*** Further information regarding 'Spirit Attachment and Retrieval' can be found on the 'ATTACHMENT' page on this site, alongside a 'ritual of cleansing!' ***
This seems to be the appropriate place to post the below introduction to issues surrounding 'entity attachment' for 'newbies' to ITC/EVP research.
Although risks are minimal, EVPers need to be ever aware and vigilant in protecting themselves at all times.
Are Earthbound Spirits Interfering with your Life?
One of the major concerns for all of us 'dabbling in the afterlife' is that 'weakened or gullible' egos can unknowingly be 'impressioned' by earthbound discarnates who will try to continue to 'live out' their physical lives through a human host. All people 'dabbling' in EVP need to be continually aware that this can happen to them, especially those of us involved in 'ghost-hunting' activities in places such as asylums/hospitals and mental institutions, so we need to be vigilant in continually strengthening our ego defences through prayer, mantras, meditation and visualisation (surrounding ourselves with 'White Light' and invoking the protection of higher positive powers.
I can also recommend the books, "Freeing The Captives", by Louise Ireland-Frey MD; "Ghosts and Earthbound Spirits" by Linda Williamson; "Spirit Rescue" by Wilma Davidson and "Possessed By Ghosts" by Wanda Pratnicka
Please be vigilant about yourself protection through aura strengthening exercises at all times.
Impressionable people will do well to develop and maintain a daily ritual of protection.
Below is just a brief introduction to spirit attachment that may provide useful.
Rob ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Spirit Attachment Throughout History
In a majority of societies worldwide there are records of spirit attachment-like phenomena. The early writings of the Chinese, Egyptians, Hebrews, and Greeks show that they generally attributed mental disorders to demons that had taken possession of an individual. Demons and devils were thought of as commonplace in Babylonia and Assyria, and in ancient Egypt, exorcisms were performed by a team: a physician to treat the ailment and by a priest to drive out the demon of disease.
In India the mother of Buddha was considered a great exorcist. The ancient religion of India, based on the Vedas, which are scripture, was the forerunner of modern Hinduism and Buddhism. According to Vedic Theory, ignorant or malicious disincarnates seek out living people to possess, in order to continue their earthly life. They are able to gain access through some defect in the person’s protective aura. After they have incorporated, they exert their control, which is always of a negative nature.
Why Do They Remain?
Ignorance, Fear and Confusion: Often spirits are not aware that they have died, so when ministering spirits come to escort them to the spirit world they resist. Others resist because of an absence of belief in an afterlife, while still others remain because of false or misleading religious doctrines. Hence, a spirit may avoid crossing over because of a fear of “going to hell”. Addiction: One of the strongest ties that bind spirits to the physical world is addiction to things such as alcohol, drugs, smoking, sex, or even food. Spirit addicts tend to stalk and cluster around living addicts and the places that they frequent, attempting to experience again what was once the dominant theme of their lives. Dark Emotions: Harboring excessive anger, fear, worry, resentment, guilt, and other low vibrational emotions can motivate spirits to stay. Some may even remain in an attempt to enact vengeance upon a perceived enemy . Obsession: This includes any unhealthy preoccupation with a person, location, or activity. Some spirits refuse to leave loved ones, or those with whom they are obsessed. Some wish to stay with their homes or businesses, while others remain in an attempt to complete unfinished business.
How Do They Attach?
The human body has a defensive shield, known as the countenance or aura, that provides protection from such invasions. This aura recedes under certain conditions. Excessive use of such substances as alcohol or drugs can lower this protection. Additionally, dark emotions such as anger, fear, worry, etc. can cause a compromise through which attachment may be achieved. Casual sexual activity, especially relations with those that have a history of many sexual partners, can also lead to attachment. During intimacy attached spirits seem to be able to move quite freely and effectively between hosts. Great physical trauma such as a car accident can leave a person open to invasion. Surgery involving anesthesia may also recede the aura sufficiently to allow earthbounds to attach.
The Consequences and Symptoms
Earthbounds cannot continue to pursue their addictions and passions without a physical body so attaching to, and controlling a living host becomes a priority. Once an attachment has been made, the entity merges fully or partially with the subconscious mind of the host. The parasitic spirit then begins to exert varying degrees of control over the processes of thought, behavior, emotions, and even the physical body. The host then begins to experience the thoughts, cravings, drives, and emotions of the attached entity, believing that they are their own. If the entity was addicted to drugs or alcohol in life, the host may begin to crave them as well. If prone to anger, fear, worry, contention, or any other negative behavior, the host is likely to follow. If the spirit died in a state of weakness, pain or disease, over time the host can develop those same pains, and ailments on a physical level.
The symptoms of Earthbound Spirit Attachment include (but are not exclusive to) one or more of the following conditions:
Character Change or Mood Swings Excessive State of Anger, Worry, or Fear Sudden Onset of Anxiety or Depression Onset of Physical Problems with no Obvious Cause Abuse of Drugs and/or Alcohol Impulsive and Addictive Behaviors Low Energy Level Lack of Focus / Memory Problems Strong Reaction While Reading this Article
Treating Earthbound Spirit Attachment
Attachment can be treated through Earthbound Spirit Attachment Therapy or ESAT. The client relaxes in a recliner or on a massage table, and is placed in a mild to moderate state of deep relaxation. The therapist then explores for attachments through a series of questions. Once the attached spirits are identified, they are reasoned with, and persuaded to move on to the spirit world. Often disincarnates reunite with deceased family members who have been sent to escort them to the other side.
