Ghost Hunting is an exceptionally unique and thrilling experience. During a ghost hunt event we may find ourselves behaving in ways that we did not know that we were capable of. We can truly face our fears and be given answers to some very soul searching questions. As a ghost hunt organiser I always tend to look at our ghost hunts on two very separate levels. There is the event itself which is organised around revealing any spirit or ghost activity within the location. When this is demonstrated it is truly amazing. For those of us that have witnessed unexplained activity it can feel almost heart stopping. When responses are heard or their are audible voices and sounds which don't make sense, those that witness it seem to become very quiet and pensive. Light flashes are always a sure way of knowing that there is spirit activity around us. If somebody is touched, it becomes personal to that person and they can find it difficult to share that feeling with others. Attempting to elicit activity is also thrilling in itself. The moment that all the lights are switched off and it is deathly quiet brings about a real suspense amongst the participants. This is when the real ghost hunt begins.
Another way of looking at the reasons behind the desire to ghost hunt or to participate in a paranormal event is the mortality issue. People seem to really need to know if there is life after death. Therefore apart from the fear aspect and the sheer thrill of ghost hunting there is a more serious side. If activity does happen on a ghost hunt event it can leave participants with even more questions. If at first they thought that it was unbelievable they are now in a place where it is questionable. This is a very difficult place to be and all ghost hunt event organisers should recognise this on behalf of their clients and help them to discuss what it is that they have been feeling and the conclusions that they have reached regarding what they have witnessed.
The psychology behind ghost hunting is fascinating but important to recognise. It is very important that whilst we acknowledge that there is a great thrill to a ghost hunt, it also needs to be carried out responsibly and with the participants emotions and reactions fully acknowledged. .
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