| There has been an enormous upsurge in the interest | | | | can physically harm humans, there is a strong |
| of paranormal phenomena in recent years. There | | | | consensus that an encounter for one who is not |
| have been many causes speculated, from the | | | | psychologically ready can leave lasting mental and |
| weakening of the base of traditional western | | | | emotional scars. Most physical injury is caused by |
| Judeo-Christian spirituality to a reaction to the mobility | | | | amateur ghost hunters fleeing the scene in the dark |
| of American society manifest as a longing to | | | | and running into or tripping over unseen |
| commune with long dead ancestors. While the | | | | obstacles.Seasoned ghost hunters suggest that you |
| psychologists and sociologists continue to debate the | | | | case the scene in the daylight before returning at night. |
| issue, the popularity of so called ghost hunting | | | | Having a mental map of the area will help you to keep |
| continues to rise. For those who believe in such | | | | your bearings in the dark and can help you avoid injury. |
| paranormal phenomena and are seeking to strike out | | | | Ghost hunters say that knowing the lay of the land is |
| on their own, consider this advice from top ghost | | | | also helpful in case the situation becomes |
| hunters.First, be sure to receive training from qualified | | | | uncomfortable and you feel the need to quickly retreat. |
| ghost hunters before striking out on your own. | | | | Being certain of the path out of the encounter area |
| According to professional ghost hunters, those who | | | | can lead to a feeling of greater control over the |
| attempt to make contact with spirits without being | | | | situation and can reduce the feelings of fear and panic |
| reasonably prepared are at a risk to incur damage, | | | | that can occur.John Fair is a noted producer and |
| either physically or, more likely, psychologically. While | | | | author. |
| some ghost hunters argue over whether or not spirits | | | | |