How to deal with an unwelcome spirit in your home

There's A Ghost In My House. What Can I Do?

by Linda Preston

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As a professional psychic, I have over the years had many people ringing me up in a state of terror telling me that they are sure that they have a ghost in their house. They usually want me to drop everything and rush straight over and rid them of this entity immediately. Now if you are reading this because you think that you have a spirit presence in your home then I will pass to you the advice I offer these callers using some of the 'symptoms' that are relayed to me as being proof that their houses are haunted.

First of all - I am always keen to encourage the caller to consider the idea that there could be another cause! If you are hearing strange noises( the proverbial bumps & bangs) doors opening and closing, etc. Let's examine the idea that there could be a perfectly logical explanation for it. If you live in an old property, then of course they all creak and groan a bit. Floorboards wear out and crack when you walk on them, settlement causes doors and window frames to shift, so often a door out of alignment can suddenly spring open. Old pipework can clang and often has airlocks from time to time which can make odd noises day and night. Poor sound proofing between walls can mean that you may actually be hearing the noises from your next door neighbour moving about in their daily routine, or even picking up on their TV or radio. So strange whispering might actually be coming from next door watching a late night horror movie. Old electrical wiring can cause power surges so that light bulbs can suddenly blow or lights flicker on and off. Cold spots- even new properties may have these, poor design and too little insulation can cause draughts in the most unlikely places. Strong unpleasant odours - cooking smells can travel a long way. I've been in a bedroom in someone's home where a strong smell of garlic was permeating up through spaces in between walls from next door's kitchen. Shadowy figures in the night - waking up half asleep can sometimes cause your mind to play tricks especially with the addition of outside street lighting.

If after giving it all a great deal of thought you still feel that there is an unwelcome spirit in your home - here's what you can try that might help you feel more at ease living there. Remember, it is your home! Send a thought message to the spirit that you are uncomfortable with their presence and you would prefer it if they would leave. Keep repeating this message several times a day. If it has no effect don't give up sometimes spirits can be like people it takes a long time to get the message. It is important that the spirit is aware you intend to reclaim your home and they have to move on. Let as much light into your home as possible. Paint entrances in bright white or cream. Place a mirror in the hallway to reflect the light. Spirits find bright airy places hard to linger in. Have a wind chime at your front door it lifts the chi - life energy, and brings good fortune and love into your home. Pick some holly leaves and place them in various corners of your home - they are well known for protection. Spirits will find them hard to cross. Ask a priest to come along and bless your home (most are very willing to do so) There is nothing quite like a true church blessing to warm your home. Finally, remember most spirits mean no harm - many do not realise that they are causing you unhappiness and sleepless nights. They are often caught in a endless cycle of replay of the old life they lived in your home - a little gentle encouragement may help them realise this and move on.

Copyright Linda Preston 2007 About the author: Linda Preston works as a professional psychic and has appeared in national women's magazines and also various radio stations as an expert guest on the paranormal. She lives in the N.W. of the UK and can be contacted at http://www.psychicreadingsbylinda.co.uk