“Life’s toughest lessons unravel truths we hold dear: beliefs we’ve glommed onto since childhood when we built our worlds upon the logic of others and claimed it as our own.” I thought of this original beginning of my book as I listened to Shelly*, a writing peer. “I grew up in a very strict religious [...]
I’ve been blessed to be the manager of the Nevada Ghost and Paranormal Series. It gives me the ability to help others release their fears about those who’ve crossed over and about the spirit world. One concern I hear fairly often is the trepidation that since a deceased loved one has visited, it must mean [...]
Two instances in the past month have shown me that some don’t realize the power of love, its enduring nature and how the passing of the physical shell doesn’t lessen, but empowers this richest of all emotions. While discussing a visitation dream I had with a crossed-over family member, another relative said, “No. That can’t [...]
May you find time to enjoy this amazing holiday season! I was fortunate to have the Reno Gazette-Journal write an article on my book, "A Reluctant Spirit: A True Tale of God, Ghosts and a Skeptical Christian." This article includes an interview with me about my experience. Wishing you the very best and a very, Merry Christmas!
Here’s a comprehensive list of terms used to describe psychic skills, ghost hunting activity and general parapsychology and their definitions. Parapsychology is the study of phenomena that cannot be explained through the scientific understanding of the world, i.e. ghosts, psychic abilities, near death experiences, past lives, telepathy and more. Consciousness survival is the belief that [...]
“I wonder if the spirit here is a child. The owner said that the ghost tugs at people’s clothing,” says our lead investigator, Sharon Leong. Our group is participating in the Nevada Ghost Series, Historic Truckee Ghost Hunt Field Trip class. The Leong sisters, Anne and Sharon, are the most creative ghost hunters I know [...]
Thank you to regular reader, D.B., for requesting this post. In the time I’ve been involved with paranormal education, I’ve heard remarkable stories about people encountering the supernatural in their bathrooms. Here are the most recent ones I’ve heard, directly from the eyewitnesses themselves. (Names have been changed to respect their privacy.) Mirror apparitions Upstairs [...]
I invite you to visit my YouTube Channel to hear my thoughts on using your discernment when it comes to the spirit world. Thank you to my videographer, Amy Ellis. Have a great week!
Thanks to regular reader ElizaBeth for suggesting this topic. When it comes to hauntings, I usually think of souls who haven’t crossed over to the light. While many energies travel easily between realms, there are some who I believe are confused or afraid to move on. You may not think that you need to consider [...]
Determining why a spirit is visiting and whether you want it around. Most of us are so busy we don’t realize we are surrounded by energies encouraging us to grow and succeed. I know my crossed-over loved ones, guardian angels (or spirit guides) and other divine emissaries cross my path every day. And that comforts [...]
