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FAMILIAR GHOSTS

Familiar ghosts are relatives, lovers, children or friends who have passed over and may still visit from time to time. When they come to visit, some people report hearing noises or seeing objects moving or levitating.  Often it is easy to become frightened by this, and it can be quite disturbing if you are alone at night.

Some of the noises can be explained logically, water pipes or the wind, etc.  If it is a spirit, they are usually not there to frighten you, but to get your attention.  It could be a relative or friend who has recently passed over come to say goodbye or let you know they are alright and not really "dead".   

If a loved one has passed and they do not realize they are dead they can become very frustrated when they try to talk to you get your attention and you just ignore them.  Often they become so frustrated that they will generate enough energy to move things or make noises or create a smell that can be linked to a particular person or place to get your attention.  If this happens don't be afraid just speak to them as if they were still alive, but explain to them gently what has happened. If you are not sure who they are, say a little prayer and ask for them to be guided over to where they need to be.

If a ghost does become a nuisance, ask it to leave by telling it that you are frightened by its presence, if it is a loved one it should go.  If it remains, tell it in a very forceful manner, so there is no misunderstanding that you want them to leave.

My familiar ghost again
Comes to see what he can see,
Critic, son of Conscious Brain,
Spying on our privacy.

Slam the window, bolt the door,
Yet he’ll enter in and stay;
In tomorrow’s book he’ll score
Indiscretions of today.

Robert Graves, The Spoilsport


 

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