See last week’s post for more information on this subject.
Fresh, yet dead, batteries
Frequently when fresh batteries die, it’s an indication of a spirit’s presence. Every time Mark Constantino took his video camera into Elizabeth’s room at the Goldfield Hotel (GFH) during the KTVN investigation, it would stop working even though the fully-charged batteries worked in other places. At the Cal Neva Resort while cameraman Jeff Foss changed out his camera battery, the room’s television remote levitated in front of five people on our team.
Missed calls
A couple years after her son’s passing, Harriet received a message on her answering machine from her son. Similarly, Jim received a voice mail from his departed wife about a month after she crossed over. I heard that strange message; the voice sounded feminine, but fast and unnaturally high-pitched.
Turn it on
Spirits can turn lights and appliances on and off. In Dr. Annette Childs’ book, Halfway Across the River: Messages of hope from the other side, she writes about Don and his wife who had a routine of friendly verbal sparring as Don would relax in the Jacuzzi and his wife watched television in the adjoining room. One night, after her death, he was sitting in the spa when his bedroom TV turned on, its volume blaring. He jumped out of the tub and walked into the empty bedroom, before realizing that it was his wife letting him know she was okay.
Moving experience
Some ethereal beings can harness enough energy to move objects. The Ghost Adventures TV show filmed a brick being thrown by an unseen force in the GFH basement (which was later confirmed through an EVP during our later investigation). When places are being renovated, it’s not uncommon for workers to report tools going missing or found in strange locations.
In what ways have you sensed spirits trying to get your attention? Please comment on this post and let me know. I love a good ghost story!
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Hi, Kathleen. I’m typing this on my school laptop, so IDK if this will go through. But, my sister has been physically touched by a negative presence before, 3 years ago. She had been tugged upward vigorously and poked violently and repeatedly, both instances by the same entity we like to call “Shadow Figure”(IK, very creative, lol). I have only told two people about this, so it is very nerve-wracking to put this on the internet for anyone to read. However, if you want more details on the story, I’d happily tell you. I have a lot of ghost stories, the vast majority of them being negative.. On the other hand, this place seems to be a very safe place to talk about them. Anyways, if this doesn’t go through, I will feel very stupid, it is very likely, though, because of all the restrictions on my school laptop.
It made it through! Know that you and your sister can set boundaries. Ultimately, you are in control and can tell it to stop touching you. Also, it is easy to assume that an energy that’s trying to get your attention is negative, when it may not necessarily be. Set those boundaries and do not buy into fear, for fear can be turned against you. Be direct, but not nasty. If it stops bothering you, then it is a respectful entity. If you are religious, say a prayer for protection. You can also ask the Universal Power to envelop you in a bubble of white light to protect you (and have your sister do the same). May I ask how old you and your sister are? Poltergeists are notoriously attracted to teenagers. It is believed the angst of going through all the changes from child to adult can attract unwanted spirit activity. Please keep me posted.