Soul Notes

SOME SPIRITS NEED HELP

It is interesting and encouraging that so many of you actually want to go out to reportedly "haunted houses' or into cemeteries and try to capture a spirit on film. Let me make some comments about that, then I will give you some tips and hints that may make your efforts more successful.

Your motives must be of the highest ethical order, meaning that you recognize and fully understand that the spirit world is very real and deserves significant respect. It is a world of conscious beings that have crossed the bridge of death and still exist---something you have yet to accomplish. It is a world full of emotion; of love, anger, happiness fear, curiosity, anxiety, despair, and loneliness. It is not a world you should approach with frivolity or in jest.

There are multiple levels in the spiritual world, but there are two major dimensions you must understand. First, immediately upon the death of the physical body, the spirit moves into Dimension One. It is here that the spirit can become confused and fearful. If the spirit does not accept the death of its body or feels that it is not time to be dead yet, it may struggle to return to the world of the living. If the spirit believes that it has left things on earth undone that must be finished, then it will seek to remain in order to complete those tasks. Sometimes the spirit was the victim of a criminal act and wants to stay close to the living until justice has been served on the guilty party. In many cases, the spirit is just completely confused with its surroundings and does not know what to do next. This state of confusion seems to be a dominant reason for spirits to remain in Dimension One.

The confusion is encountered because they are suddenly in a condition and in surroundings for which they are totally unfamiliar. Without proper training or teaching while they were alive, they had no knowledge of what to expect in this new world in which they now find themselves. Objects do not appear as they used to. There are areas of darkness and of light. They see other spirits but cannot communicate with them. They can observe the living but cannot make contact with them either. Their frustrations are extreme as they stand directly in the presence of a living friend or loved one and are totally ignored---as if they were not there. There are sights and sounds like they have never heard and they cannot attach any logical meaning to them. It is a world that is very unnerving to them.

After a period of time, they lose their fears and become accustomed to their situation---not happy and not fully aware of it all, but accustomed. They began to realize that they are dead---like it or not but, they hold onto the possibility of a breakthrough, a chance to communicate with the world they left. And, there is always that light---the very brilliant, warm glow that attracts them like a moth to a flame, yet they resist it. Somehow, they feel that once they move toward the light, they will have forever given up the chance to return to the living. And, not having learned about the light and what it represents when they were alive, they doubt that anything to be gained within the light can be as good as what they had in the world they left.

On the other hand, Dimension One can be a quick pass-through point where the spirit makes an immediate transition from the world of the living to the world of spirits, sees the light, recognizes its importance and purpose and moves quickly and directly into it---entering Dimension Two. The spirit is very much aware of what to expect after the death of the body and actually looks forward with eager anticipation to moving rapidly toward the light and the love to be found therein. This spirit knows that the light is the brilliance of the energy of its Creator and that the living world was only temporary. It knows that in order to continue its own spiritual growth and to reunite and communicate with loved ones it must move into the light and into this second dimension. It is there that it will wait, where time has no meaning, until all of the spirits have been reunited.

When you encounter a spirit either in person, on film, or on an audio tape, you are connecting to a spirit that has acquired the ability to amass sufficient energy to be seen or heard in the world of the living. That spirit can be from Dimension One or Dimension Two.

Spirits visit from Dimension Two in times of crisis and when special messages or assistance is necessary to someone in the realm of the living. These spirits are often referred to as "guardians", "protectors", and even "angels". They can see the living and the spirits that languish in Dimension One, but they are at complete peace, knowing that all spirits will be reunited in the second Dimension in due time. It is highly unlikely that you will capture such a spiritual entity on film or audio recording, however the likelihood of a personal encounter is very high if you are receptive to such.

The spirits in Dimension One are the ones we see most often on film in the form of orbs, chord anomalies, and ectoplasm or pickup their voices on recording tape. At times, they manifest enough energy that we see them with our eyes or hear their voice or their movement with our ears. This is very difficult for them as it requires a great deal of energy, which is consumed very quickly, causing them to fade rapidly from view. But, these spirits choose to remain close to the living world for their own reasons and therefore, chance encounters with them is more possible.

By now, you have probably figured out that if they are in Dimension One, they are not at peace; they have not made the required cross-over through the light; and, they are in need of help. You are so correct. That does not mean they are angry, although they can be. It does not mean that they are in a constant state of depression, although they can be depressed a great deal. Many times they are just sad or lonely. They want the relationships and the laughter and the companions they once enjoyed. They want to feel the love and joy of being around friends and family who now seem to have forgotten them altogether. These feelings make them receptive to you, now you need to be receptive to them.

Think of spirits like radio waves, as an example. Now imagine that you are in a room which contains a radio. The radio is turned off. Obviously you hear no music coming from the speakers, yet all throughout the room, the radio waves that carry the music are bouncing around in the air. They are all there, just waiting for you to turn on the radio and tune them in---just like the spirits in Dimension One. The radio is a piece of equipment that has been specifically developed to intercept these radio waves and convert them into sound that you can hear. Your spirit has also been specifically developed to intercept and communicate the energy of other spirits so that you can become aware of their presence. But, you need to turn it on and then tune it to the right frequency.

To be receptive we first have to transmit our own positive energy that says " I believe in you", I know you are here and I want to make contact with you". If you say the words but have doubt in your mind, the doubt will be transmitted. Therefore, you must be sure that you truly believe way before you make any attempt to contact a spirit. Remember you are the radio---you must be energized and on the right frequency or it will never work.

You must be reverent and patient and allow the entity time to get to know you, to see that you are sincere and to feel that you are someone they wish to be close to. While in Dimesion One, they have the same "personality" they had when they were alive and therefore, they guard their feelings also.

You must understand your obligation to them. Yes, you are asking for their help by allowing you to film or tape or see them, and you, in turn, are going to help them move from Dimension One into Dimension Two.

Finally, be realistic and know that just because you desire something to happen does not mean that it will and, as important, if it does not happen, that does not mean that it never will. Like any endeavor, the more you work at it, the better you will get.

Ok. Now that we understand the frame of mind, lets look at some tips and hints for your photographic efforts:

Must do:

1. Be reverent. You are approaching a spiritual world; a world that deserves and demands the ultimate respect. Treat it as sacred. No acting silly, laughing, cutting-up, or loud talking. You are not there looking for a picture of Casper.

2. Disturb nothing. When you leave, leave only your footprints if you have to leave anything. Do not touch anything or move anything. You are a guest.

3. When you talk, speak softly and reverently.

4. Walk around the area becoming familiar with the place and being sensitive to specific locations you feel drawn to. As you are walking take a mental approach as if you were meditating. Let your mind move toward a level of spiritual communication. Most likely, any spirits in the area will be close to you, watching listening, wondering. You may feel a change in temperature around you. You may notice the hair on your arm and neck raise slightly, or feel a tingling sensation on your skin. These are all normal physical responses to the changing electromagnetic fields that can be produced by the spirit(s). [You may not be sensitive to these minor electrical variations, but can still be very successful.] Try to overcome your anxiety and apprehension (fear) and project a feeling of love and caring toward these souls. Let them feel comfortable. As their comfort level increases, you will notice your own increasing also.

5. Speak to the spirits. Speak softly, but speak out-loud. Tell them that you will only be there a short time. Tell them that you believe in their world, but they must help you. Ask them to generate enough energy so that your camera can photograph them. Tell them that you want to use the photos to help others understand. Ask them to position themselves so you can get them on the film.

6. Be slow and deliberate and stay mentally attuned to them.

7. Take your pictures --- being very careful of your surroundings so that nothing like breath or camera straps spoils the film.

8. When you are finished, thank them for helping you. Then leave, slowly and reverently.

Protocol:

1. If the air is cold, make sure you do not take a picture of your own breath.

2. Make sure your hair, your scarf, your clothing, your finger, your camera strap or other loose object does not get in front of the camera lens.

3. Ensure that no one is smoking a cigarette at anytime you are trying to make spiritual contact or take pictures. Also, make sure there is no smoke, fog, or haze in the vicinity.

4. Make sure there is no moisture on your camera lens and it is not raining. Rain drops, snow, or ice pellets (even very small ones) can erroneously appear as streaks and orbs.

5. Ensure that there is nothing in your field of vision that is reflective (glass, water, metal, tin foil, etc.) that could reflect your own flash.

6. Be very careful as you walk. You may be kicking up dust that you cannot even see, AND, when you take a flash picture at night, these dust particles can reflect and appear as orbs. Walk slowly and be aware of the surface you are walking on to help avoid this problem.

7. Film speed seems to be unimportant. 100 or 200 speed is fine. 400 captures moving objects better. Infrared is expensive and something you can play with later, if you get hooked. Digital cameras work fine also. Polaroid cameras are very successful, but again the film is expensive.

Now you are ready to try to make contact. Our own experience coupled with the writings from the Tibetan Book of the dead helped us create a Recital that you may find useful as you slowly walk through the area you are investigating. It is here for your use:

Recital

Oh noble Spirit, listen to me without distraction. Listen without yearning and sadness. Listen without anger or pain.

You, and those with you, can bring truth and understanding to a world of non-believers. You, and those with you, can bring about a universal awareness that you exist and that you are eternal. You, and those with you, can open the eyes and the minds of the living to the knowledge of the spirit that lives within them and will continue to live after being detached from a worldly body. You, and those with you, who can now hear my words and understand my thoughts, have the ability to make your presence known.

We ask that you bring forth all of the power and energy within your ability and to use that power and energy to form a visible presence that can be photographed and studied and then shared with those who do not believe that you do exist. We ask that you speak to us and help us to understand who you are.

Oh noble Spirit, this is of such great importance to the living world; such an opportunity for you to affect the spirits of now living and future living beings; such an event that cannot be surpassed by any act of a living being; such an act of love and compassion for you and those with you, greater than you could have ever shown while attached to the living world.

We will meditate and concentrate on your presence in this place. We will then photograph those areas where we feel that you are directing us. We will begin by asking you some questions. Please be patient with us.

[proceed with each question, even if there is no response]

Please tell us your name.

(pause 10 secs. for reply)

Do you understand and speak English?

(pause 10 secs. for reply)

What is your native country?

(pause 10 secs. for reply)

Do you know where you are now?

(pause 10 secs. for reply)

Are you alone?

(pause 10 secs. for reply)

What do you see around you at this moment?

(pause 20 secs. for reply)

Will you please blow out our candle?

(pause 20 secs. for reply)

May we take your picture?

(pause 5 secs. for reply)

May we visit you again?

(pause 5 secs. for reply)

We trust you have felt the purity of our hearts and purpose for which we are here. We trust that you are aware of the importance of our requests and your cooperation. For your willingness to help us, we are truly grateful.

Now, we must assist you. We do not understand the reason you have chosen to be in this place, but we respect your decision. But, we must share our new knowledge with you in our most sincere attempt to bring about the peace and comfort you are seeking. Please listen with all of your heart, and then we will leave.

At this point, you are now attempting to make the spirit aware that it must leave this place and move toward the light. You may use the "Spirit Release" recital.

Spirit Release

Oh Spirit, do you not know that you are an image of God, the Creator of all heaven and Earth?

Spirit, listen to me without distraction. Listen without yearning and sadness. Listen without anger or pain.

Oh, glorious Spirit, you are detached from the physical world and cannot return to the place you once knew. You must not seek to be reattached and you must not yearn for your past, for it exists no more.

Oh noble Spirit, you are not alone in your detachment, as you have experienced what we all will experience. We will all be in physical death, without exception. You have gone before some, and behind others, but all will travel the same path.

Even as you feel desires and yearnings, you only wander in a separate space between the world you knew and the world you must now go to. You cannot wander. You cannot yearn and long for things past. You must go forward.

Hear me oh Spirit. Hear me without distraction. You are a mental body and have no flesh and no blood and whatever sounds, and sights, and colors, and rays of light that you now experience, they are there to help you. You should not be afraid of them as you have passed over the threshold of death and now nothing can harm you.

Oh Spirit, listen without anguish. Turn toward the brightest light and embrace it. You are not leaving your past but joining your future, where the loves and memories of your past will be found.

Do not fear the light, oh Spirit. It is a light of love that will comfort you and satisfy your yearnings and your desires. It is a light of wisdom and understanding and you will learn of the glory of your journey and the purpose of your very existence.

Rejoice, oh Spirit, rejoice that you have crossed the bridge of death and that you continue still. Rejoice as you move into the light and out of the confusion and darkness; out of the long search for your past; out of your unending yearning for things that can never be. The light does not signify the end of your past, but rather the beginning of your glorious and wonderful future. Your own death has ended your past forever. Do not yearn for it any longer.

Listen oh Spirit, without distraction and without hesitation. You did not seek knowledge of the spiritual world when you were attached and now the things around you seem mysterious and unknown and confusing.

Turn toward the brightest light, oh Spirit for it is there where you will find comfort and knowledge and wisdom and grace of all things.

Oh Spirit, you have lingered and watched but could not rejoin the attached and it is now time for you to go; to join the others; to meet with those you seek; to wait for those to come; and to share the presence of your Creator.

Face the brightest light, dear Spirit. It is time. Do not look back for your past, but move forward with determination, rejoicing in the comfort of the loving light that is now embracing you. You are being sent from this place and received in another with unconditional love.

Farewell, oh noble spirit. Find comfort, and love, and peace with your Creator.

Good Luck in your spiritual pursuits. If you are successful, please contact us and share your experiences and photos.