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#*A feeling like you are not alone ever, often combined with chills and sudden fear or panic. | #*A feeling like you are not alone ever, often combined with chills and sudden fear or panic. | ||
#*Specific or recurring nightmares, especially those that seem to direct you to do something. | #*Specific or recurring nightmares, especially those that seem to direct you to do something. | ||
| − | #*Extremely hot or cold spaces in the house, often confined to small areas.<ref>http://psychiclibrary.com/beyondBooks/spirit-cleansing-your-home/</reF><ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/property/advice/8093120/Haunted-houses-Got-ghosts-A-little-daily-exorcise-should-help.html</ref> | + | #*Extremely hot or cold spaces in the house, often confined to small areas.<ref name="rf1">http://psychiclibrary.com/beyondBooks/spirit-cleansing-your-home/</reF><ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/property/advice/8093120/Haunted-houses-Got-ghosts-A-little-daily-exorcise-should-help.html</ref> |
#Rule out the obvious causes of "other-worldly" noises and issues first. This is the only way to keep your peace of mind if things get a little strange. Be scientific here, systematically examining or exploring where unknown noises or lights show up. No matter what you believe, a large dose of skepticism is healthy here. The need for exorcisms is rare -- and there are almost always common explanations for most "unexplainable" phenomenon. | #Rule out the obvious causes of "other-worldly" noises and issues first. This is the only way to keep your peace of mind if things get a little strange. Be scientific here, systematically examining or exploring where unknown noises or lights show up. No matter what you believe, a large dose of skepticism is healthy here. The need for exorcisms is rare -- and there are almost always common explanations for most "unexplainable" phenomenon. | ||
#*Houses, no matter how old, all "settle" over time. The pieces shift and groan, boards move, and pipes whistle and bang. Older houses do this constantly, and this is the source of most noises. | #*Houses, no matter how old, all "settle" over time. The pieces shift and groan, boards move, and pipes whistle and bang. Older houses do this constantly, and this is the source of most noises. | ||
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#Take an honest appraisal of your own health and stress levels. No one wants to be told "it is all in their head," but that's why you simply must be honest with yourself when determining if it is a spirit or not. If you're already stressed out, not sleeping well, having trouble eating, or feeling generally under the weather, you are more likely to see and feel things out of the ordinary. Don't let the worry of a spirit ruin your mental and physical health -- keep taking care of yourself and spend some time relaxing. If the spirits fade away, they were likely the result of an overworked, overtired brain and body. | #Take an honest appraisal of your own health and stress levels. No one wants to be told "it is all in their head," but that's why you simply must be honest with yourself when determining if it is a spirit or not. If you're already stressed out, not sleeping well, having trouble eating, or feeling generally under the weather, you are more likely to see and feel things out of the ordinary. Don't let the worry of a spirit ruin your mental and physical health -- keep taking care of yourself and spend some time relaxing. If the spirits fade away, they were likely the result of an overworked, overtired brain and body. | ||
#Ignore the alleged spirits as much as possible, not even giving them a passing thought. What happens if you push the spirit out of your mind, since we frequently only see "signs" of ghosts and demons when we're looking for them? Remind yourself how rare these spirits really are and that anything you're worried about is likely a common occurrence or noise. Try to let the idea of a spirit ease off your mind. If things still happen or occur more rapidly, you might have an issue to investigate. More often than not, however, the "spirits" will disappear as soon as you stop thinking about them. | #Ignore the alleged spirits as much as possible, not even giving them a passing thought. What happens if you push the spirit out of your mind, since we frequently only see "signs" of ghosts and demons when we're looking for them? Remind yourself how rare these spirits really are and that anything you're worried about is likely a common occurrence or noise. Try to let the idea of a spirit ease off your mind. If things still happen or occur more rapidly, you might have an issue to investigate. More often than not, however, the "spirits" will disappear as soon as you stop thinking about them. | ||
| − | #*If there are spirits, they generally need and feed off of your attention, looking to make themselves known. Ignoring them generally keeps them in check if they are actually present.<ref>http://cosmicwind.net/800/CWind/RainbowVoices/CleaningSpiritsMcNary.html</ref> | + | #*If there are spirits, they generally need and feed off of your attention, looking to make themselves known. Ignoring them generally keeps them in check if they are actually present.<ref name="rf2">http://cosmicwind.net/800/CWind/RainbowVoices/CleaningSpiritsMcNary.html</ref> |
#Have a religious leader, medium, or psychic examine the house if you are still unsure. If you are under a lot of emotional and psychological stress because of a perceived spirit, open up to your spiritual leaders and ask their opinion and advice. You may want to consider inviting a psychic/medium to your home to "have a look" and determine if you need extra help. Oftentimes all the house needs is a quick energy clearing with a smudging stick or some incense. | #Have a religious leader, medium, or psychic examine the house if you are still unsure. If you are under a lot of emotional and psychological stress because of a perceived spirit, open up to your spiritual leaders and ask their opinion and advice. You may want to consider inviting a psychic/medium to your home to "have a look" and determine if you need extra help. Oftentimes all the house needs is a quick energy clearing with a smudging stick or some incense. | ||
===Performing a Home Spirit Cleansing=== | ===Performing a Home Spirit Cleansing=== | ||
#Protect yourself by wearing religious or spiritual talismans close to you. From the Star of David to the West African ''gris-gris,'' almost all cultures have items and clothing used to protect the wearer from spiritual attacks. Make sure you choose something you actually have faith in. There is not much use wearing something if you don't believe in it at all, as it is stripped of any use or power. | #Protect yourself by wearing religious or spiritual talismans close to you. From the Star of David to the West African ''gris-gris,'' almost all cultures have items and clothing used to protect the wearer from spiritual attacks. Make sure you choose something you actually have faith in. There is not much use wearing something if you don't believe in it at all, as it is stripped of any use or power. | ||
| − | #*Keeping several of these items in the house can also help ward off spirits, such as crosses above the door or shrines to benevolent gods and spirits.<ref>http://psychiclibrary.com/beyondBooks/spirit-cleansing-your-home/</ref> | + | #*Keeping several of these items in the house can also help ward off spirits, such as crosses above the door or shrines to benevolent gods and spirits.<ref name="rf3">http://psychiclibrary.com/beyondBooks/spirit-cleansing-your-home/</ref> |
#Firmly ask the spirit to leave, avoiding anger or fear. This is the most common practice, and should be repeated frequently, especially during a cleansing or exorcism. The reason to avoid fear or anger is two-fold: it both keeps your calm (and thus effective) and prevents the spirit, if it is there, from deciding you're a threat to its safety. | #Firmly ask the spirit to leave, avoiding anger or fear. This is the most common practice, and should be repeated frequently, especially during a cleansing or exorcism. The reason to avoid fear or anger is two-fold: it both keeps your calm (and thus effective) and prevents the spirit, if it is there, from deciding you're a threat to its safety. | ||
| − | #*Try out the Latin rites, as well: "Ecce crucis signum, fugiant phantasmata cuncta."(translates as: “behold the emblem of the Cross; let all specters flee”).<ref>http://www.saint-mike.org/warfare/library/wp-content/docs/swprayers/houseblessing.pdf</ref> | + | #*Try out the Latin rites, as well: "Ecce crucis signum, fugiant phantasmata cuncta."(translates as: “behold the emblem of the Cross; let all specters flee”).<ref name="rf4">http://www.saint-mike.org/warfare/library/wp-content/docs/swprayers/houseblessing.pdf</ref> |
#*Let the spirit know that you mean it no harm, but that the physical world "is not their place anymore." Assure them that the spirit world awaits them and they will be safer there. | #*Let the spirit know that you mean it no harm, but that the physical world "is not their place anymore." Assure them that the spirit world awaits them and they will be safer there. | ||
| − | #*Remember, spiritual possession is not necessarily "evil." Most spirits are simply lost, confused, or still clinging to life, and will leave when asked.<ref>http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2014/10/23/how-to-exorcise-your-haunted-house-in-four-easy-steps</ref> | + | #*Remember, spiritual possession is not necessarily "evil." Most spirits are simply lost, confused, or still clinging to life, and will leave when asked.<ref name="rf5">http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2014/10/23/how-to-exorcise-your-haunted-house-in-four-easy-steps</ref> |
#[[Smudge a House|Light a sage smudge stick, carrying around the house and waving in a clockwise motion.]] These sticks have been used for centuries by shamans and religious leaders and are one of the few tools used by many different faiths. There is even some scientific evidence that smudge sticks promote mental well-being and feelings of calm and pleasure, and the practice is widely used to both protect and fight spirits. When smudging a house, crack open a window and take your time -- let the smoke calm you and the room, slowly directing it to fill the room. | #[[Smudge a House|Light a sage smudge stick, carrying around the house and waving in a clockwise motion.]] These sticks have been used for centuries by shamans and religious leaders and are one of the few tools used by many different faiths. There is even some scientific evidence that smudge sticks promote mental well-being and feelings of calm and pleasure, and the practice is widely used to both protect and fight spirits. When smudging a house, crack open a window and take your time -- let the smoke calm you and the room, slowly directing it to fill the room. | ||
#*Smudge sticks are simply long bundles of sage leaves and stems tied together into a rod of sorts, then lit on the end. You can also crush the dried sage in a small bowl and light this instead, carrying it around to smudge the house. | #*Smudge sticks are simply long bundles of sage leaves and stems tied together into a rod of sorts, then lit on the end. You can also crush the dried sage in a small bowl and light this instead, carrying it around to smudge the house. | ||
#*Some cultures use ceder in place of sage, but both can be used, as well. | #*Some cultures use ceder in place of sage, but both can be used, as well. | ||
#*Let the smoke fill the room, especially any rooms where paranormal activity is felt. | #*Let the smoke fill the room, especially any rooms where paranormal activity is felt. | ||
| − | #Spread a little holy water around the house. You can get holy water at most Catholic churches, though it helps if you are a practicing member of the faith. Sprinkle it in the corners of rooms, at door and window frames, and any areas where you experience the most physical paranormal activity.<ref | + | #Spread a little holy water around the house. You can get holy water at most Catholic churches, though it helps if you are a practicing member of the faith. Sprinkle it in the corners of rooms, at door and window frames, and any areas where you experience the most physical paranormal activity.<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*You can still get holy water at many churches. Call ahead to make sure they bless water there. | #*You can still get holy water at many churches. Call ahead to make sure they bless water there. | ||
#Call upon the prayers of your faith or use common religious prayers against spirits. There are as many different prayers to ward off evil as there are faiths, so you should choose the one that speaks most deeply to you. Don't underestimate this connection -- if a prayer feels useful and powerful, use it. Some common prayers include: | #Call upon the prayers of your faith or use common religious prayers against spirits. There are as many different prayers to ward off evil as there are faiths, so you should choose the one that speaks most deeply to you. Don't underestimate this connection -- if a prayer feels useful and powerful, use it. Some common prayers include: | ||
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#*Archangel Michael's Prayer of Protection | #*Archangel Michael's Prayer of Protection | ||
#*The Serenity Prayer | #*The Serenity Prayer | ||
| − | #*Personal mantras asking the spirits to leave<ref | + | #*Personal mantras asking the spirits to leave<ref name="rf4" /> |
| − | #Leave out Kosher salt or raw rice, two substances thought to drive away spirits and malicious energies. If you do, you need to leave a window or door open, as the spirit needs a way to flee the room. If performing prayers or continuing to ask the spirit to leave, repeat these rituals as you spread the salt or rice.<ref>http://www.metaphysics-knowledge.com/beliefs/prayers-tips-for-protection-from-ghosts.html/</ref> | + | #Leave out Kosher salt or raw rice, two substances thought to drive away spirits and malicious energies. If you do, you need to leave a window or door open, as the spirit needs a way to flee the room. If performing prayers or continuing to ask the spirit to leave, repeat these rituals as you spread the salt or rice.<ref name="rf6">http://www.metaphysics-knowledge.com/beliefs/prayers-tips-for-protection-from-ghosts.html/</ref> |
#*Remember that your conviction when doing this is important -- if you are fearful or half-hearted, you will not see any results. | #*Remember that your conviction when doing this is important -- if you are fearful or half-hearted, you will not see any results. | ||
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#*What rooms or objects does the spirit gravitate towards? Are there places they ignore? | #*What rooms or objects does the spirit gravitate towards? Are there places they ignore? | ||
#*What brought out the spirits presence? When was it first noticed? | #*What brought out the spirits presence? When was it first noticed? | ||
| − | #Remember that your mental fortitude is the key link in any exorcism. At the end of the day, the power of most spirits depends on the power that you give them.<ref | + | #Remember that your mental fortitude is the key link in any exorcism. At the end of the day, the power of most spirits depends on the power that you give them.<ref name="rf2" /> Fear, especially lingering, constant worry and dread, feeds right into their hand, giving them far more presence and power over you than someone who rightly ignores their cries for attention. You are just as important in this equation as the spirit is, any professional you call. Keep sharp and calm and your problems will soon resolve themselves.<ref name="rf3" /> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
