Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood. -- Marie Curie

Don't call us ghostbusters! We are ghost hunters. In no way do we dispel, exorcise, send to the light or eliminate ghosts. In fact, our experience and research has taken our knowledge in, what may seem, an unexpected direction --- co-existence.

Ghosts, as with any other misunderstood group or people, have been preyed upon by others without understanding. The lack of, or resistance (ignorance) to, education in ghosts and haunting activity has led people astray as to what they really are. What Hollywood and television portrays is very inaccurate and cannot be relied upon as truthful. They show these spirits of the dead as being evil in nature, filled with malice and harmful intent. I assure you that this is not the case.

In order to understand ghosts and their behavior, you must evaluate them from a human perspective. Why? Ghosts were living people once, just as you and I are. As spirits of the dead, they exhibit human emotions and thought. They are bound by the morals instilled in them by their parents when they were alive.

When a ghost is active, it is merely seeking attention or recognition. Imagine for a moment that you are a ghost. You can see and hear people around you, but you cannot interact with them, or anyone. The frustration you would be feeling from this isolation is overwhelming. In fact, so overwhelming, that you would actually find ways to do something about it. What may seem as playful ghostly pranks, some being quite startling, are used to draw the attention and acknowledgement needed by human emotions.

Yes, there are ghosts with bad intentions. Don't let that scare you. World wide, criminals account for little more than 3% of the general population. Because ghosts were people once, the same statistic should hold true for ghosts, greatly reducing the likelihood of a bad experience. If you were to encounter a ghost with ill intent, first, ask it to stop. Assuming that it is just seeking recognition, make it aware that you are not appreciative of what it is doing. In most instances, that particular behavior will cease. Should it continue, you must make it well aware that it will no longer be a welcomed guest in your home. Don't ask, tell it to stop. A ghost's need for attention and recognition greatly out-weighs any mischievous tendencies it may have. The threat of no longer being welcomed in a home where a ghost has now gained recognition is immense. They will become fearful of rejection and abide by your rules.

The chances of actually having a bad encounter with a ghost are minimal. Of course, one's fear of ghosts can seemingly make every experience a bad one. You must evaluate any ghostly event. Did the ghost actually do something to frighten you specifically, or are you just fearful of ghosts? Ignorance, fear and prejudice walk hand-in-hand. Ghosts have long been victims of people's fear and lack of understanding them. Do not shun or banish them just because they do not conform to what you consider normal. Think it a privilege that they would choose you to have made their presence known.

If you believe you are experiencing ghostly activity, have a reputable ghost hunting organization conduct a formal investigation of the location in question. A reliable organization will be able to confirm or deny your suspicions, free of charge. Then, instead of trying to rid your home of spirits, try to understand them. Ghost hunters who take their work seriously will take time to explain to you about living with a ghost. Many individuals are fearful of spirits because of their portrayal on television. On the contrary, ghosts have been known to do more good things than bad. Once you have recognized and accepted their presence, they will become more helpful than anything.

Our mission statement reads: "......Dedicated to the research, documentation, education and investigation of ghostly phenomena.....". We have found that education is key to allowing us to live harmoniously with the spirits of the dead. Don't buy into ignorance. Co-existence is the way.

Lewis & Sharon Gerew
PGHA Cofounders

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