Psychics, Sensitives and Mediums: Do They Really See Ghosts?
I have been a ghost hunter for almost 15 years. In that time I
have learned the theories used in ghost hunting and paranormal
investigation and put them into play. It has only been recently
that I have attempted to use different techniques such as using
psychics, sensitives and mediums and allowing them to utilize
their "gifts" and "talents".
I put these words into quotes because I'm not exactly sure, or
maybe it's that I'm not convinced of their abilities to say with
100% assurance that what they see is real.
I have a good friend who is a psychic or is sensitive and, while
I believe her when she says she sees ghosts and she believes she
is talking to someone, I am not able to detect any temperature
differences, energy differences or anything measurable to
determine that there is a ghost in the area. I find that that is
something that keeps me from believing in their abilities. My
skeptical side does come out and I find myself questioning
whether it's real or not. They believe it's real. I can't make
any determination logically, rationally or scientifically that
helps me believe what is being seen.
So, taking my skepticism into consideration, I was invited to a
taping of a paranormal program that airs regularly on the
Biography Channel which usually involves a seance. I have been
involved in the taping of this program before and the seance is
the cornerstone of this program and they do it in every program.
I drove to the Los Angeles area to an upscale restaurant in the
Topanga Canyon area. I enjoyed driving through the mountainous
region with its' sights and sounds of peace and tranquility. I
arrived at the restaurant and was immediately greeted by the
film crew. I removed the equipment I brought with me from the
car and waited for them to continue filming their segments with
the hosts of the show. Meanwhile, I was semi-investigating the
areas I was able to venture into without disturbing anyone else.
When we were getting situated for the s