Hello!

As I stated on another thread I avoid wakes, hospitals and visiting friends in their “new” old house ( this was mainly in New York because most places were very old and had years of history). Hate crowds!!!
I did have fun visiting Palaces in Europe, I found out things the tour guides never told LOL

I'm the same way, Leslie. I like visiting with friends and having them come over. Not much of a goer-outer. My friends dragged me to a dance club once and I almost fainted lol. Too many people, too much going on, guys behind me snorting coke...yeah not fun for people like us

I like the acronym, will definitely have to remember that one

Hi Billy,

Truthfully, I lead a "sheltered" life by choice. I'm not a hermit by any means, but I pick and choose when I do go out in public. I base it on necessity as well as how I'm feeling personally. If I'm not up to my best for whatever reason and I absolutely have to go out into public to take care of business or shop or run errands, I take on the Walter skit approach (Jeff Dunham) - "Welcome to Wal-Mart, get your S^^^ and get out!". At times it feels more like a recon mission. But another thing I try to do when going out in public is choose times that places will be less crowded. I absolutely refuse to go out during the early evening when people are getting out of work, etc. I can't handle it and have literally left stores in the past wanting to kill because of all the negativity, exhaustion and short tempers around me. Thus, it's not a healthy thing for me to do.

Now, please don't take it as I am secluded by any means. I have friends that come over, and I go to their homes as well. But I feel everyone! One of the methods I practice daily is H.A.L.T. It literally means - Hungry, Angry, Lonely and Tired. I evaluate how I am on all those aspects physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. If I'm lacking in something, I deal with it. I have also attended events, and other activities where there are larger crowds and have had wonderful experiences. But, with anything, I do it all in moderation.

When it comes to investigations with other groups or when I am contacted for a reading on a home, etc. I go through a lengthy process to ensure that I am totally rested and in a good frame of mind before I attend. Basically, I feel like if I am not at my best for each day (and that varies for a "best" physically), then I am no good to anything else. But keep in mind that because I may not be doing the greatest physically at points does not pull me down on a mental, emotional and spiritual a-okay. In short, just because I may not physically feel good doesn't mean I'm not happy.

Practicing positiveness is also a big thing in my life. Looking at the glass half full instead of empty.

The turning off of things or tuning it out comes with practice. It gets easier as time goes on... but the most important thing to remember is your health and well being comes before anything else.

YES Cerberus!!! OPEN UP Please because for so long I've felt so alone.

Leslie, I see that you're an empath. I am as well. I don't list it because my empathy doesn't happen with all people but when I can feel someone else's pain I feel it to the inth degree as if I am actually them? (mostly family and close friends). How do you block or otherwise not 'feel' everyone around you...like when you're out in public. I would think it would be distracting?

Hello and welcome! I am also new to this site. I'm glad you have joined. I also can relate to being able to open up and talk on here. I don't talk much about some of the experiences I have had for fear of being judged. I also have had way too many encounters too list, but I'm willing to open up and talk about them. It's always nice to get other people's input that has actually gone thru some of the things you have.
Nice to have you aboard!

LOL good rule to follow - never take what is not given.

ahhhh...finally I can talk LOL

Thanks guys!

I guess I should blog my experiences starting with the first. I remember vividly as far back as three.

My bad experience did not come from a flash but from taking things from a spirit that were not mine to take, clearly. I took a railroad tie (nail from a claimed mine), and rocks. While those things were in my possession I was never left alone and haunted nearly everyday. Word to the wise...never steal from a ghost...LOL If any of you live near the area, hike to "Vincent's Gap" the story of "Charles Vincent Daugherty" is rather interesting and there is plenty of EVP, Orbs, spirits that will show up in your pictures and recordings. Sometimes Daugherty himself will even make an appearance! Just don't take anything and I am being very serious about that.

I'm surprised a show hasn't been out to Wrightwood California to investigate...the whole place is haunted.

Can't wait to read the forum and comment!

Hi Billy,

Welcome to GnH.

Sorry that you've a bad experience with flashbacks. Don't let that shake you from a gift you have. You can say "NO" to it. It's a matter of learning balance. With that experience, however, use it as a tool to grow with and not be hindered by.

I understand the flashes of things that come to be also. It can be harder at times vs. other times when that happens....and exhausting.

Know that you can speak freely here without judgment or ridicule.

It's nice to have you here! Hope your day is awesome. Hugs!

welcome!

Billy!

Welcome aboard, sorry about the delay I had to moderate your topic into an area that allowed member postings. Announcements is intended for system announcements so your posting didn't automatically display.

Well, glad to have you onboard! Yes, we get most of our members from twitter or Google searches. Also some from Facebook but not nearly as many.

Glad you're here with us and look forward to reading your messages moving forward. As for twitter, make sure to go into the "Profile" button on the top right, and Edit your profile and add your twitter account there. That way others on this site will be able to see your tweets even if they are not on twitter, simply by going to your profile on here.