Lights and shadows A spectral journey into paranormal Researching. My observation and thoughts on haunting's Introduction Let us get the what I believe to be the misconception of the present research (I use this term lightly) into the paranormal. What is a Ghost? The most common definition is a supposed spirit of someone who has died. The spirit and soul are referenced throughout paranormal research. The spirit I feel is different then the soul. The spirit is the conscious, feelings, emotions and character of an individual. The soul is more the part of a humans that is on a plane that is separate from the physical laws we base reality on. There is approximately 6 billion humans on the planet earth at this time. That’s 6 billion spirits but I’m not sure that there is 6 billion souls. What paranormal investigators are recording are spiritual in nature. I do not believe the soul is capable of lingering on our earthly plane. Some individuals because of strong character, having a strong attraction of someone or something or because of a traumatic death leave an impression of there spirit that is on the edge of our physical plane in a parallel plane. The entity that is soulless but having a strong spirit does not have to follow our laws of physics. However to reach our plane of existence must draw upon energy that is common to our energy laws and limitations. Einstein found that energy is never lost but transformed. When an individual dies the energy of that person is dispersed into or merges with other forms of pre-existing energies. The soul or that part of us that separates us from all other energies on this planet is taken away from this dimension of existence. The spirit or residual energies of individuals can sometimes be “frozen” or locked into a parallel plane of existence actually being embedded in there surroundings. Lets Take a look at wordage. The use of verbal communication. In English we have such a messed up vocabulary its easy to make lope holes. Good, Bad, Right, Wrong. What exactly do these words mean. To me right and wrong are different then bad and good. Example#1 Is it good or bad to touch fire? Well You have to learn on your own that its not right, however being told its bad has not stopped I would guess anyone from not going through the experience to “learn” that its bad and wrong. The experience that teaches us the first time can keep us from future or greater experiences is not good but could be considered rightful as a teaching lesson . Therefore that first lesson although wrong is not necessarily “bad”. I guess to tie it in right and wrong are on a spiritual level were good and bad exists on a soulful level. We as a society have mixed ourselves up so much by our use or misuse of the way we view things we have all become dysfunctional. Example#2 Lets take a little word and through it into the mix. Sub. Sub which If translated from its origin means under or beneath. So submarine (under or beneath water. Substandard or under or beneath what is standard. Yet I use to go to Subway Sandwich shops to eat a sub sandwich. Does not logic and an understanding of my own language tell me that the sandwich is under or beneath what standard I should expect. Example#3 Cultural standards. Within or evolution as a social being we have developed certain cultural standards. They logic should dictate should be such that they result in the betterment of that culture. I have read, heard and learned enough in my short life to see that each culture in its purist form tends to follow that path. I’m talking about major cultures. Then however we through that word “sub” into it and “poof” subculture” or a way of life or thinking that is below or under what it should be. I will have to disclose at this time that I am a Christian. It not only was part of my upbringing but it is the only “Faith” that is not only logical but opens my soul to connections that I can truly say are validated by experience. I do draw the line at sub culturing my faith. In other words I do not limit my believes by any part of the doctrines’ that make up me being a Christian. My believe and faith in Christianity should not cloud my thinking into a place of feeling superior or inferior to anyone else believe. I’m not saying it excuses me from responsibilities stemming from my faith. To try to keep some continuity to my writing I just need to say here that the point is simple. I can use my equipment, team, and knowledge to deceive others through manipulation or ignorance. I have chosen to just be an objective observer of my own efforts. What I observe, photograph, record and present to others must be in its purist form. I will try to my best ability not to “sub” my works. What others get from my effort is honest. I will not dramatize, act, or pre direct any observation that my team and myself go through. If I find that deception at any level has entered or investigations then I will reveal and rid our group of that, that is not true.