Understanding that words on a piece of webpage are not always read in the same tone as they were written, I need to make a brief mention of my humor. I am the first one who will joke about all of this. How can I tell someone I see "the dead" and keep a straight face? Especially after seeing the expressions that I get from others at the first mention of this. Laughter is the best medicine of life!
In the last few years, I have asked myself and so many others, "What exactly do I call myself?" It is amazing (and a bit funny) of the images and ideas that people have when they hear the term "psychic medium." Well, I thought that the term "spirit medium" might help. But no, many people still get the images of the turban and gold hoop earrings on the lady. Or they begin thinking of psychics from movies such as "Poltergeist." Need I say anymore?
When I work with individuals, I am known as Lynda; plain and simple. My experience with "ghost hunting groups" bring on a whole different perspective of things. I find myself being "smuggled" into the home, announced that I am "the spirit medium who can see what is here", and suddenly I am a big hit! Especially, when I connect, look at the family, and begin telling them all about what's been going on. But when it comes to the question of "Do you work with a spirit medium?," here comes the stuttering and the downcast eyes. Yep, it happens. "But Lynda, we want to keep things professional and be known for that and our technical abilities." Okay.
Really?
So...thinking of how many times the K-2 meter has gone off and I've had to find out who left their cell phone on, after explaining to one of the group members that the chilly air that they are feeling is from the air blowing through the vent, after listening to the excited ghost hunter that he/she has caught an orb only to point out that they actually caught the security light glowing through the trees........ I have decided that perhaps the term "Paranormal Bloodhound" will make everyone feel comfortable.
If you truly have a "haunting" and are truly seeking help, then yes, I can help you. Please don't contact me hoping to get a some free entertainment for the evening and a good ghost story. Yes, if it is truly paranormal, I'll get to work. And yes, I'll be the first one to tell you if it is a job for the local plumber or that you have a raccoon problem. That's when I'll be looking at the ghost hunting group with the raised eyebrow, "And didn't you cover all bases?"