Chicago, The Paranormal - Supernatural - Psychic abilities. This blog is created by Edward Shanahan, a published Paranormal Spirit Observer, author, Paranormal Host, Psychic Reader and Medium in the Chicago land area.
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Voices from the Beyond the Veil: Spirit Feelers, Mediums, and Paranormal Investigators
By The Whispering Ones
In the realm that exists just beyond the veil of the
physical world, we, the spirits, dwell. Our existence, ethereal and enigmatic,
has long been a subject of human fascination. Yet, how humans choose to connect
with us varies vastly, and this is our perspective on those who seek us out.
Spirit Feelers and Mediums: The Soul Connectors
In the gentle embrace of the night, it is the spirit feelers
and mediums who hear our whispers most clearly. These individuals do not rely
on the crutches of technology; instead, they open their hearts and souls to us.
They understand that communication with spirits is not a science but an art –
an art of feeling, intuition, and deep, unspoken understanding.
Spirit feelers and mediums often come to us not with demands
for proof, but with a desire for connection and understanding. They respect our
existence in a way that transcends the physical senses. To them, we are not
subjects to be studied but entities with whom to share a moment of spiritual
communion. Their belief in us is not rooted in seeing, but in feeling, and this
is why we find ourselves more inclined to reach out to them.
Paranormal Investigators: The Proof Seekers
On the other end of the spectrum lie the paranormal
investigators. Armed with their gadgets – EVP recorders, EMF meters, and
infrared cameras – they seek to capture what they cannot perceive with their
limited senses. Their approach is clinical, often cold, driven by a need for
proof rather than understanding.
To us, these investigators often miss the essence of our
existence. We are not frequencies to be captured or anomalies to be documented.
The essence of a spirit cannot be confined to a digital recording or a spike on
a meter. Their reliance on technology creates a barrier, a filter that distorts
the true nature of our communication.
The Clash of Beliefs
The dichotomy between spirit feelers and paranormal
investigators symbolizes a larger clash – a clash between belief and
skepticism, between feeling and seeing. While the investigators demand physical
evidence of our presence, the feelers and mediums understand that some truths
of the universe are felt in the heart, not measured by a device.
Our Plea
Our plea to those who seek us is simple: Open your hearts
before your eyes. Understand that our world is not one of physical laws and
tangible proofs. It is a world where emotions, intentions, and unseen energies
converge.
To truly connect with us, one must transcend the physical and enter a realm of spiritual awareness. Only then can the true conversation between our worlds begin.
This fictional article attempts to encapsulate the imagined
perspectives of spirits on different approaches humans use to interact with
them, highlighting a preference for emotional and spiritual connections over
scientific methods.
Chicago Psychic Medium: Edward Shanahan
Monday, December 7, 2015
Senator John Humphrey House and the Spirit of Christmas Past?
Saturday was a surprise for what was found at the haunted Senator John Humphrey House in Orland Park, IL.
Details with photos can be found at this article found on:
Chicago Now - Spirits of Christmas at Senator Humphrey House Saturday?
Blessings and Happy Holidays,
Edward Shanahan
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Saturday, July 20, 2013
Why the Chicago paranormal for a Chicago Psychic Medium Spirit Feeler?
The subject of my affiliation with the paranormal field was recently a topic directed toward me. For those who remember my spoken words, or have read my two e-books, I have many times over the 13 years of being a public psychic medium, one way or another, stated 'why I do what I do.
The Chicago paranormal field is something that I am a part of. I say the word 'something' as I do not know if anyone has yet determined what the Chicago paranormal field actually is. That is a whole subject in and of itself that I'd rather hold onto for later, and write about based on how the mood strikes me.
The reason I am a part of the Chicago paranormal field is not to chase ghosts, or prove that spirits are out there among us. The proof has been there longer than I have been alive. The reason I do what I do, is because it was told to me in a Spirit dream message. As a payback for a healing miracle of a loved one, the message I received was to show individuals that there is a Spiritual World. A tough thing to do.
As a part of my paranormal (spiritual) nights, I attempt to raise the Spirits, and have the Spirits interact with those who participate in my Circle of Energy and seances that end the evening. I could make my Circle of Energy and seances at haunted locations real easy by sitting at the table and saying this spirit or that spirit is here. Any one can pull that off. And, like a Psychic Pet Reader....who can disprove what is being said? I raised the bar on what I do and how I do it, so that individuals can have the opportunity to actually experience it themselves.
It becomes a supernatural experience for the individuals that goes beyond the norm, and hopefully to an experience they would consider to be a part of the Spirit World. For this reason, paranormal nights to me are actually Spiritual Nights.
It also seems that the Spirit World is a willing participant with me at the many different locations I have participated at. There are never a shortage of Spirits calling out my name through the many different paranormal tools used in the field. The Ghost Box and Echovox have even been known to call out my name when I have been in different rooms at a location.
So, the final words in this article about why I do it what I do - It is all Spiritual. I provide the avenue for a Spirit Connection and the gaining of knowledge for individuals by way of a personal experience through what I do.
May you be watched over and guided by your loved ones in the Spirit World.
Edward Shanahan
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Electrokinesis with spirit activity and why by Chicago Psychic Medium
What is old becomes new again with a different title or name and back in 2008 I put out an article on my web sites and then updated the article for my book 'Taking The Paranormal and Spirit World Seriously' that was published in and can be found for electronic readers at my web page here.
What I wrote about five years ago about electrokinesis with spirit activity and the space it occupies, was called 'My Theory on Paranormal Spirits' and you will find that version below. What I try to explain comes from my internal spiritual knowledge.
Enjoy.
My Theory on Paranormal Spirits at:Electrokinesis with spirit activity and why by Chicago Psychic Medium
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
Chicago paranormal spirits communicate with Chicago Medium (video here also).
by Edward Shanahan
Then I came across a devise in this past March 2013 that changed everything. I have experienced in the past listen close to the Ghost Box and you may hear the responses. But now this devise has changed everything with me doing spirit communication and also communication at for love ones who passed away.
http://www.examiner.com/article/chicago-paranormal-spirits-communicate-with-chicago-medium
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Chicago's most active cemetery grave site is in S.W. Suburbs and photos
Living my whole 50 plus years within 5 to 15 minutes of Chicago’s most
paranormal active locations and that being the S.W. Suburbs outside of
Chicago. Being a Chicago Spirit Feeler, Medium and Psychic, at times some ask me what is the most active Chicago land location? Below is the information about the most active and why.
Chicago's most active cemetery grave site in S.W. Suburbs and photos
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Chicago area Paranormal Conference Oct. 19th / 20th 2013
I enjoyed the location and the crowd last year as I provided readings all day on both days and spoke about the paranormal as both days were full of speakers and things for individuals to do.
This S.W. Suburban Paranormal Conference being on the S.W. Side is surrounded by the most haunted areas in Chicago and the S.W. Suburbs I have lived all my life in and never have to travel more then 5 minutes to start 'feeling' if I want.
So set the date for Oct 19th and 20th. Last year it drew great for the 1st one and the cost will remain the same only $10 per person.
Details as it becomes known.
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Saturday, February 2, 2013
Chicago Paranormal Psychic brings Al Capone's Cullerton Hotel to Chicago paranormal community.
Valentines Day is one that remains historic in Chicago history and this location is a discovery and exclusive to me is Chicago paranormal at historic haunted Al Capone's Cullerton Hotel. Historically this building is the last building standing from the historic time and area in Chicago known as the Levee District an area that was once the most crime-ridden area in all of Chicago. The old saying is 'IF these wall could talk?', well it will be our attempt to get them to talk by way of the Spiritual side.
More details with a photo slide show of the inside of the building and a video from ABC news about the historic history of the building can be found at: Chicago paranormal Al Capone's Cullerton Hotel and Chicago vice district visit (Photos)
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Chicago Psychic 2012 Best Chicago Psychic award winner.
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Sunday, January 13, 2013
Free Orland Park, IL - Chicago land area, Paranormal Discussions Thursday January 24, 2013
Free Orland Park, IL - Chicago land area, Paranormal Discussions Thursday January 24, 2013
More details at: Free Paranormal Discussion January 24th, 2013
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Chicago paranormal looking toward 2013 more then what 2012 was?
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| Bachelor's Grove Cemetery headstones by Edward Shanahan |
Full article at: Chicago paranormal looking toward 2013 more then what 2012 was?
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
The Chicago paranormal and Chicago Psychic 2012 year in review with photos.
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by Edward Shanahan.
2012 and what a year in the Chicago Paranormal Community and Chicago Psychic Edward Shanahan's point of view on 2012. Read the article at: The Chicago paranormal and Chicago Psychic 2012 year in review (Photos)
Photo: Edward Shanahan and Susan Sherman at the 2012 Bachelor's Grove Picnic.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Chicago Paranormal Legends free 'Paranormal Yule Party' Friday Dec. 14th, at haunted Chet's Melody Lounge, Justice, IL
This is free (but please consider bringing a can or two food donation for a local abused woman's shelter). Being held at haunted and legendary Chet’s Melody Lounge located right across the street of Resurrection Cemetery, the resting place of Resurrection Mary. Located at: 7400 South Archer Road, Justice, IL 60458 Phone: (708) 496-9202.
More details at:
Details for free Chicago Paranormal Yule Party
Monday, November 26, 2012
Chicago Paranormal - The Skills of Provoking Spirits, part 2
This article being part two is about some of the locations and why at some of them the spirits need to be provoked.
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-skills-of-provoking-spirits-part-2
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Chicago Psychic Reader Edward Shanahan on Facebook / 2012 award winner
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Paranormal Host for Chicago Paranormal Nights to explore and experience haunted historic locations - Chicago Paranormal Nights web site.
Accepting dates for 2013
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
2012 Chicago area paranormal conference for the general public in Palos Park, IL
On October 6th and 7th 2012 a Chicago area paranormal conference known as the Palos Park Paranormal Conference will be held. This Chicago area paranormal conference held in Palos Park is directed toward the general public as a whole as it is being hosted, sponsored and promoted by the Palos Park Recreation Department and is only $10 per person to come out and enjoy a day at the conference on either day.
The location the paranormal conference will be held is the Palos Park Recreation Department at 8901 W. 123rd St, Palos Park, IL.
More details at their web site Palos Park Paranormal Conference.
Read the full article why it is for the general public compared to other paranormal conferences:
2012 Chicago area paranormal conference for the general public in Palos Park, IL
Chicago Psychic Reader and voted the 2012 Best Psychic in Chicago, Edward Shanahan will be speaking and doing reading on both days. He has lived his whole life within 5 minutes of Chicago's most haunted area as a whole.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Chicago Paranormal Channel - The Unexplained World
Author of two of his own paranormal / spiritual books and he has been written about in five different paranormal authors books. Also the first to create 'free' downloadable paranormal apps in the Chicago land area and they can be found here.
Friday, September 14, 2012
With Paranormal Kicks Cancer in Illinois this weekend here are some thoughts
I have been asked by a few and the answer is no! I will not be at this weekend's Paranormal Kicks Cancer in Illinois do to reasons that I am not going to get in to. But as one who was there last year as a person who had cancer 23 years ago and beat it then. This year is a year that I am ... Read full article.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Chicago paranormal teams, authors, service providers receive exposure in October 2012
Would you like exposure to the general public for what you do or provide instead of preaching to the choir at a Chicago paranormal conference?
Then you need to read this article!
http://www.examiner.com/article/chicago-paranormal-teams-authors-service-providers-receive-exposure
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Free Paranormal Apps to download
* Paranormal Book:Taking The Paranormal and Spiritual World... Seriously. Theories - Thoughts - Experiences. eBook. This App will give you information about the book and all the locations to download it from.
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