TYPES OF HAUNTINGS
July 03, 2010
Understanding the three basic types of hauntings will help decide the best methods of investigation and techniques used to justify evidence.
INTELLIGENT: This type of haunting carries the characteristics of a personable or "human" type of manifestation. These entities can adapt and respond to stimuli presented during an investigation. The "Intelligent" manifestation can respond to questions during EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) sessions or manipulate the physical environment by drawing energy from surrounding sources (electrical sources, air, batteries, etc.). This type of haunting is not always isolated to a familiar location such as a home, business, or external area. It is important that people understand that these types of hauntings may vary and adapt due to the intelligence of the entity.
RESIDUAL: A residual haunting can be best described as an entity repeating a particular event from the past with no awareness of the current time or spectators. This type of haunting may be witnessed multiple times by viewers who report the haunting as a reenactment or repeating circumstance. This is a difficult type of haunting to investigate due to the hauntings' unpredictable nature.
INHUMAN: The rarest type of haunting would be the inhuman manifestation. Also known as "Demonic", the inhuman entity is usually invited through misguided means such as Ouija boards, seances, or other forms of summoning. Once introduced, this manipulating entity will make it's presence known through hostile or menacing means. Rumors and folklore usually associate a foul odor with inhuman type entities. Removal of these types of entities usually involve a religious ceremony, cleansing, or in certain cases, exorcism.
This information is based on personal studies of the various types of hauntings. I have had the question raised on multiple occasions about the "choking ghost". Many people believe this type of haunting to be a form of "demonic" haunting. Unfortunately, I can't substantiate this particular type of haunting and in many ways feel that this type of haunting may be "intelligent". The "choking ghost" usually carries the same trademark pattern and occurs when the victim is asleep or falling asleep (I can detail that every individual reacts differently when exposed to the presence of an entity). The brain may cause the body to involuntarily react in the form of paralysis due to the state of mind the victim is in. I believe whole heartily that this event has happened to me when I was younger. I couldn't move or speak during this event and felt as if someone was choking me. I prayed and though the sensation stopped, I was left fearful of what had just happened. I noticed a scent of perfume in my room after it stopped. I tried every way to justify what just happened but found no logical explanations.
I hope you find this information resourceful.
INTELLIGENT: This type of haunting carries the characteristics of a personable or "human" type of manifestation. These entities can adapt and respond to stimuli presented during an investigation. The "Intelligent" manifestation can respond to questions during EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) sessions or manipulate the physical environment by drawing energy from surrounding sources (electrical sources, air, batteries, etc.). This type of haunting is not always isolated to a familiar location such as a home, business, or external area. It is important that people understand that these types of hauntings may vary and adapt due to the intelligence of the entity.
RESIDUAL: A residual haunting can be best described as an entity repeating a particular event from the past with no awareness of the current time or spectators. This type of haunting may be witnessed multiple times by viewers who report the haunting as a reenactment or repeating circumstance. This is a difficult type of haunting to investigate due to the hauntings' unpredictable nature.
INHUMAN: The rarest type of haunting would be the inhuman manifestation. Also known as "Demonic", the inhuman entity is usually invited through misguided means such as Ouija boards, seances, or other forms of summoning. Once introduced, this manipulating entity will make it's presence known through hostile or menacing means. Rumors and folklore usually associate a foul odor with inhuman type entities. Removal of these types of entities usually involve a religious ceremony, cleansing, or in certain cases, exorcism.
This information is based on personal studies of the various types of hauntings. I have had the question raised on multiple occasions about the "choking ghost". Many people believe this type of haunting to be a form of "demonic" haunting. Unfortunately, I can't substantiate this particular type of haunting and in many ways feel that this type of haunting may be "intelligent". The "choking ghost" usually carries the same trademark pattern and occurs when the victim is asleep or falling asleep (I can detail that every individual reacts differently when exposed to the presence of an entity). The brain may cause the body to involuntarily react in the form of paralysis due to the state of mind the victim is in. I believe whole heartily that this event has happened to me when I was younger. I couldn't move or speak during this event and felt as if someone was choking me. I prayed and though the sensation stopped, I was left fearful of what had just happened. I noticed a scent of perfume in my room after it stopped. I tried every way to justify what just happened but found no logical explanations.
I hope you find this information resourceful.
WRITTEN BY: Stephen O'Kelley
for Spooky Kine Investigations
SKI.sokelley@gmail.com
A CLOSER LOOK...
October 17, 2009
Our team started up the Manoa Falls Trail at 4:40 pm on a wet, hot, humid afternoon. Manoa Falls Trail is approximately a 1.5 mile hike at a steady climb along the Manoa Stream and through some thick bamboo forests. However, the sudden downpour of rain prior to our arrival had created a muddy mess of the trail and what should‘ve been a 30 minute hike ended up taking a substantially longer time.
It was 5:30 pm by the time our team reached the breathtaking waterfall located in the back of the valley. The force of the water crashing down 150 feet into the pool of water below created a constantly cool breeze at which we took some time to rest and catch our breath for the walk back.
6:00 pm came and it started to get dark so we decided to head on back down the trail before it got too late. Having captured absolutely no evidence of the paranormal up to this point I aimed my digital camera at the waterfall and decided to take one last picture with the hope of catching something, anything interesting. When I checked to see how my last picture had turned out I was amazed to find this!
Our team started up the Manoa Falls Trail at 4:40 pm on a wet, hot, humid afternoon. Manoa Falls Trail is approximately a 1.5 mile hike at a steady climb along the Manoa Stream and through some thick bamboo forests. However, the sudden downpour of rain prior to our arrival had created a muddy mess of the trail and what should‘ve been a 30 minute hike ended up taking a substantially longer time.
It was 5:30 pm by the time our team reached the breathtaking waterfall located in the back of the valley. The force of the water crashing down 150 feet into the pool of water below created a constantly cool breeze at which we took some time to rest and catch our breath for the walk back.
6:00 pm came and it started to get dark so we decided to head on back down the trail before it got too late. Having captured absolutely no evidence of the paranormal up to this point I aimed my digital camera at the waterfall and decided to take one last picture with the hope of catching something, anything interesting. When I checked to see how my last picture had turned out I was amazed to find this!
Unfortunately when we take a closer look… what appears to be an incredible phenomena captured by my digital camera is simply explained by a reflective AREA CLOSED sign posted to the left of my picture. My camera’s flash had bounced back off of the signs reflective surface giving the appearance of a strange light and the phantom orbs can very easily be explained as dust particles in the air. Nope, unfortunately no legitimate evidence was captured on this adventure. Digital cameras came up with nothing and EMF readings remained at zero the entire 3 miles.Hopefully A CLOSER LOOK… will provide you with some insight and serve as a reminder that things aren’t always what they appear, or are claimed to be.
WRITTEN BY: Wayne Takabayashi
for Spooky Kine Investigations
SKI.wtakabayashi@gmail.com
for Spooky Kine Investigations
SKI.wtakabayashi@gmail.com
PĪKAI - A HAWAIIAN CLEANSING
September 10, 2009
Pīkai is the ritual of cleansing an area or person from spiritual contamination, removing kapu and harmful influences. Pīkai was usually conducted if a place felt wrong or a person felt unsafe or uneasy. It was performed at a heiau for various reasons, such as after the construction of a canoe, after a woman menstruated or had given birth or after a person had direct contact with a corpse. Pīkai is still practiced today, but is commonly referred to as a Hawaiian blessing.
This purifying ritual has similarities with practices in Western Christianity, though it should not be confused with baptism. In some Christian faiths, parishioners are purified with holy water or other rituals in order to rid themselves of sin. However, pīkai removes the evil spirits that surround the body, (i.e. spirits that come from external forces), as opposed to the Christian concept of original sin, which all people are believed to be born with.In Hawai'i’s pre-Christian era, kahuna often conducted pīkai ceremonies using fresh water, sea water and even coconut water. After sea salt was added, the special mixture of water would be sprinkled as necessary. Turmeric or limu kala may also have been added to the water. Pandanus leaves, symbolic of cleansing, were sometimes incorporated as a ritual object. Sometimes pīkaia was just a bowl containing a mixture of sea salt and water placed in a room or outdoor area.
Today, pīkai is used in different capacities, sometimes for spiritual purposes and other times for the promotion of psychological well-being. Pīkai can ease anxiety and bring a sense of protection from influences deemed unclean and harmful. For many, pīkai is essential for relieving the feeling of helplessness in the face of what is unseen, unknown and feared.
WRITTEN BY: John DeLima
for Spooky Kine Investigations
for Spooky Kine Investigations
SKI.jdelima@gmail.com
