Since October is traditionally a month that sets us to thinking about ghosts and things that go bump in the night, I've decided to start my paranormal investigations on this topic.
Are there really ghosts and other disembodied spirits occupying the same space as us? Being of Celtic heritage, I guess a part of me is genetically programmed to believe that there is an unseen realm that lurks around us. I've seen mysterious, fleeting shadows out of the corner of my eye; had household objects go inexplicably missing; smelled my late father's cherry pipe tobacco in a smoke free home. While all of these things have certainly aroused my curiosity, there still is no concrete, indisputable evidence proving this to be the work of the dearly departed.
Recently, I read a very interesting book on this post's topic - A HISTORY OF GHOSTS: THE TRUE STORY OF SEANCES, MEDIUMS, GHOSTS AND GHOSTBUSTERS, by Peter H. Aykroyd with Angela Narth. Aykroyd is the father of Dan Aykroyd of SNL and GHOSTBUSTERS fame. The Aykroyd clan has been involved in the Spiritualism movement since its inception in the mid-1800's. The book gives an overview of key figures and events, making for a good jumping off point for my investigation. Below is a Q TV interview Peter and Dan Aykroyd gave last year announcing the book's release.
Are there really ghosts and other disembodied spirits occupying the same space as us? Being of Celtic heritage, I guess a part of me is genetically programmed to believe that there is an unseen realm that lurks around us. I've seen mysterious, fleeting shadows out of the corner of my eye; had household objects go inexplicably missing; smelled my late father's cherry pipe tobacco in a smoke free home. While all of these things have certainly aroused my curiosity, there still is no concrete, indisputable evidence proving this to be the work of the dearly departed.
Recently, I read a very interesting book on this post's topic - A HISTORY OF GHOSTS: THE TRUE STORY OF SEANCES, MEDIUMS, GHOSTS AND GHOSTBUSTERS, by Peter H. Aykroyd with Angela Narth. Aykroyd is the father of Dan Aykroyd of SNL and GHOSTBUSTERS fame. The Aykroyd clan has been involved in the Spiritualism movement since its inception in the mid-1800's. The book gives an overview of key figures and events, making for a good jumping off point for my investigation. Below is a Q TV interview Peter and Dan Aykroyd gave last year announcing the book's release.
I have done some research and found a nearby Spiritualist Church where I will conduct my investigation. In future posts, I will discuss their efficacy in healing and my practical experiences in course work I will be taking to develop my own mediumship skills.