The dead don't play by the rules of the living; they don't play at all. - The Book of Tortured Souls, Nomar Knight
Ghosts roam the halls of the living. What you think is a shadow or a trick of light just may be a former human testing the limitations set forth by mortality. Surely, you’re not one of those people that lie awake at night because you sense you’re not alone. You hear footsteps on the wooden floors. You see movement by the closed window. My question to you is: why should this worry you?
Some people's experiences with ghostly apparitions tend to be limited because they do a wonderful job of shutting out the distractions. Sometimes they're tempted to think ghosts like playing games with us foolish mortals, but the reality may be that they have trouble communicating with the living. Let’s face facts; many people prefer to live a simple life, oblivious to other worldly possibilities. Is it really better to turn a blind eye to the existence of ghosts?
Those who have had ghostly encounters may feel that the apparitions should have been off to some magical paradise, but instead felt compelled to either enlist their assistance or tie up loose ends. Smirk all you will, we can’t see air but we know it’s there. Just because you’re not sensitive to your surroundings doesn’t mean ghosts aren’t real.
There’s another theory that explains ghosts. Some believe in alternate universes and they say when a hole hits the fabric of reality, we can see the other beings as if they were ghosts. Sounds like something entertaining to write about, but that explanation doesn’t hold water for me. Many believe we go somewhere when we die and I prefer to keep an open mind to the possibility of life after death. This is not an attempt to convince skeptics, for they will believe what they want to believe. Instead, this an attempt at starting a conversation about possibilities and perhaps help form a theory that could explain the phenomena of ghosts.
Got to go now. Oh, what's that I see? Is it a familiar face now a shadow? Perhaps a ghost is waiting for me to listen. Have fun if you care to uncover a mystery that may only get answered when we move on to another realm.
Nomar Knight
It is fascinating to think about. Maybe they are as oblivious to us as we are to them. But there is more in the universe than we can prove. And, they make great stories.
ReplyDeleteThey sure do make great stories. Thanks for letting us know what's on that intelligent, fabulous mind of yours, M. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat post.. I love anything about ghosts, in particular ghostly stories. Have you gone on ghost tours?
ReplyDeleteThank you Tania. I haven't gone on any tours, but I lived in New York City for 30 years. Lot's of strange characters there, some of them looked like ghosts. Does that count? :-D
ReplyDeletehaha..... I suppose it could:)
ReplyDeleteExcellent topic. Ever since I was a kid, the thought of ghosts fascninated me. I'm one of those weird people who like to visit old cemeteries and wander around. I guess it shouldn't come as a surprise that my current WIP is a ghost story of sorts. :-)
ReplyDeleteI don't know that I'll ever be able to form a testable theory, but the experiences are certainly real. The next time an empty room blows cold air on the back of your neck, you'll know it's happening again.
ReplyDeleteThanks for weighing in Koreen and Mohamed. I'm kind of sensitive so I don't like going to hospitals or cemeteries. And yes Mohamed, can't prove they exist, but in my case, I don't care what the skeptics think. The experiences are real. :-O
ReplyDeleteI've done various ghost walks, and being a fairly sensitive soul, I've certainly picked up presences. I never pick up atmospheres in cemeteries, they're such peaceful places, but I can't go to hospitals. They're too full of despair.
ReplyDeleteCertain parts of hospitals I can feel a thick layer of despair and sure enough, soon after I hear the living weep. Death is difficult part of life. Thanks for sharing, Icy.
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