I would like to talk to you about earthbound spirits and why they are different to spirits that cross over. Fortunately there are not as many as most people think as the majority of spirits do cross over.
I think it is a shame that in most cultures there are misconceptions and fear surrounding death. Sadly, most people are not comfortable discussing this subject. I have found that although all spirits are given the choice of crossing over some decide not to.
There can be various reasons for this. Some are;
- They don’t know they have died
- Fear of punishment or guilt
- Desire for revenge or to cause trouble
- Wanting to remain close to loved ones
- Loved ones here not letting them go
Many Earthbound Spirits Need Our Help
Many earthbound spirits choosing to stay here are not happy and need to be helped to cross over. Earthbound spirits cannot hurt you but I have found if around for a long time can cause respiratory conditions in people as they need to use our energy to manifest.
Many people think they have an earthbound spirit when often it is a psychic imprint of energy left and this is very common.
When coming across an earthbound spirit … I use their name if they have given it to me and tell them that they have died and there are people waiting for them who love them and it is time to move on. I then create the light for them to go to. The most important thing here is my intent. I need to be focused on helping the spirit cross over to heal and not freaking out because I have come across someone. My intent is love not fear.
Crossing Over
It is important that Earthbound Spirits cross over so they can move forward.
Just because someone dies does not mean they have gone. They have just taken a step sideways so to speak. I find it easy to tell the difference between earthbound and spirits that have crossed over because they feel different, that is the energy is different. There is often a sense of sadness, guilt, anger, fear, etc. surrounding an earthbound spirit whereas I have never felt this with a spirit that has crossed over. I have found that if they are still bound in fear and negative energy they don’t come back until they have healed and have a reason to come back to help or comfort.
I wish you a life filled with great love and blessings, Karen Ellyard.
Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead
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Exteral Resources…
Ghost Research International – from Melbourne Victoria Australia studies ghosts and hauntings with a professional scientific approach.
Paranormal Australia – Includes ghosts, orbs, and other unexplained phenomena. Investigations of Australian and international paranormal information.

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