Rosemary, what originally got you interested in the paranormal?

I had psychic experiences in childhood, including “invisible playmates” and hearing angels. Other members of my family had experiences as well, especially my mother. In my teens I started experimenting with ESP, psychic dreaming and astral travel. I also had an early interest in astronomy, sci fi, fantasy and horror. All of these things got me hooked on wanting to know more about the paranormal realms and how/why people experience them.

Whom or what have been your primary influences in researching and investigating paranormal occurrences?

By the time I started doing a lot of investigations, I had already studied meditation, psychic development, energy healing, magic and mysticism. I had worked professionally as a psychic. I had made a pretty good study of the parapsychological literature. So I had a broad foundation, which gave me a good anchor for investigating, and for evaluating and validating what I experienced.

Over the years I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with a wide range of investigators and researchers who are doing solid work. I am perpetually curious and love learning, so I appreciate all of the expertise.

How have your interests changed from the time you started investigating paranormal events to now?

It took a few years for my work to gel with a specific focus. The more I did research and investigations, the more I saw patterns and interconnections among phenomena, stretching way back into ancient human history. My work is oriented toward subjective experience: the how and why phenomena happen, the processes people use to interpret their experiences, how experiences change/reinforce their world views, and what our experiences say about us as part of the cosmic big picture. So, I look at history, science and tech, folklore and anecdotal experience. I’ve never felt that I had to prove the paranormal exists. It has always existed for me, as it does for many others. Probing below the surface is one way to help people understand their experiences, which in turn relates to life journeys. The paranormal is very spiritual.

What are your current interests in the field of paranormal research?

I always have multiple projects going, which constantly shift from topic to topic. I remain interested in everything A-Z. At the moment I am working on projects related to dreams and astral travel, spirit communications, demons, Shadow People, sexy ghosts, vampires, faeries, channeling, UFOs and angel communications. I have ongoing investigations on an invitation basis and consult on negative hauntings. Plus I am recording CDs and working on some film projects. Never a dull day!

What current projects are you working on in these fields of interest?

Other than mentioning topics I am looking at, I don’t get too specific about content, slant or format until something is near completion.

What has been your most memorable experience in the field of paranormal research?

It’s hard to single out one experience when I deal in so many fields. Should it be an angel encounter, a fairy sighting, an ET encounter, a demon encounter, a mystical satori, a Shadow Person sighting? I have had all of those, some multiple times, and each experience is “most memorable” in its own unique way. I would say that perhaps one of my more unusual experiences was doing spirit releasement of earthbound souls while lying in a morgue body rack at Waverly Hills Sanitorium. The description is posted in a blog on my website, www.visionaryliving.com, and also on MySpace, www.myspace.com/rosemaryellenguiley.

What are your favorite paranormal places to investigate?

Gettysburg is unending! Fortunately I am only an hour away from it. Also I like ruined prisons, hospitals, reformatories, etc. – they have high levels of activity. The Stanley (Hotel) is worth repeated visits, too.

What do you feel is the effect of “paranormal reality television” programming on the general public?

The good side of the shows is that they have gotten many people interested in study and investigations. The down side is, some people acquire unrealistic expectations about the frequency and drama of phenomena. Stuff doesn’t happen every time and at the drop of a hat. Things on TV are often compressed and dramatized. And demons are not everywhere! After some of these distorted shows, the rest of us have to deal with panicked phone calls.

Jay and Grant (from TAPS) remain the best, and they have generated a huge audience, which has benefited the entire field.

In reference to the recent upswing in belief in the paranormal where do you see Parapsychology in 5 years?

I do not see much of a rebound for parapsychology, which flat-lined some time ago in terms of institutional funding and scientific research. I think the momentum will remain in the field of the lay person doing paranormal investigation. Also, there will be more research into consciousness and intentionality. Some parapsychologists may swing in that direction.

Do you have any advice to give to the readers?

I find a lot of people want to jump into investigating the paranormal without knowing much about it, and especially without understanding how phenomena can impact a person, physically, psychically and emotionally. I recommend getting some grounding through reading and study. It pays off!

I would like to thank Rosemary for taking the time to speak with us and for sharing her knowledge and experience with myself and the readers of HTM. You can get more information on Rosemary, her experiences and upcoming projects at:

www.visionaryliving.com,

www.myspace.com/rosemaryellenguiley


* Words in parenthesis ( ) have been added by the author for clarity.

 

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