Ghosts vs Spirits

Ghosts vs. Spirits

Just imagine!!! You are alone at home one day. Suddenly you hear sounds of things moving. You get curious to know what is making the sound. You walk to the place. Scared…. Curious…. Silent…. And you see things moving on they’re own. Creepy isn't it? Well that would probably make you think that there’s a ghost in there. But what if it’s not exactly a ghost? What if it’s a spirit? Now you will definitely say that there is no difference between a ghost and a spirit. Is it?

Ghosts

Ghosts are souls of dead people who tend to remain on earth for particular reasons. Ghosts are generally believed to remain in places and haunt them. That particular place had some association with person when he/she was alive. Ghosts have been experienced in the form of white light, through sounds, shadows and through objects. Ghosts basically are dead people who have not crossed the line between real world and afterlife. Personal grudges, murder, crave for things that they couldn't achieve when they were alive, suicide and lack eternal peace are some of the reasons that makes dead people turn into ghosts. Ghosts are imagined to carry a negative image and are considered to haunt by different means.

Spirits

Spirits are also souls of dead people who have crossed the line of mid world and have gained eternal peace. Spirits are known to be the good ones. Spirits can visit the real world just like ghosts. Spirits who visit people usually can be relatives or friends. They cause no harm to their loved ones. Spirits are also seen in dreams. It is believed by some that spirits visit their loved ones to give them an instinct that something bad is going to happen. Hence they are referred to as guardians or guides. Existence of spirits is not proved totally but many religions do believe in spiritual activities.

What makes Spirits different from ghosts?

All spirits are ghosts but that doesn’t make the definition of both the same. Spirits are dead people but ghosts on the other hand are spirits which have not gained peace and remain on earth to achieve satisfaction.  Ghosts are often selfish and have a motive to hurt people. Spirits are nothing of that sought. Instead spirits can be mischievous but they mainly guard and exist for good. All spirits are not ghosts. They provide care and unseen protection.

Nikitha Furtado

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