipment and investigative methods. Review a detailed list of ghost hunting equipment here. Article: Joining a Ghost Hunting Group by Dayna Winters Since the inception of ISIS Paranormal Investigations, our group has received numerous requests from individuals looking to join a paranormal or ghost hunting group. In turn, we encourage individuals interested in the serious study of the paranormal and will often refer people to ghost hunting groups in their area that may be accepting applications for new members. Since the requests we receive are so many, we decided to offer an article that provides tips on how to successfully appeal to a paranormal or ghost hunting group that may be accepting member applications. If you are an individual that is interested in joining a ghost hunting group, you will want to seek out groups that are within your local area. Ghost hunting groups sometimes get requests to conduct an investigation with little or short notice, and the team may have to call upon your services quickly. If you do not live within a close proximity to where the ghost hunting group normally gathers, it can cause difficulties for the team or you may find that you miss out on some really fantastic investigations due to time constraints or transportation limitations. Therefore, it is always best to apply to groups where you can get to group meetings and investigations with relative ease. See how you should go about trying to join an existing ghost hunting group here. Article: Ghost Hunting Safety by Dayna Winters Our investigation team gets a number of e-mail contacts from neophyte paranormal investigators and ghost hunters seeking advice, tips, and hints pertaining to how to successfully investigate a site with purported paranormal activity. Our team loves the questions and happily answers such questions whenever we are able, but in some instances time constraints do not allow us to answer questions immediately. Therefore, we have decided to produce a series of articles pertaining to paranormal investigation and ghost hunting that addresses the typical questions and concerns that we receive on a regular basis. Read about critical ghost hunting safety tips here. Article: Paranormal Politics: The Paranormal Community Unveiled by Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner When one visits a paranormal website, what they first see is the overall quality of the site; the various discussions, articles, photographs and other evidence can be quite educational. Yet, what is hardly ever seen is what goes on behind the scenes, especially among the various paranormal groups in the community. In fact, despite the many individuals or groups that work in conjunction with one another and strive for understanding of the paranormal, there are just as many groups and individuals that do just the opposite; wasting both precious time and energy attacking other paranormal groups or individuals, their ideas, and ideals. Learn more about promoting paranormal community unity here. Article: Paranormal or Poetic License: Getting at the Truth About Paranormal Encounters by Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner Have you ever watched a non-fiction or reality show about the paranormal and believed all of the retelling or depictions to be true? Think again. Believe it or not, what seems to be the case is usually just the opposite. Unfortunately a little thing like poetic license creeps into the picture which either eliminates critical documentation pertaining to the case or blows the story out of proportion. Why would anyone bother with poetic license when it comes to talking about the paranormal and paranormal research? Ratings, recognition, competition, and, in some cases, for monetary reasons. Find out the damage caused by paranormal poetic license here. Article: Shadows in Salem: An Examination of the Witch Trials in Salem Village, 1692 by Dayna Winters Approximately three hundred years ago in a Puritan hamlet known as Salem Village located in the county of Essex, an entire community fell victim to an unscrupulous, and still unexplained, form of manipulation implemented by a group of adolescent girls. Several girls, ranging in age from nine to twenty-five vociferated accusations of witchcraft against both friends and adversaries alike (Hill). These allegations rapidly ripped through the God-fearing, colonial town, casting a portentous shadow over the community; a shadow that ultimately set a permanent place in the pages of history books for the Village of Salem, its inhabitants, their descendants, and the events that followed. Read a detailed write up about the Salem Witch Trials and the horrible events of 1692. Article: The Etymology of Magic by Dayna Winters In the English language words undergo vast changes in the way they are written and spoken. Further, words often undergo significant changes in meaning. Like most words in the English language the Modern English word magic has undergone a number of changes from its first introduction into the English language. By looking at the etymology of the Modern English word magic and how the word changed from its Middle English to its Late Modern English spelling and meaning, it becomes possible to identify some of the historical events that affected how the word was written, as well as the affect that culture has had and continues to have on the word’s meaning. Finally, by examining the variants of the word magic it becomes possible to view language as a process of evolution: language evolves over time and will continue to evolve as it is used. See how the term magic has evolved through history. The Writing on the Wall: Religious Intolerance Alive and Well by Dayna Winters and Patricia Gardner On May 4th a Cohoes woman living on Sergeant Street was approached by her upstairs neighbor and asked if she had seen the writing on the wall in the alleyway of their apartment building. A few moments later, Patricia Gardner, the high Priestess of a Wiccan coven, The Dragon Warriors of ISIS, and the cofounder of ISIS Paranormal Investigations, discovered that she was the victim of a religious hate crime. Web Reviews: Shanry Paranormal by Dayna Winters Shanry Paranormal, located in the United Kingdom, was founded by Jacqueline Adair in 2004. Shanry is a group that provides paranormal investigations and uses both scientific and spiritualistic methods of investigation. Like a select few, Shanry Paranormal believes in amalgamating spiritualistic mediums with scientific methods of research to reveal the entire paranormal experience with all of its complexities. Read up on Shanry Paranormal here. Web Review: EVP Recording by Dayna Winters The first thing I noticed when reviewing the website "EVP Recording" was the amount of time and effort the webmaster has put into developing and maintaining his site. The webmaster, known as RegManabq, exhibits utter dedication to his cause and to the study of electronic voice phenomena! His website is extremely informative and absolutely loaded with invaluable content for those individuals who desire to learn about electronic voice phenomena. Finally, the website was chosen as the website of the month in January 2005 at EverythingScary.com and has 17, 438 visitors since January 6, 2005! Read up about EVP Recording here. Be sure to stop into our ghost hunting page and read more articles about the paranormal! More articles coming soon, stay tuned! |