I think, therefore I investigate...

I've been doing some big thinking lately. Big thinking involves me sitting in my living room, most likely perusing facebook, watching some DVR'd TV show and listening to music all at once. Yes, all at once. NO, I don't have ADD, I just like noise, it helps me concentrate. Sorry, tangent.  So back to those big thoughts....

I don't know about my fellow team members, but after becoming a paranormal investigator, I began to really take a serious look at my religious upbringing, what it meant and if it had a role at all in my new found passion.  The answer, it turns out, is yes.  As investigators we are responsible for educating ourselves about as many religious beliefs as possible, because like it or not, ghosts/spirits/paranormal and religion are intimately connected. Typically a person's religious beliefs can determine not only what the client believes is happening in their home, but also why and how it will be resolved.  It can even explain the origins of the activity as well. There is a vast amount of information out there and you need only to begin to research one thing, and you will ultimately end up reading about 10 more things you had no idea were connected.

There was a brief moment in time that I danced with the idea of majoring in theology in college and now I wish I had at least taken a few classes, because they would've come in handy right about now!! Thankfully, API's members have a wealth of knowledge and we are all continually reading, researching and educating ourselves to keep sharp! It is a topic that I plan on diving into even further. As far as my own beliefs, well.. let's just say the verdict is still out. I was raised as a non-denominational Christian, but do not prescribe to a large amount of the religion. I know some people hate the word "spiritual", but that is where I find myself these days...Drifting, searching, researching, learning. I think it's a good place to be. I'm open to different ideas and that can't be all bad :)

On a lighter note.. (no more big thoughts for now), the new API newsletter will be coming out in March, so if you are not signed up on our mailing list, send your e-mail to me and I'll make sure you're on the list!!
 Our newsletter will be a quarterly e-publication with articles about everything from ghost lore, to debunking techniques, to upcoming events!! It's must-have for the paranormal enthusiast in your life, so sign them up!! Here is my email: Jeannieh@ap-investigations.com

Our website is just a hop,skip away from being finished with a complete overhaul!! Stay tuned readers and I will let you know when it's finished!!!

That's all for now folks. Hope you are all enjoying the fake spring we've been having, because I think the rain is back on the radar once again. I mean, I'm not complaining because I love rain, but I have to admit, a little sun, some flip flops and a cool breeze sits right with me :)

Love and ghosties,
Jeannielee