Figuring Out if You Have a Haunting

This is a short article that I wrote for "WalkontheWeirdSide.com":

Adams Home, Quincy, Mass. Credit: R.Gutro

Figuring Out if You Have a Haunting
by Rob Gutro

Ghosts absorb physical energies and negative emotional energy. They also emit negative energy (even if the ghost is a benign personality). The emission of negative energy causes discord in a home, such as fighting, impatience, anxiety, fear. So, if someone in the home is arguing, they're feeding the ghost, and the ghost is in turn, feeding them back with energies that would make them more prone to have the negative emotions. In my books "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead" and "Ghosts and Spirits" I explain the difference between ghosts (earthbound) and spirits (crossed over) and how they use energies to strengthen and transmit signals or messages.

If you live in an older home the chances are that a lot of noises happen from the house settling. However, if things move in front of you on their own accord, then you may have a haunting. If its an intelligent haunting you may be able to talk to the ghost and get answers either verbally or by noises, or through electricity. If it's residual, it's just an emotional thumbprint of an event that happens over and over, and cannot communicate with you - like watching a movie.

Because ghosts and spirits are energy beings they have the ability to manipulate electricity in the home. Although I would always check to ensure it's not a loose wire or frayed connection. When my dad died he played with the electricity in my mother's house (I wrote about that, too). If strong enough, ghosts can audibly say words that we can hear, or if not strong enough, their words can be picked up on digital recorders. Ghosts can also move items (apports) and hide them.

If you think you have a ghost, do NOT provoke him/her and say bad things to them. They will retaliate- after all they were once people (or pets). Think of a ghost as an uninvited guest you need to get out of the house.
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Lessons Learned, Ghosts and Spirits

For Rob Gutro's books: "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead," "Pets and the Afterlife" and the new book "Pets and the Afterlife 2" -  visit Amazon.com   (or click this link) 

Pets and the Afterlife 2, Pets and the Afterlife

A Mom Comes Through in an Email Reading !

On October 19, I gave a talk and did book signings at the "Celebrate the Book Festival" in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. In the days before I attended, I emailed Lynn, the coordinator of the conference and at the end of her email she half-jokingly said "let me know if there are any messages from my (late) mother."
  As I read the email, I got a headache in the back left side of my head. That indicates that there's an energy entity around- either Earth-bound ghost or spirit. It was a spirit.
   Interestingly, whenever I get emails, sometimes a spirit related to the person, or somehow associated with the person- comes through. It's happened MANY times, and I've published entire email exchanges in both of my books "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead" and "Ghosts and Spirits: Insights from a Medium." (By Rob Gutro)
    Sure enough, a mother figure came through. She said that there was a white dress with blue flowers that was her favorite and special to her. She had a very dry and sarcastic wit. She said "tell my daughter that I'm very proud of her." She also mentioned that when she passed a clock stopped. That was another confirmation to her identity.
  I wrote all of these things to Lynn, who couldn't make sense of them. However, the next day she wrote me back and told me that her best friend said that ALL of those things pertain to HER late mother!  It was Lynn's best friend's mother who came through, knowing I would share the message with Lynn, who would tell her best friend (to whom the message belonged). THAT'S how spirits work!  They know that the message will get to the right person.

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Lessons Learned, Ghosts and Spirits

For Rob Gutro's books: "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead," "Pets and the Afterlife" and the new book "Pets and the Afterlife 2" -  visit Amazon.com   (or click this link) 

Pets and the Afterlife 2, Pets and the Afterlife

Spirit Watch Conference Part 1: Mike Ricksecker‏

On Nov. 2nd I had the great opportunity to partake in a conference with several famous Paranormal folks, that included Dustin Pari, John Tenney (the 2 speakers), my friend Mike Ricksecker and others.

 

Mike Ricksecker

  For those who don't know Mike, he's written two books on ghosts, one for Maryland and one for Oklahoma. He's also written two great mysteries (both of which I highly recommend).

Spirit Watch event poster

 

Event poster

 Mike Ricksecker - Paranormal and Mystery Author, Investigator, and Ghostorian. Mike has been featured on  Animal Planet's The Haunted and Bio Channel's My Ghost Story!   His website is: www.rrdevelopments.com/mike

Rpb amd Mike

    In addition to his books, he has collectable ghost cards of haunted places, and tee-shirts on his website. http://www.rrdevelopments.com/mike/shop/merchandise.html


BOOK:  GHOSTS OF MARYLAND  Synopsis
Explore the supernatural history of Maryland through ghost stories and legends, and discover why the state may be one of the most haunted in America. Learn how a woman, killed by an oil lamp, locked the parlor doors of her house from her coffin. Play cards with the devil in a home where a ghost led a player to a hidden gold chain. See the impression left in a bed at the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd house and discover what person of infamy may have left it. Solve the mystery of the ghost of a headless peddler that kept pointing a stick at the ground, and read about the testimony of a ghost used in court. With over 100 ghost stories and an atlas to guide you, this comprehensive collection includes details unearthed for the first time in decades!
 

PHOTO:   Joy, Clay, Mike and Rob

  
WHO IS SPIRITWATCH? -  We both posed for a picture with Joy and Clay Smith of SpiritWatch, the great group that put this event together. They're based out of Winchester, Virginia (where the conference was held).
  Spirit Watch is a group of experienced, mature, logic based investigators who approach our work in a scientific , methodical way to find answers, no matter what those answers may be. Investigators are solicicted from varied backgrounds to best serve the needs of the client / investigation. For their website, go to http://www.spiritwatch.net/#!home/cxxz

 NEXT: Spirit Watch Conference Part 2: Dustin Pari

Review Ghost and Spirits Insights from a Medium by Rob Gutro

Wow. I just got this review from a book blogger whom I met this past summer at a book event. I gave her a copy of my book to review and she just published this really wonderful review.  If you're an avid reader, you need to like her FB page and check out the books she reviews. What a great present to me on Halloween!

Jeannie

From Just Jeannie's Books and Bling Review
http://justjeannniesbooksandbling.blogspot.com/2013/10/review-ghost-and-spirits-insights-from.html

My Review

First and foremost I have to say I met this author and had a very interesting conversation with him. He was very articulate and was well informed on the paranormal. He offered me a proof copy of his book if i would read and give my honest opinion on his book. I want to let you all know I do believe in Ghosts, I have seen Ghosts/Spirits if you believe me or not that is your opinion, I will now give my opinion on this book.

Rob Gutro gives you a insightful break down of  paranormal activity, ghosts and haunts in the first few chapters which answer a lot of questions that are normally asked about how,what, where and why paranormal activity happens. The experiences that are written in this book are not only from Rob Gutro's personal experiences and that of his family but also of many other people and historical sites. This book is full of experiences that make you go wow and look at things in a different light. This book is not one of those typical haunting books that you can pick up in gift shop which gives historical "ghost" facts, this is something more real and personal. I truly enjoyed this book and for those looking for answers or just wanting something a little different I recommend this book to you.

I rate this book 

4.5 out of 5

As today is Halloween I thought that it was appropriate to do the review on this day.

I received this book in exchange for my honest review. 

You can purchase this book from Amazon

Get tickets now for Medium Barb Mallon's Holiday Evening of Messages from Spirit

A Holiday Evening of Messages from Spirit with Special Guest, Tim Boyd

When:  Saturday, December 7, 2013

Time:   6:00 - 9:30pm

Where: Chantilly, Virginia

Fee:     $60/pp or $50/pp with a donation

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Do you have family in town for the holidays?  Looking for something unique to do?

Join psychic medium Barb Mallon for a very special evening of inspiration, validations, and messages from loved ones on the other side!   

This event will also benefit a local animal rescue group ( FOHA - Friends of Homeless Animals).  Bring a bag of pet food, warm blankets, beds, treats, etc., and get $10 off your admittance fee!  Per-person donations will be taken at the check-in table.  Cash donations are also accepted.  *See the list of needed items at this link HERE.  Also, be sure to register accordingly when checking out!   

This event is much like Barb's larger mediumship events; however, instead of a larger audience of 75 or more, only 50 seats will be available.  She will also be joined by Certified Tarot Consultant, Tim Boyd  who will be giving mini tarot readings during the event as well!  This gives participants a better chance of having their own special reading throughout the evening.    

 Rob Gutro, author and budding medium, will start with a introduction and small talk to start the evening!  Medium Barb Mallon will then take over and relay messages from the other side to those members of the audience she's pulled to. Barb strives to get to as many members of the audience that she can get to* during this event; however, keep in mind that those spirit people with the most dominant energy are the ones who will be able to come through. While she will do her best to keep the readings equal lengths, some spirit people have more to say than others. Some readings may be 5 minutes, while others may be a bit longer.   She will then introduce Certified Tarot Consultant, Tim Boyd who will give mini tarot readings to as many audience participants as he can get to (numbered tickets will be given out at check in). The entire event lasts approximately 3 hours.  

During the event, we will be holding a raffle with all proceeds going to FOHA!  

 

Raffle items include:

• A 30 minute telephone or in person session gift certificate with Barb Mallon
• Three pieces of Barb's hand-crafted sterling silver jewelry
• Signed copy of Rob Gutro's book, Ghosts and Spirits - Insights from a Medium
• Signed copy of Rob Gutro's book, Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead
• Tarot reading gift certificate from Tim Boyd
• ... and more items to come!  

PROGRAM:

6:00 - 6:20 - Introduction with Rob Gutro

6:20 - 7:20 - Audience readings with Barb Mallon

7:30 - 8:00 - Tarot readings with Tim Boyd

8:00 - 9:30 - Meet and greet, holiday refreshments, more readings & gift ideas available next door!  

***Please join Barb, Tim, Rob and some of Barb's students at the meet and greet for a small reception with more readings, holiday refreshments, music and tables of holiday gifts (sterling silver jewelry, books and other items) for purchase!***  

BUY TICKETS @ $60.00 each or $50.00 w/dog charity donation (food,toys, etc) : https://www.eventbrite.com/event/9072320555?ref=ebtnebtckt

Q&A About Ghosts and Spirits: Part 3

I received a number of questions via email, twitter and facebook concerning ghosts and spirits, and have decided to publish the answers to help anyone with the same questions. You can find more info in either of my books "Ghosts and Spirits Insights from a Medium" and "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead" by Rob Gutro

Can a spirit reach you or does it reach you in different ways, later, when a long time has passed after they die?

ANSWER: A spirit can reach you any way at any time. However, they run into the block of grief we deal with when they first pass. They can't penetrate our grief. Often, after time passes, spirits can start getting through to us.

How can some people believe in things like "Heaven" and angels, etc., and yet still believe in "ghosts" and "hauntings"?

ANSWER: Because it's all about energy. Energy cannot be destroyed, only transformed. Our physical energies mesh with our consciousness /personalities and memories to become a "spirit" that crosses or an Earth bound ghost. Heaven is "place" where the energies run through the universe. Hell is being an energy that is Earth-bound. Angels are a higher level of energy - a more pure "soul" if you will.
The issue here is that every religion has it's own take on "heaven/Vahalla/perfection" whatever you want to call it. - religions provide ideas of the afterlife for people to have some concept of what happens. 

FOR  ROB GUTRO'S BOOKS: BOTH BOOKS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON ((Ghosts and Spirits: Insights from a Medium for $7.99 paper/$2.99 E-book and Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead  for $9.99 paperback and $2.99 E-book:  http://tinyurl.com/q3bhgde 

HEAR IT HERE: End of Days Radio - Episode 6 - Halloween Episode with Ghost Medium Rob Gutro

End of Days Radio - Episode 6 - Halloween Episode with Ghost Medium Rob Gutro 

byninjashoes Published on 10-19-2013 10:51 PM

  My interview starts at 20:22 into the program!  (NOTE: The interview runs 2 hours after 20:22)

LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE: http://youtu.be/4J2ld9K5E04

    DESCRIPTION:  We are joined by Rob Gutro who is a famous ghost medium and guest on Coast to Coast. Resin and Ninja talk a little smack then the interview with Rob begins. He takes us on a journey into the world of spirits and mediumship. Rob expains the science behind talking to ghosts.

You can also hear it here:
https://itunes.apple.com/bm/podcast/end-of-days-radio/id639932193
follow https://twitter.com/ninjashoes, https://twitter.com/GhostMediumBook
Ep:06 We interview Expert Ghost Medium Rob Gutro
TO buy Rob's Books:   http://www.amazon.com/Rob-Gutro/e/B003UNTASW ...

Featured on "Walk on the Weird Side" UK Paranormal Blog!

Thanks to Twitter, I "met" Dene from the UK who founded the new TUMBLR blog "Walk on the Weird Side."  She had an experience of her own and after talking with people decided to start a blog collecting stories of paranormal experiences. So, she asked me to write about how people know if they're haunted... check it out!
http://at-theweirdside.tumblr.com

Happy Halloween! Some Spooky Halloween Words for You!

Happy Halloween! Ghosts  just don't come around on Halloween- they're always around in whatever place they choose to dwell. Spirits (who crossed over), however, come back whenever they have a message. 
 - So, if you're telling any ghost stories and want to impress your friends with words they may not have heard before, here are a couple of words and fears you may have!

- Anemophobia- Fear of air drafts or wind
- Arachnophobia - Fear of Spiders!
- Bogyphobia- Fear of bogeys or the bogeyman.
- Chrioptophobia - Fear of Bats 


- Demonophobia or Daemonophobia- Fear of demons
- Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia- Fear of the number 666.
- Necrophobia – fear of death and/or the dead

- Nyctophobia- An abnormal fear of night or darkness.
- Panphobia – fear of everything or constant fear of an unknown cause
- Phasmophobia – fear of ghosts or phantoms
- Sepulchral 
1. Proper to or suggestive of a tomb; funereal or dismal.
2. Of or pertaining to burial.
3. Of, pertaining to, or serving as a tomb.
4. Hollow and deep: sepulchral tones. 
- Taphophobia, taphephobia – fear of the grave, or fear of being placed in a grave while still alive 
- Thanatophobia -  fear of dying

OTHER INTERESTING FEARS:
- Ablutophobia- Fear of washing or bathing.
- Alektorophobia- Fear of chickens.
- Algophobia- Fear of pain. 
-  Brontophobia- Fear of thunder and lightning.
- Cacophobia- Fear of ugliness.
- Chiraptophobia- Fear of being touched.
- Claustrophobia- Fear of being in small spaces
- Cynophobia- Fear of dogs or rabies.
- Eisoptrophobia- Fear of mirrors or of seeing oneself in a mirror.
- Electrophobia- Fear of electricity.
- Glossophobia- Fear of speaking in public or of trying to speak.  
-  Heliophobia – fear of the sun or sunlight

- Musophobia, murophobia, suriphobia – fear of mice and/or rats
- Nosophobia – fear of contracting a disease
 
 
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To Learn the difference between Ghosts and Spirits and how they communicate with us, check out Rob Gutro's 2nd book:  Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead 
$8.99 paperback and $2.99 E-book on AMAZON: http://tinyurl.com/q3bhgde

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SUMMARY for LESSONS LEARNED: Follow Rob on a treasure-hunt-style journey in Virginia as he and others try to explain what appear to be random and obscure words, signs and symbols from a spirit, that all wind up being intensely personal to the spirit.Explore the science behind how they communicate. Learn how to receive their messages, where they appear, and important messages in how to live your life. Rob takes you into cemeteries, battlefields, and historic places. You’ll see what happens to victims of suicide and murders, and how infants and animals pass messages to the living. Featuring: Inspired Ghost Tracking and mediums Barb Mallon, Troy Cline and Ruth Larkin.

Join me @ the Spirit Watch Talk with SyFy's Dustin Pari of Ghosthunters

Join me at the Spirit Watch Talk with SyFy's Dustin Pari of Ghosthunters on Sat. Nov. 2nd!