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May 2009 |
Volume 1, Number 7 |
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In This Issue
· Thought for the Month · Reflections of a Paranormal Investigator · House Blessings · Workshops · Curriculum Development (under construction) · Gift Certificates Available · 2009 Prices · Newsletters on the website
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Thought for May“It’s always interesting to me that clergy and churches are willing to talk about angels and spirits but they never want to talk about the paranormal” -Grant Wilson (TAPS)
Reflections of a Paranormal Investigator Whenever I’m asked “What is your favorite class/workshop to teach?” undoubtedly I respond, “GHOST HUNTING 101”. As a psychic and medium, I have been seeking the paranormal since waking up as a child to see an angel sitting on the headboard of the bed, watching me. There were also many stories about my Aunt Ema’s home including: footsteps, doors opening and closing on their own, the dome lights found on in locked cars in the driveway, and items disappearing—later found in a trunk in the attic. These “happenings” attracted me more than frightened me.
On April 5, 2008 I had the opportunity to go on a ghost hunt at The Mansfield Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. I was the first one in the door around 6:00pm, and the last one out at 6:00am the next morning! Life would never be the same as I had moved from inquisitive to a paranormal investigator.
My favorite haunts include visits to: the Myrtles Plantation (St. Francisville, LA), New Orleans,, the Crescent Hotel (Eureka Springs, AR), The Mansfield Reformatory (Mansfield, Ohio), Atchison, Kansas, the Mantorville Opera House, (Mantorville, Mn), the Anderson House (Wabasha, Mn), The Spaghetti Factory (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada), a historic farm (near Estherville, Iowa), the gypsy cemetery in Algona, Iowa, and some wonderful quaint and abandoned cemeteries in SE Minnesota.
My favorite ghost hunting equipment includes dowsing rods, infra red camera, camcorder, KII meter, and digital voice recorder. My one regret is that I only have 2 hands to juggle it all in! J I would love to have a hand-held thermal imaging camera, but the cost is prohibitive at this time.
Primarily on an investigation, I open my third eye and then use my psychic and medium gifts to make connections. I use the equipment to back and prove these connections whenever possible.
What makes me different from most other ghost hunters is my desire to connect and converse with spirits. If they need help crossing over, I want to offer such help. Often the first thing I hear is: “You can see me can’t you? What happened to me? Why am I here?” My life-partner teases that I am a counselor and pastor to the dead. That is often very true.
I have found that some investigations are filled with personal experiences and evidence, while others are just…well….dead. I must say, however, that it’s important to not assume anything based solely on how I feel. Recently, at the Algona gypsy cemetery, where eight people were buried alive, I was not feeling my best. After an hour and a half I announced that there was “nothing here”. Upon reviewing our evidence, we found an awesome EVP (electronic voice phenomena) that occurred within minutes of our arrival! A male voice said, “Just do your work—then go.”
There’s always more to learn in the field of paranormal investigating! For more information, or if you have a place you would like investigated, contact me or go to: www.ripmn.com (The Rochester Investigators of the Paranormal). I am one of the founders of this group, and can assure you we are professional and seeking evidence rather than drama. J I also encourage you to sign up for one of the two ghost hunting classes I will be teaching for Community Education this fall.
Did You Know Nancy Does House Blessings?If you are interested in having your house blessed with oil or smudged contact Nancy. She will ask you some basic questions and then set a time to come to your home. If you have any “dark places” or concerns, she will assist in identifying them for you and spiritually cleanse your living space. For fee information or to set an appointment, contact her today!Workshops:
Ghost Hunting 101: Have you noticed the increased interest in mediums, ghosts and psychics on television these days? Perhaps you’ve caught an episode or two of Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters International, or Paranormal State. This workshop will give you the basics of simple ghost hunting. I will show photographs and share experiences from various personal ghost hunts including, but not limited to, the notorious Mansfield Reformatory in Ohio, the Haunted Trolley Ride in Atchison, Kansas, a visit to the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, and an all night stay at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This class is available through Rochester Community Education. Tues. Oct. 27th 6:30pm – 9:30pm *You must reserve a space through Rochester Community Ed. 328-4000 or www.rochesterce.org/adults
Ghost Hunting 201: For those who have taken the 101 class and would like more particulars and information, this class is for you! We will delve deeper into the subject and provide you with a look at all sorts of possibilities in the field of Ghost Hunting. This class will provide you with the know-how for beginning your own ghost hunting ventures.
Thurs. Nov. 5th and 12th 6:30pm-9:30pm *Again you must register through Rochester Community Ed.
Open Hearts, Open Doors: Opening the Doors to the Transgender Community: This class provides an opportunity to explore the world of people who are transgender—history, attitudes and identifying the doors that prevent entry. Fri. June 12th United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
If you enjoy online classes you can download for free try these:
The Eight Essentials For a Healthy and Thriving Congregation is an eight session class designed for churches. The Eight Essentials For a Healthy and Thriving Congregation; Developing a Strategy for Success is the sequel and provides the ground work for putting the Eight Essentials into action. Putting a Little Character into Christmas was written to add some educational fun to the Advent Season. Again, it is relative to the Christian church. Open Hearts, Open Doors; Opening the Doors to the Transgender Community Again, this course is relative to the Christian church and available for free download, complete with a detailed leader’s guide. You will find this one under Transgender (on the far left column of the website).
If you, your church or organization are seeking a workshop, please contact me. I can custom write it for you and teach it myself or write a leadership guide so you can teach it yourself. One such idea is for The Eight Essentials for a Healthy and Thriving Organization. This would be the same concepts without the Christian influence and biblical references.
Curriculum Development (under construction)Ghost Hunting 301: This class will be the sequel to Ghost Hunting 101, and 201. The first two classes are a prerequisite. This class will involve an actual ghost hunt with a professional ghost hunting team.Date, Time and Location TBA
GIFT CERTIFICATES Gift certificates are available for purchase! Give the gift that will keep on giving throughout the year: A spiritual reading, a spiritual mentoring session, a series of eight structured mentoring sessions, or one of the beautifully matted and framed “Out of the Woods’ photographs where Nancy sees the Holy in nature.
2009 Prices 1 Hour 1:1 Mentoring Sessions $60.00 1 Hour 1:1 Eight Structured Spiritual Mentoring Sessions $40.00 1 Hour Spiritual Reading $40.00 30 Minute Spiritual Reading $25.00 1.5 Hour Combination of Mentoring Session and Spiritual Reading $80.00
*You will see that prices have not gone up this year. I have added a 30 minute reading for those who would like a basic reading without the opportunity to work, as a team, to put the “pieces together”. If we reach our 30 minute time limit, you can easily buy the extra time if you wish.
Miss A Newsletter? Newsletters are available for viewing on the website! Check them out from previous months to be sure you haven’t missed any!
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