The world of the unknown

There are many people who do not believe in the paranormal, which to me doesn't make a lot of sense. There is so much about human existence and our place in this universe that has yet to be understood much less discovered. Knowing so little about other planes of existence, it seems prudent to maintain an open mind. Just because a person has never experienced something paranormal doesn't mean that this world doesn't exist.

Myself, I do believe in the paranormal, as I've had some strange experiences in my life. The rest of my family has never had odd events take place for them, so they are convinced that entities such as ghosts are not real. For me, the subject of the paranormal raises interesting questions: What really happens after we die? Is there really life after death? Is there really a heaven and hell and to what extent do the religious doctrines that exist among various cultures of the world play a role in our perception of heaven and hell, let alone the beliefs pertaining to the mere existence of the paranormal? If there is an afterlife, to what extent is the afterlife affected by the lives we lead? Does the concept of reincarnation have any real substance to it, or is it simply a way for the human mind to try and rationalize what happens to the human spirit after a person dies? Can the events of daily life really be absorbed into the atmosphere and replay itself after the people involved have passed on?

For the above-mentioned questions, I remain fascinated by the paranormal, yet I keep a healthy respect for it, too. There are some actions that a person should never attempt if he is a novice at seeking answers from the other side. I feel that it is not wise to use a ouija board. Never antagonize a spirit unless you are prepared to deal with the consequences and already know what you're doing. The presence of good and evil does exist even in that ethereal world and one should never handle an evil entity alone or without experience. Respect the dead, you'll be among them soon enough and would want the same regard for your remains.

If anyone actually does read this entry, you may think me eccentric or just plain wacky, so be it. I think it is good to question the mysteries of human existence and to examine ones own mortality. Such thought can put Life into perspective.