Commonly asked questions
What are orbs ? - light anomalies created when using a digital camera .
The flash bounces back off the particle creating an orb .
Particles can be dust , pollen , moisture , insects .
Reflection from a shiny surface can also create orbs .
What does EVP mean ? - A term used when taking sound recordings using a digital or tape recorder .
Short for ( Electronic voice phenomena ) .
When a sound recording is played back you hear voices or noises which wasn't audible at the time of recording .
What does EMF mean ? Emf is short for electronic magnetic field .
Everything electrical creates an emf which can be measured using various emf meters .
Spirits are alleged to create an emf when they are manifesting .
What does pareidolia mean ? - Pareidolia is a term used to describe an image or a sound which the brain has made up .
The mind perceives a familiar pattern of something where none exists .
eg , shapes in clouds or something they heard on the radio which sounded like something .
What does subconscious mean ? - We all have a subconscious mind which is not fully aware but can influence our feelings or actions .
Can a ghost come home with me ? - plain and simple NO , to answer the question YES we first have to prove ghosts exist .
Can I protect myself against ghosts ? - If you believe ghosts exist then protect yourself with what gives you peace .
For example , if your religious a crucifix may make you feel protected , you may want to say a prayer , you may have a lucky coin or a crystal .
Whatever works for you then do it .
Are ouija boards dangerous ? - Ouija boards are just a form of divination .
By using these sorts of tools you are tapping into your subconscious mind for answers , therefore ouija boards are as dangerous as your own mind .
Do we believe ghosts communicate through them ? NO !
What is the ideomotor response ? - The ideomotor response often abbreviated to IMR, is a concept in hypnosis and psychological research.
It is derived from the terms ideo (idea, or mental ) and motor (muscular action).
The phrase is most commonly used in reference to the process whereby a thought or mental image brings about a seemingly reflexive or automatic muscular reaction, often of minuscule degree, and potentially outside of the awareness of the subject. As in reflexive responses to pain, the body sometimes reacts reflexively with an ideomotor effect to ideas alone without the person consciously deciding to take action.
The effects of automatic writing , dowsing and ouija boards have been attributed to the phenomenon.
What is a poltergeist ? - Paranormal like events created by the living .
eg , poltergeist activity can be attributed to girls going through puberty or extreme situations where someone has gone through traumatic events .
New research by Mark Lindsay has proved extreme situations of fear can cause this activity or extreme anger .