Here are the questions frequently asked of ESPI.
Ellie tries to answer them the best she can.
- Have you ever seen a "Ghost"? - My answer to this is no. At least as far as I know. I dont really think its all that common to see a ghost, actually the better term is an apparition. The amount of people claiming to have actually seen a ghost is amazing.
- Where did you get that cool Ghost
ŠAOL ICON? I was featured in ŠAOL's Member Spotlight and got to make one as a result. Feel free to use it.
- Does my Photo(s) have a Ghost on it? This is a tough question we get asked a whole bunch. All I can say is, because I wasnt there myself and I dont know about the conditions in which the Photo was taken, I can only tell you what it appears to be. The more information you add with your picture, the better my analysis can be.
- When did you establish ESPI & Why? Well, I first started up Entity Seekers back in May of 2001. We had our first meeting in July of the same year and the rest is history. The reasons behind it mostly were because when I tried joining a group, I never heard back from any. I am pretty happy it turned out that way, because ESPI is turning out to be a wonderful group of people who genuinely care and are interested in the pararnormal.
- How much do you charge to come and investigate my house? Nothing. Its free. We dont charge anything for our services. However, if you want to support us in other ways, check out our store, by getting something there, we get part of the money from the sale to go towards new equipment and supplies. We desperately need the support. There's no gimmick here, Ghost Hunting is not cheap.
- Can you get rid of a ghost in my house? Firstly, we would have to determine if you even really have a ghost. If it turns out you do, we'll move on from there. The point of our group is to try to gather up evidence of paranormal activity, if any. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to rid you of any spirits that may be in your residence. We will do everything in our power to help you or get help to you.
- I want to be a Ghost Hunter, how can I get started? That depends on your motivations or reasons for wanting to go out seeking the spirit realm. Ask yourself, am I just wanting to go out for a Friday night thrill? Or do I actually want to educate myself and try to learn all I can about the unseen world? If your intentions are innocent enough, seek out your local ghost hunting club or group, try looking for one online. I will not give advice out to people who are out for the thrill of it all. Do some research! When I first got started, I went to every website who featured the Paranormal on it. I read books about ghosts, and watched educational shows about ghosts. If you cant find a group willing to take you in, email me.
- Can't anyone be a ghost hunter? There are several reasons I dont think Ghost hunting is for everyone. Number one just because you watched a few ghost movies does not make you an expert. Secondly, again with the thrill seekers. If you get caught rummaging around a cemetery at night, you will ruin it for the rest of us who are legit, and really want to learn about the paranormal. Thirdly, you most likely dont have enough experience, and most people have no idea what can attach to them in a cemetery or any other reportedly haunted place. Its best if you find someone who is experienced in the paranormal field. Like Join A Group.
- How did you come to be a ghost hunter? For myself, I dont remember where it stemmed from. All my life I have been interested in the Paranormal. My earliest memory was when I was 9 or 10 in Girl Scouts, and we had a sleepover at someone's house. We all sat around in a circle to hold a seance. Uggh!! If only I had known then, we shouldnt really have been doing that, lol. When I became an adult, I would always find myself watching every paranormal TV show that came on. I loved listening to people tell their ghostly experiences, and I also had a few occurrences in a house I once lived in that probably pushed me more into it. As for the rest of the group, they each have their own reasons, but commonly we all want to learn everything we can, and possibly discover some new way to prove that the unseen exists without a doubt. A journey we no doubt will be on for a very long time.
- Are Ghosts real? I dont know, why dont you ask them.
- Do, or can, spirits hurt people? This is also a tough question. It is not common for spirits to cause harm. In most cases I would say the answer is no. However, there have been reports of spirits harming investigators and clients. For instance, Ive heard of people being bitten, scratched, poked, slapped, etc. So far, in my paranormal journey, I have yet to encounter anything that bad, but there are some others who arent so lucky. If you are experiencing any Phenomenon like that, I suggest you seek out help immediately.
- Are Ghosts demons? Ghosts are not demons. A Ghost is believed to be most likely someone, who in death, became confused on where they should go and ended up staying earth bound. Demons are a whole other story depending on your beliefs.
- What is an Orb? Now this is just my opinion, and believe me when I say there are tons of skeptics out there, but I believe Orbs to be of a spiritual nature. Click What's The Dillio About Orbs? and read an article I wrote about them for SGRA's newsletter.
- What is Ectoplasm? Someone once informed me that someone else thought my using the term ectoplasm was outdated. Thats funny, it seems everyone else is using the term too. So what? Ok, some people call it Psychic mist, oooh. Some people call it Ecto mist, or fog. Its all the same thing pretty much. Ecto, for short, is believed to be fast moving Orbs. In fact, I have a good example of just that sort of thing, right here on the site. Check it out under ESPI Photos.
- Can I use a Ouija Board? The answer is NO, No, and No!
- Why cant I use a Ouija Board? Well, there are many reasons you shouldnt be messing with a ouija board. One of them is you dont know what you are inviting. You dont exactly have a choice to that when it comes to Ouija Boards. They arent a game, even though Parker Brothers likes to say they are. Another one is experience, do you think you could handle what might come through a board? I highly doubt it. They can be very dangerous if you dont know what you are doing. Even seasoned veterans do not recommend thier usage, so I suggest you dont.
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