In the never ending quest for serious people to join our paranormal investigation team, I think i have finally figured out why it is so hard. The commitment level we ask for is high. There is no doubt about that. But I see that as only a filter for those that we do not want. I think that most have realized that being lazy in this field is easy. It's easy to join a group where only certain people go over the evidence. As well as a lack of serious evidence gathering. What I mean by that is, that what we do is record from start to finish. And we all take our own stuff home and go over it. That is not just recorders, it's also video. Most groups do "EVP SESSIONS" that are not very long at all. This cuts down on evidence review. And it's not hard to blend into a group that is large enough in where you will never get noticed. Laziness come from the individual thrill seeker posing as a paranormal investigator. Anyone can "GHOST HUNT". This can be done by however it fits the lifestyle of the individual or group. So the occasional walk through a cemetery or visit to a popular haunted location can be done anytime, by anyone. No real evidence review is required. To be one of us is definitely not for most people. The bar that is set is higher. We thrill seek. But we are also in it to help those that need it. You can not help if you are concerned with your popularity status. By flaunting the fact that you are an expert and know everything paranormal is not what it's about. We learn something new on every case. We are not in it for fortune or fame. Sure we do media stuff every now and then, but you don't see it posted on our web site. Because it doesn't matter. So we rule out those that are in it for money and status. The only status we have is paranormal investigators. We are not experts. The only experts are the dead. I guess the last issue is really just time. Yes, every week is what is required. Most who say they want to join, say this is the issue. Well, it's a choice. It's something you have to choose. If you don't have a serious passion for the paranormal, then you will never have the time. It is all consuming.
Oh and I should just throw one more thing in there. It's a little offensive to some, but oh well. If you are trying to join and tell me you are a sensitive or medium or you could see spirits your entire life, or any thing like that, first I will be offended. This shows me you never looked at the web site. Because if you did, you would not bother. Then you will be ruled out by default.
