Updated 2021.12.15

When I started working with Spirits, part of what appealed for me was that I would be able to help perhaps translate the truth for a group.

Once I knew what the messages were from that group, in this case, The Other Side, I figured I might know the secrets of emotional suffering, so then I could heal it, which would lead me to the answer to happiness. 

Then, in this dream of reality, I would share those secrets with everyone I met. They, too, would know happiness, eventually ending all pain on Earth. 

Over the past seven years, since updating this post, I've primarily figured out - the secrets of suffering as told by the dead - and I've written about it in afterlife messages posts.

When I first started this blog, I ran two series of these messages, one called Lessons from Loved Ones and another, called Weekly Messages From Spirit. You may be able to find these on an old blog feed somewhere in the cached internet.

Basically, everyone wants happiness, and that's found in Love and specifically in loving the self, then giving all your Love and sharing it with others. This (Love) shows up for people in a variety of ways. 

The secret to happiness for all varies, but in general, stems from a person achieving what they see as a love-happiness balance in these five areas:

• Relationships & Love

• Fulfilling A Purpose / Career

• Wellness

• Money

• Home Harmony

Finally, the totality of them all is freedom - the ability to pursue balance in each of the above areas.

If a person passes before they feel they have achieved balance in the area most important to them in this life, or before learning about the eternalness of life, they may become a Ghost. It's usually temporary.

I've thought about Ghosts since I saw my first one in a window when I was a child. Clients ask a lot about them too.

So below, I'd like to clear the air on some of the commonly held beliefs on Ghosts. 

Have you ever had an encounter with a Ghost? 

If so, some of what you read below may sound familiar. 

Top 5 Myths About Ghosts

#5. All Spirits Are Ghosts

Ghosts are just one type of Spirit Energy.

I tend to take a more middle road approach to The Spirit World, and Ghosts are closer to the middle of the road on the plane of energies.

Ghosts are actually only one type of the many Spirits that exist and visit the earth plane. We are another.

Some, including me, think Ghosts are most commonly talked about Spirit because they are the most easily felt by others. They are closer to this plane and yet to cross-over into the next fully. 

They are one of the most well-known types because they are closer to Earth. 

Ghosts are technically classified as human Spirits who are still tied to Earth - and they are also referred to as Earthbound Spirits. 

Earthbound Spirits are humans who, for a variety of reasons, haven't fully crossed over to the next plane of existence.

Whether it be confusion or emotion that ties them here, or legitimate unfinished business (such as last words or promises), these Spirits are still connected to Earth.

Because of this connection to earthly matters, Earthbound Spirits 'feel' a lot more like humans do.

They have heavier, denser energy about them compared to human Spirits who have fully crossed over (souls in the light, technically called deceased loved ones). 

Since Ghosts (otherwise known as Earthbound Spirits) feel so human-like, many of us can't see them. They tend to cause sensitivity to perk up because your rational mind senses someone there, but sees no one. 

Which brings us to our next point - 

#4. They Always Appear As White Apparitions

Ghosts and any other Spirit can appear as a full-bodied, translucent, white apparition, but sometimes they take different forms.

Becoming visible in appearance takes a ton of energy - especially if you no longer have a body to assist you with being seen. Thus, many Spirits don't manifest as a full, white apparition.

Many Spirits appear as a white apparition only makes sense if you're looking in a dark contrast environment. If blue or yellow orbs, or black mist, would be more visible in your environment, you may have a Spirit take that form. 

All that is happening is they take the available energy to appear. If it is a Ghost, they are usually appearing to a person for a reason, to get your attention - it takes energy to do so, so there is a point for it. 

Also, if the Spirit feels that coming to you as a full-bodied hologram would be upsetting and trying to make a positive impression on you, they'll choose a more subtle way to visit.

#3. They Intend To Scare 

Most Ghosts are on the land or in your space for a reason. 

They are often people you know, attached to the property, or someone who's nearby. They are often neighbors in neighborhoods or souls connected to beautiful spots, graveyards, or families living in adjacent properties.

Because Ghosts are human Spirits connected here, they are usually emotional and linked to human emotion, which means that unlike Angels, Ghosts carry feelings. 

Meaning if the reason why they are still here is that they are afraid to go, and they recently died and have come to your house to find someone to communicate with, you may feel this emotion. 

Yes, some Spirits indeed think it's funny to spend their time scaring people. But most Ghosts, if they are afraid, the reason most fear them when they are around is emotional transference. 

Find out why the Ghost is afraid, and help them if you can, and usually, they will transcend, and all is well again. 

#2. There are certain portals of time where you can witness them

Ghosts are everywhere, but there are places, times, and locations where it is easier to see them. You can also create energy portals, with crystals, local geology or simply through meditating in the same spot, where it is easier for Ghosts to be perceived.

Most people find that places and times where electrical interference is at its lowest, or near locations with flowing energy are the best places for Spirit contact. 

But in general, you can set up a connection to see Spirit anywhere.

• Start by clearing the energy of the property or land

• Lowering the wattage of your lights at night

• Focusing on introducing yourself to contact where there is the lowest electrical interference usually is best

If you want to see a Ghost, I typically suggest starting practicing with living human auras first and then, see if you can spot that Ghost mist in the open air. 

If travel is possible, going to an already created known energy portal is called a vortex, or a spiritual hotspot can help open up the ability to see Spirit.

#1 They are angry or unpleasant to be around

There are many emotions a Ghost can exhibit.

Some Ghosts are Earthbound Spirits, but they are an even more specialized group of Earthbound Spirits called Ancestral Spirits.

These Ghosts are Ancestors whose sole purpose after leaving the body is to protect the land and those on it. They are usually those who settled the properties before you or related to your great Grand Ancestors. 

They do feel heavy like Ghosts, but you want them around. They are like the Gargoyles of the Ghost World, they too are reasonable, their main job is watching out for the land and those on it they love.

Ancestral Spirits, who are Earthbound but for other reasons than suffering, are guided by Love so they will often have a grounded feel to their energy. 

Ghosts who are here because they have yet to accept their soul's transition can sometimes come off as angry or afraid. Still, again, once you talk to a Ghost, they usually reason with you. Some appear another way.

So to recap, the five most common misconceptions about ghosts

1. All Spirits are Ghosts. There are many Spirits, Ghosts are one type.

2. They always appear as white apparitions. They will appear in the highest contrast color for that environment, especially if they want to communicate. Many people associate communication at night because that’s when electrical interference is usually lowest, so it often appears as a white mist in that environment.

3. They intend to scare. They may use excitement techniques to get attention. Still, any fear you may feel is often just a reflection of their emotion.

4. There are specific portals of time where you can witness them. You can create a portal where you are, usually, just through meditating in the same place or cultivating positive energy in the same place over time.

5. They are angry or unpleasant to be around. This is when Ghosts are in a particular situation like they feel grief or are afraid. Other Ghosts, such as Ancestral Spirits, can feel warmer grounding. Anger is only one form of energy Ghosts have and can transfer.

To learn more about connecting with Ghosts, check out: 6 Books To Read Before Communicating With Spirits.

Ghosts, also known as Earthbound Spirits, are just like us, only on The Other Side. They can be crossed over and ascend above physical. 

Once there, if they are a loved one, reunite with loved ones and others who love them, like pets.

Here they can still come through to Earth, though they will have a more God-like or Angel-like feel, tend to go between family members or visitations after that or visit in dreams. This is how you will know your loved one is safe.

While there are many other misconceptions about those in Spirit, these were the five most common myths about Ghosts.

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