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What Are You Experiencing ?

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       Since most of the paranormal field research is based on theory, we are still trying to understand why some apparitions / entities are able to communicate directly with us and others can not. Why some are able to manifest and others can not.  Why some are able to manipulate their environments and others can not. This is why the research and data collected is so important. Contemplating historical data, climate conditions, geological surroundings, the effect of the electro magnetic field as an energy source, and the human experience are all parts of the equation that have to be evaluated.
We do know that the earth and everything on it has an energy source. We do know our bodies carry a small electrical charge that is supplied by our brain waves. Some investigators believe those brain waves are the power supply for our very being or our soul. The general theory is that, after a person has passed on, the energy in those brain waves uses the earths energy source to maintain an existence on this earth in an entirely different form.  This is why most investigators rely heavily on EMF meters to locate unknown presences.  It is believed that a disturbance in the electro magnetic field could indicate paranormal activity. 
There are numerous ways the "other side" can make their presence known.  Below is a listing of some of the most common.

The Intelligent Haunt

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An intelligent haunt is one that is trying to communicate with living. It wants its presence known, for whatever reason.  It may have unfinished business or a message to convey.  It may not know that it has passed and has questions about its existence. It may be emotionally attached to the location or the people in it.  It may feel it needs to keep a watchful eye over something or someone. And then again, it might just enjoy hanging around and scaring the living.  Whatever the reason is, it is fully aware of its surroundings and the people in it.
Some are able to manipulate their surroundings by moving things.  Some are able to manifest into full bodied form, shadows, or mists for short periods of time.  Some may only be able to cause a cold spot. A cold spot is believed to be an energy draw from the atmoshpere in a concentrated space. It is believed that the entity manipulates and deliberately draws energy from another source to make its presence known.  Thus the reason for calling it an intelligent haunt.

The Residual Haunt

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The residual haunt is really not a haunting at all.  It has no awareness of you or the current surroundings. What you are witnessing is a rerun of a past occurence. Maybe something that was so tragic or emotionally disturbing that it left an imprint on its environment.  A common theory among investigators is, the earths geological set up is able to store this devastating energy to be replayed over and over again. Certain kinds of rock such as granite and limestone are supposedly an excellent paranormal "storage facility". Another belief is that running water such as a river can act as a conductant for past occurences to draw from. Others believe that the act itself was so strong and emotionally charged, that it left a permanent stain in that location.  This quite possibly could be the reason why Gettysburg has so many claims of residual activity. 
A residual can not harm you.  It does not even know you exist.  The best anology of a residual is that its like watching a recorded movie. It plays, starts over and plays again.  Its nothing more than a glimpse into the past.  

The Non-Human Haunt

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A non-human entity is not produced from a person who has lived and died on this earth. It is believed to be an entity from a different plain of existence or realm. Although non-human occurences appear to be rare, they can be quite dramatic and with purpose. Some investigators believe that they can be from angelic, or demonic descent. Great caution is advised in dealing with this particular entity.

The Demonic Haunt

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Demonic entities are here to cause grief to the living. They feed off of fear and weakness, and concentrate their attacks on people who are usually under duress.  Stress caused by emotional problems, and psychological conditions are one its main targets.  The demonic likes to start with subtle paranormal activity and gradually increase it into dramatic and even violent episodes which leaves the victim feeling helpless and defenseless. Once the person being targeted feels totally secluded and unable to be saved, it is believed that the demonic will attempt possesion.  These kind of haunts are extremely dangerous, and must be handled immediately and properly, usually involving a religous intervention.

Poltergiest

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The term comes from the German phrase meaning "noisy spirit".  This mischeivious energy likes to play pranks like moving things around and slamming doors. It is believed that poltergiest are actually psychic extensions of a living human being that is being played out telekinetically. In many cases, an adolescents presence may be causing it. It is also believed that its power is dependant on one or two inhabitants.  Its activity tends to be temporary and sometimes shuts down as quickly as it appears.