With Halloween right around the corner, I thought this excerpt from my book, OK, So You’re Dead: A Sassy Guide to the Afterlife, was timely.
Especially since, at the movies, Ouija, is scaring the crap out of people. Don’t believe all the hype – but on the flip side, don’t be an idiot either. Read on.
….I would bet that at some point in your life, you’ve had an experience with a Ouija board or seen them in the movies. For centuries, the “talking board” has been used to communicate with people in spirit. It’s amassed a reputation for being “evil,” a beacon for demonic entities. During a recent bout of insomnia, I saw a TV show where they trotted out those same old spooky tales. Oh brother.
Personally, I don’t view Ouija boards that way. In fact, I have a beautiful one, handmade by an artist friend of mine. Another medium I know works exclusively with her board, using her main spirit guide as the control during sessions.
The thing with these tools is that, like a circular saw, Strontium 90 or a high-powered rifle, you really need to know what you’re doing. The board does serve as a portal between the worlds and one must be experienced to work safely with it.
I choose not to acknowledge evil spirits. I don’t want to give them any of my attention or any power. But I’m the first to admit that I don’t know it all and there are some things in this world I have yet to have firsthand experience of. Using any kind of mediumistic tool without proper precautions is akin to just leaving your front door open all night long. You never know who – or what — will come in. Leave the Ouija board to the professionals…..
Great Post. I too, agree; boards should be left to the professionals. They’re very easy to misuse, and I have had some ‘dodgy’ experiences with spirit, but I figure; as it’s only 5 incidences in 30 years, it’s not a bad ratio.
Well said, and thank you for saying that!