Guest Author - April Baker

Visitors that go bump in the night bothering you? Did it move with you? Many people have asked this question. It is not a simple yes or no answer. There are many different opinions on the subject as well. They are as varied as daylight is to darkness. It is a difficult question.

First, let us explore what a ghost is. Scientifically speaking, they are beings of energy and light. So are the living. Our brains run on electrical impulses. A ghost is a little different. They are more of a psychic impression. Simply put, a kind of memory that relives its death over and over. They are aware of the living world. They can cause you all sorts of problems. The room will get cold. You will hear noises or see shadows. For the most part they are harmless. This is the most common type of ghost. They normally stay put. They are tied to the place of their death.

Not all of those psychic impressions are harmless, however. If a person died violently, those memories are violent. What the living is forced to relive is just as violent as the death. These are the ghosts that have a stronger hold on our reality. They can use their anger to manifest themselves into corporeal forms. These are the ghosts that we can see and feel. These are the ones that can follow you.

Why would a ghost follow you? That is the real question. Many reasons. You might remind them of someone from their past. If a person died in a murderous rage and his victims escaped, then your family might be the new target of his or her unfinished business. It could be an evil entity that has centered itself upon the goodness of your soul. Moving would not help. It has fixated on you and yours. We all have a distinct energy around us, an aura. I think that if a ghost or other being wishes to follow you, it just has to follow the energy trail. It can find you if it so desires.

My next question is did you just move or did you try to deal with the haunting? If you moved, chances are it followed. If you made no effort to find out what it wanted or tried to get rid of it, then it is still there. Did you bless your new house? Did you have a clergyman come and say a blessing in the new house? Did you take any precautions against intrusion by the spirit world? If not then you left yourself open to it.

If you are worried or scared for your family that something did follow you, start taking precautions. Have your priest or minister come and bless your house. If you are uncomfortable telling them about your ghostly friend, then just tell him that you would appreciate it if they could bless your new house. It is a simple thing, but a powerful protection. There are many organizations that you contact as well. Legitimate ghost hunters who can come and help you deal with the unknown.

There are actions you can take. Do not be afraid or let it make you run. Put it on the defensive and make it leave. Sometimes it is not easy, but it can be done.