There are things that happen to us that defy explanation. When they occur, we either chalk them up as psychosomatic, psychokinetic, or environmentally influenced agents. I have had the pleasure, or pain if you will, of listening to know-it-alls attempt to Define, Debunk, and Dismiss what does not coincide with logic and reason solely based on their superior intellect or super hero like rationalization skills. The Crème de la Crème of Triple D Club (Define, Debunk, and Dismiss) as I refer to them with loving admiration. It’s hard to argue with an individual who can’t stand the thought that they may be wrong about a subject. I often wondered why a person would pursue the paranormal field if their sole objective is to flippantly dismiss an entire realm that coexists among us. It’s like shopping for a car but telling every salesperson that you’re a healthy skeptic when it comes to the internal combustion engine. Perhaps their self importance is contingent on proving everyone else wrong, but sometimes I feel a sense that they are merely children whistling in the dark. I too am guilty of the same ignorance. For the record I believe in the two party systems of checks and balances and that goes for paranormal investigation teams a well. A team needs a healthy blend of die hard believers coupled with skeptics that “won’t believe anything until their ass is handed to them paranormally” to quote Ryan Disney. To acknowledge that there are forces we have no control over shrinks our security blanket significantly and to admit powerlessness over anything is un-American and unacceptable within our culture.
From our nation’s primary religion, politics, and insatiable consumerist greed, we dominate our lives with distractions of bigger, brighter, louder updated versions of everything while chanting the mantra of the credit crazed, “More, More, And More!” Our Western culture is the only one in existence that smugly laughs at older, more ancient beliefs as primitive, simplistic, and laughable. Ghost Hunters International inadvertently is doing a great job introducing the thought process of our brothers and sisters across the pond. The land there seems more enchanted and the people almost incorporate the spirit realm within their lives where as we here at home feel the need to define, debunk, and dismiss it….unless a buck can be had. Even then with some of the “Paratainment” (coined by Aaron Enyart) that I enjoy watching portrays the most “extreme” cases and it’s only a matter of time I fear before the general public will demand an investigation be concluded by nothing short of an exorcism with Beetlejuice characters singing as they exit the client’s home. So goes our society. The importance of nature, solitude, and a connection to Spirit are alternative paths thought to be considered only by sages, mystics, or new age navel gazers that deserve a chuckle and perhaps a spotlight on NPR. If it’s not on a FOX News Alert then is it really worth mentioning? Don’t get me started.
But what happens when spiritual doorways are opened unaware? We see the cast on the hit show Most Haunted use a makeshift Ouija Board as a table and people screaming about, but what happens after the camera is off? What follows them home? How many teenagers have started to challenge demons or dark entities because Ryan Buell sleepily commands them to show themselves? What do you do when the John Wayne mentality doesn’t stop your bed from shaking? What happens when your daughter tells you a lady is in her room? What are the consequences when blind arrogance jeopardizes those around you? When science is championed to prove what is happening is not actually happening and you can’t stop what is happening…..what happens!?
Recently our team was on an investigation that proved to be more than what the brochure offered. To put it politely, both camps of believers and the Triple D Club were flummoxed. I can not speak openly about private matters for our client’s sake as well as out of respect for the team, but something happened. A dark force seems to have been encountered with residual effects that still linger. We started to venture a little further behind the curtain and I believe we were noticed. These events rarely just happen and it is my opinion that they are premeditated through the Universe’s preparatory direction. Let me explain. Before the investigation in question our group’s radio show interviewed Keith & Sandra Johnson concerning negative haunts. This seemed to open up a few minds within our young group and we started to consider the possibilities. Then we had on John Zaffis discussing demonology. My conversations with Mr. Zaffis seemed preparatory as well for he took the time to answer questions and concerns from a novice and I deeply appreciate that. I sensed and expressed to a fellow team member that I believed an “occurrence” was about to take place that would force our team to either acknowledge a potential threat or that we would be doomed as stragglers on the fence of mayhem and disillusionment. Well, the proverbial shit hit the fan and the majority had the shellac scared out of us. My education continued and I started seeking everyone’s experience and advice, thank goodness for myspace and internet accessibility.
After listening to a Darkness Radio show that dealt with protection before and after investigations with varying opinions by John Zaffis, Chip Coffey, Patrick Burns and Chris Fleming, I now feel as if I have been approaching paranormal investigations as a childish idiot. Most of these men had the same epiphany and never really considered that harm could come to them via “hitchhikers” until their children started seeing things and loved ones became fearful. It was my belief that I could be a conscientious observer that would validate or debunk a client’s claim and then stroll along my merry way. I was wrong. I am subject to the laws that govern the spirit world as well as the physical. I don’t have to believe in gravity, but it sure helps in high places.
Recently I have been plagued by all manner of sickness concerning my heart, diabetes, and nerve damaged leg and back. Today I am able to sit here and write; yesterday I was unable to walk the length of the house without effort. I joke that if I were a horse they would have shot me a long time ago. The recent flare up began when I was given the position within our paranormal group of Negative Entities Research. Again, nothing happens by mistake. Wanting to pursue this subject with vigor and be completely prepared for my team, I set out to establish a personal library of reference. I am suspect of modern texts that are geared more towards marketability than actual fact, so I let Spirit guide me mentality to a local old, rare book store that kept coming to mind. After two days of the same impression I ventured through the single door and up the worn wooden steps that led to the smell of mold and dust. Books were everywhere. Again, not knowing where to begin, I let myself be guided and came upon a table in the middle of the floor that had a single black book titled DEMONS. I was alone but not alone for those that know what I mean. I have always been thrilled when a prompting turns to a reality, but this time felt different for I immediately sensed I was the mouse in search of the cat. Not wanting to be overly dramatic I purchased the book and left encourage that knowledge is the best line of defense. Now knee deep in the middle of this realm I can say across the board throughout all cultures that these forces are indeed real and do mean harm to both believers and non-believers alike. Not all haunts are in this arena, but there are few that are and they have to be handled by experienced individuals who have more than book knowledge to rely on. That leaves me out. I knew I was in need of help and as always it came just in the knick of time.
The Universe always makes a way and this time is no different. After becoming sick I had another prompting by Spirit to see Debra Rodgers, of Spirit Wind Trading Post. She is an incredible wealth of wisdom and I find myself intimidated by the depth of her spirit. We engaged in paranormal research topics and the focus came around to negative entities. Out of the blue she asked if I dowsed. This had not even crept in the peripheral vision of conversation, but I told her that I did. In fact, we have used it as a tool of divination when contacting spirits much to John Zaffis’ chagrin. She then gave me the phone number for Doug Mcllwain, President of Great Serpent Mound Chapter of the American Society of Dowsers. Doug and his group also perform Native American cleansings and have a vast, tremendous experience in the field of the paranormal and are well known throughout Canada and the United States. I spoke with him on the phone and he is scheduled to make a house visit next week to see what energies are among us. He comforted me by sharing that recently he had come under attack after an investigation with feelings of depression, darkness, and suicide. It appears a “hitchhiker” spiritually tethered itself to his heart chakra. I was unaware, but Doug stated that a spirit doesn’t have to leave its location to be attached to you which is something to consider. Never performing a self ritual, a member of his group performed the cleansing and he was freed.
He talked me through a couple of rituals that would help until help arrived. I burned sage and used holy water as blessings and an odd thing occurred that night within my dream state. I dreamt all night of very ordinary locations that seemed a little run down and the people around me seemed very lack luster, but we were all waiting with nervous expectation to take the Eucharist. I find this odd since I have all but abandoned Christianity as an exploitation of the masses. But there I was waiting to receive it and once I drank of the wine and tasted the bread I became awakened and emboldened. All through the night I visited different locations the Eucharist was being served and all were welcomed. Life happened ebbing and flowing among the people. Surprisingly I awoke to a very dark house. No matter how many lights I turned on it seemed the darkness could not be penetrated. I felt as if I were walking under water. Mentally I started to put the associated pieces together even though I did not like the conclusion. Perhaps there is power in that Name? I was forced to make a decision.
I evoked protection by blowing the dust off of my Eastern Orthodox Prayer Book. During prayer and sensing a prompting, I uploaded icons of the archangels Gabriel and Michael. The darkness lifted slightly but I became weaker and started sweating buckets. I then contact a new friend Tracy, from Scientific Paranormal Investigations, and asked her for help. She made mention of taking the Eucharist and stated she and her team would light a candle and pray collectively for me, that was last night. During the night I had a terrible dream that I was in a life and death struggle within my house. I don’t know what I was fighting but I was giving it hell and barely made it by stumbling out the back door. A man stabilized me with one hand and said “No harm now.” In his other hand he held a sword and his right foot was on a very large, much decapitated snake. Somehow I knew the man was Michael even though he was Mexican and dressed like a peasant. I also knew in the dream that this was an extremely venomous snake symbolic of what had been happening to me.
This morning found me stronger and the whole house brighter. I can now walk and talk at the same time without fear of stumbling. Something happened, but I’m not looking a gift horse in the mouth. I feel that my connection to the spirit realm just got thinner and I am happy for such influence. I am thankful for all who have prayed and sent healing energies my way; it has affected me down to the cellular level. Now it’s time to sit down and glean wisdom from this experience so ignorance will not rear its ugly head again. I’ll continue to keep you informed from my outpost of possibilities.
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