Hiya lovely young ladies you bet me to it as I was on my way here today. Thank you for the good cheers for my birthday......I didn't do much, we didn't go out and with being really skint at the moment we can't afford much. I had a strange dizzy spell and had to lie down but hubby, bless him, had bought me a cuddly lion as I collect teddies so it made me feel better
I'm very clever now you know..I can make banners all on my own, infact I didn't think first with quackers birthday as I would have made her one. My computery skills have grown, here goes for an Esoteric banner:
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Re: Does the team affect the outcome? « Result #11 on Nov 3, 2009, 7:28am »
At the end of the day that £35 was going to help kids out so apart from anything else that sort of comment was pure selfishness. Also, as I explained in my introducton any group who promise activity all the time and get it all the time have to be fakes !!
I admit I was very lucky that night, I had the most upbeat positive team. And, yes we got far more than anyone else. Now I'm no better than any of you, and we went to the same areas so the only explanation is that for whatever reason the team of people you are with affects the outcome.
All we have to remember is this...we did this for nothing, not even expenses and the majority of people are so grateful to us, as will be the children it helped. We did a good thing and will continue to do so...if there are people who wanted us to conjour up ghosties then they are very mistaken about what we are about.
Re: Does the team affect the outcome? « Result #12 on Nov 2, 2009, 4:05pm »
I completely agree I think the team that got the most out of Jedburgh for example was the one where everyone was up for it even if they were only believing for the night.. I think for some no matter how hard we tried to get them to involve themselves or try it out it wasnt going to make any difference. I for one was sick of hearing I've paid 35quid for this, my response well shut up then and give it a go otherwise you have just wasted your time.
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Re: Does the team affect the outcome? « Result #13 on Nov 2, 2009, 7:43am »
Where group moral is concerned, then I would personally say yes...as for whether it can affect spirit, I would have thought not.
If spirit does exist, I would have thought if they wanted to "come out and play" then the team you are with shouldnt really make a difference, or maybe depending on the type of spirit around, maybe and these are just my personal opinion on the matter, the more up beat spirit if you like, might well hang around with a more up beat group and maybe the negative ones are drawn to a group that maybe is not so up beat, after saying that who is to say a more up beat spirit wouldnt hang round the negative group to try and lighten the atmosphere up.
That's just my thoughts and waffle on the subject
Anne is busy today working on websites and such, but were talking on the way back from jedburgh and she feels pretty much the same as I do. Her view is that you only get out of a thing what you put into it. If you have a group of people who dont put in a 100% all the time it leads to an apathy thats seems to affect the whole outcome, we've seen this time and time again on public events, this is why she sometimes feeels that having team stay in one place and the public move round is a good idea, as it prevents particular team members having a night where they are affected by having one particular group of people.
She also feels that there is only so much team members can do and thye cant held responsible if a group they are with doesnt give 100%.
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Re: butterflies in the stomach,am i psychic « Result #15 on Oct 26, 2009, 8:39am »
Lowrider's advice is spot on.
I keep a journal of all my dreams, meditations, etc and you would be amazed at how things that seem innocuous at the time have deeper significance with hindsight.
By keeping a journal, you will learn to understand your inner language. Your inner language isn't just confined to words, it uses dream symbols, feelings in the body, illnesses and even props from the physical world in which you exist, to convey things to you.
Don't take my word for it. Start a journal and in three years look back at it and be gob smacked!
I think its quite possible that we created a large part of it. I've just read a post on Jung on another thread, and he talks about archytypes and thoughtforms that we as humans have brought into existence by believing in them and passing them on to our children. Father Christmas, the bogeyman and the tooth fairy for example are some examples....
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Re: What started it ? « Result #18 on Oct 23, 2009, 8:57pm »
Yup I agree Stu,certainly chicken and the egg thing going on here...But these basic types of questions are great at getting the grey matter active.. What is your personal opinion and why
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Re: Ouija Boards « Result #19 on Oct 23, 2009, 8:55pm »
I have huge issues when it comes to this subject as I truly believe that these work more from our wanting them to work than any possible supernatural reaction
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Re: Ouija Boards « Result #20 on Oct 21, 2009, 8:52pm »
Hello all
I have used boards for many years now and to be honest they still puzzle me even now. I have had mixed results on info which has come through...some right and some wrong and then there are the times it is just complete and utter twaddle...
I tend to side with the whole unconcious side of us somehow moving the glass but even when we just put the tip of our nails on the top of the glass so our hands are vertical it still moves and I would love to know how exactly.
I agree with what has been said and if you are ever unsure about usuing one then don't and certainly only do it when with people you trust and know as well as never do it when under the influence of any substance or if you are under any mental strain of any kind as this is when a message which comes through can be misinterpreted. I cannot remember the number of times I have been told I am going to die.....its a fact of life so is not really big news to me. I also get alot of 'Evil coming' and 'go' but again I remain open minded with it and never let it dwell on my mind afterwards.
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Hello from Sussex « Result #21 on Oct 21, 2009, 8:41pm »
Hi everyone
Just thought I would introduce myself. I am Stuart and am a Co-Founder of C.O.T.C Paranormal Investigations based on Worthing, West Sussex.
I have been studying the paranormal longer than I care to own up to but especially look at UFO and Occult side of it.
I have not been around on the forums too much in the last year as work got in the way as well as looking into some projects close to home which seemed to take up any spare time I did have but hope now to contribute a bit more on here.....although I warn you now I do talk twaddle sometimes....especially when on or just finished a 12hr night shift....lol
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Re: What started it ? « Result #22 on Oct 21, 2009, 8:37pm »
This is not disimilar to the which came first the 'Chicken' or the 'Egg' question......you know what I don't think I have the answer, maybe one day but knowing my luck it will be too late...lol
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Re: Possible Mist Theory « Result #23 on Oct 21, 2009, 8:35pm »
Hi peeps
Another most probable cause of mist type pictures is our breath. Now even though we try and not breathe across the camera deliberately I have found in the past that even waiting a few moments after I have breathed out and then taken a picture I end up with quite a mist pic.
Now I believe you can tell when it is your breathe that causes it and it relys on how honest you want to be with yourself. I do have some 'mist' pics on my website but I try and just put the more interesting ones on there and let others decide for themselves...it also means that people have something to look at other than text.
My pet hate is 'Orb' pictures and the worst are the ones taken outside when its misty rain or just damp in the air and peeps think they got tons of spirits because the water drops make it look like they are moving...but thats a whole other rant...lol
Re: should a sceptic take hope away from a believe « Result #25 on Oct 19, 2009, 2:10pm »
Everyone has the right to an opinion - its how they air it that is questionable. Its all about having respect for other people - there is no need for personal attacks and insults. Each to their own providing they 'harm none'
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Re: butterflies in the stomach,am i psychic « Result #27 on Oct 18, 2009, 11:21am »
I dont see why mental health issues should come into it.....
We all have a natural sixth sense, that stems back to when we were neanderthal and living on our instincts and as we have evolved we have lost a lot of those instincts.
So my personal opinion would be no you dont have mental health issues or that your even psychic, your just using what comes naturally.
butterflies in the stomach,am i psychic « Result #28 on Oct 17, 2009, 5:31am »
Every time something bad happens or a letter with bad news is on the way i get butterflies in the stomach. Am i psychic or do i just have mental health issues.
Re: should a sceptic take hope away from a believe « Result #29 on Oct 16, 2009, 1:27pm »
I don't think a sceptic has the right to do that at all. Look at Donnis and his minions......they strip believers to the bone with crass, arrogant and self-absorbed statements whenever someone dares to oppose them. Mind you he and his crew are DNB's I suppose.
As long as someone is happy, living a decent life and their dreams, etc, make them feel good then I say go for it. I know I do and if someone really hammers at me to change my mind I tend to ignore them
Re: Baptism « Result #33 on Oct 16, 2009, 1:15pm »
Me, my brother and sister and our boys aren't baptized and in a way I feel that we should be but I'm not sure why, if you get me.
I know mormons baptize children at 7 years old I believe but that is still young. It's when a family is strongly religious that they feel the need to bring their children into the religion with them, some maybe do it to cut down the chance of their child/ren from entering another religion.
Re: Hi Everyone « Result #34 on Oct 16, 2009, 1:10pm »
Ooh I forgot to say, the little one went back on Monday donned in his new school uniform And our paper put a follow up in today's edition which was wonderful to read
No comment though as to why it took so long to be sorted out but we're pleased all round
Re: Hi Everyone « Result #35 on Oct 16, 2009, 1:08pm »
Thank you lovely Val and quackers I'm here for a quick look in the threads as I'm eager to see what's new. Of course I've just read the Donnis posts I'd missed and
Re: Baptism « Result #36 on Oct 14, 2009, 4:06pm »
What is slightly worrying is I think that catholics believe that an unbaptised baby would go to 'limbo' if they die, which for me is pretty horrible as I cannot see what sins a newborn baby would have...It's one thing to welcome a child into the faith of the parents (especially if the parents still give their child the chance to decidefor themselves) but another to use it as a scare tactic.
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Re: Jung's "New Book" « Result #41 on Sept 30, 2009, 9:34am »
To a degree yes,at least that is very much how it used to be,But Psychology is a science and being so needs very much to be able to not just theorise about a subject/possibility etc but to actually prove or disprove that theory. Psychology is less about philosophy now and more about scientific proof and outcomes.
Though indeed in his time he was revolutionary,his work just has too many flaws to be wholly accepted in its entirety. I believe that the mans own religious belief clouded his own judgements and finally outcomes far too much. You need to be able to show any research/theory not just on a qualitative basis but also quanitative,you just cant do that with Jungs works without finding flaws in much of what he suggested and taught.
I love the works of Jung,though I do fear as happens to many psychologists that his own work and methodology would tip toe on the line of bias.
I'm not sure that I entirely understand the point you're making here. But aren't all psychotherapeutic techniques biased and subjective by virtue of the very nature of the relationship between client and therapist?
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Re: What the hell>??????? « Result #44 on Sept 30, 2009, 4:43am »
Exactly, it is like me allowing Aidoan to run around on the street,he gets knocked down then I sue the highways division for allwoing a road to be there!!!!
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What the hell>??????? « Result #49 on Sept 29, 2009, 10:16am »
Quote:
A four-year-old boy has died after falling and bumping his head in a Somerfield supermarket. Skip related content Related photos / videos Enlarge photo Harry Blackmore was swinging on a small steel rail when he fell in the store in Liverpool.
His devastated mother was shopping just yards away when the tragedy happened.
Harry was taken to hospital but died at the end of a 10-day bedside vigil by his parents Suzanne Bond and Stephen Blackmore.
While he was critically ill, the youngster was visited by his hero Steven Gerrard, who left him a new football as a present.
The distraught parents, who have four daughters, are now suing the supermarket giant for negligence.
They told how Harry was knocked unconscious after banging his head on the floor of the store in Park Road, Toxteth.
Mr Blackmore, 39, said: "Now we're lost. We're completely empty. We just can't believe it."
Harry was a keen footballer and had been taken to join a local club so he would not have to play football in the street.
The family said they were "so protective" over their son who was growing into a "proper little boy".
Harry trained every Saturday at Woolton Football Club, where there will be a minute's silence at all games this weekend.
Family solicitor Rex Makin told Sky News the family was taking legal action against Somerfield.
He said: "This is a working class neighbourhood with lots of children. We say that parents should be able to go shopping with their children in a safe environment.
"We say that the railing should not have been there or should not have been in that state."
A Somerfield spokesman said: "We were deeply saddened by the death of Harry Blackmore
So let me get this right,the child was allowed to swing on a rail whilst its mother shopped and she is sueing the supermarket for negligence>>>>WTF????