Ghosts?

 I had an article about ghosts written but deleted it.  I have no explanation as to why some people believe in ghosts and some don't.  There are those who believe in a spirit world, because ghosts have no logical reason to exist.  And some deny an afterlife and the existence of the soul, so ghosts are against their logic.  There is equipment manufactured to locate and communicate with ghosts, but the question is:  Does this equipment work?  Einstein felt that the energy of a deceased person still exists.  But that does not mean he believed in ghosts.  

The referencing of ghosts first appears in a manuscript written 1500 BC.  And throughout history references to ghosts are a part of most Eastern cultures.  But then in Mexico The Day of the Dead is recognized as November 1.  As to whether apparitions appear on that date no one really knows.  There are things science can't explain.  But that is not to say that research isn't done in the area of the paranormal.  It might be that ghosts will never have a scientific explanation nor will ghosts ever be fully understood.  

But ghostly appearances have changed minds about an afterlife and the meaning of soul.  But the fact is that science has not been able to prove the existence of ghosts.  Yet one survey said that one in five adults believe in ghosts, but only 7% believed in vampires.  Yet, the fact is most everyone has experienced something unusual like a door slamming, or keys rattling, or a cold presence in a hall or stairwell.  But as to whether these things can be explained away as ghosts might depend on what one believes.  

One's belief system has everything to do with the existence of ghosts.  I've had my own paranormal experience that defies all logic.  But I won't get into that.  Some say there is an unseen spirit world that is made up of loved ones who return once in awhile to give us guidance.  Is this true?  Again, it depends on what you believe.  Scientists might balk at the possibility, because spirit guides have no logical explanation.  Again, it all depends on one's belief system.  

I am a Spiritualist, so I accept the existence of ghosts.  But I don't expect anyone to believe as I do, because such a belief cannot be explained.  My experiences cannot be proven.  I'm not so sure the existence of ghosts can be scientifically proven.  Sure there is scientific equipment that may be beneficial, but just because the equipment exists does not mean ghosts exists.  Ghosts may or may not exist depending on one's belief system.  It's one of those topics that borders on religious beliefs.  It just depends.

One thing that can be said about ghosts is that they exist in lore and make for good camping stories.  There is no doubt there are believers in ghosts.  But there are people who believe the earth is flat.  Can we lump all these people together?  No.  Science has proven the earth to be round.  It's just that science can't disprove ghosts.  But can it prove ghosts exists?  Maybe someday it will.  Until then, there will be believers and there will be doubters.

I'm on the lanai communicating with the spirit world, so to speak, smoking my Nording pipe with Tropical Export.  It might rain today.  Thank you for your time and Peace to each one of you.

Dave