Can It Really Happen
Well, that answer will be different depending on the person you ask. Some believe you can. Others believe you can’t. Still others don’t know one way or the other.
Nonetheless, I am going to give you my opinion as the author of a paranormal romance series. Please feel free to comment with your own beliefs about this subject!
What Would Likely Be The Case
Recently, I watched a good documentary on Netflix about Thomas Jefferson. I love history, and I’ve always been fascinated with how ancient people from the USA, Native Tribes, and around the globe, managed to accomplish so much without all the modern conveniences we enjoy today.
So, let us use President Jefferson as an example of how I think this would really go…..
Assuming that a person alive today can indeed contact a person who died years, or centuries, ago, I have often wondered what would be response from them.
Could we ask them questions?
Yes, I’m assuming that we could if that initial contact was made that is.
How would they respond?
Here is the thing I have come to believe: that even if, say, President Jefferson, could be asked a question, he would answer according to the knowledge he had at that time, and how the world viewed people and standards of living.
Q & A With President Jefferson.
Me: Mr. President, what do you think of air travel?
TJ: There’s only one form and that’s air balloons. It’s dangerous and slow. No, I don’t think much about it at all.
Me: Computers are commonplace in 2026. What do you think of them?
TJ: Ahh. I’ve used a slide rule and a Leibritz wheel many times. I’m glad you’re also enjoying them.
Me: Motor vehicles are also commonplace. Can you comment on them?
TJ: I know of a “fardier à vapeur”. It’s a three-wheeled steam-powered artillery tractor. And also the pressured steam locomotive became into being during my presidency. They are perhaps a nice hobby for some. But they will never replace a good horse.
Summary
You get the idea. I don’t think that people of the past can answer questions about things they have never seen or learned about in their time.
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Great topic! I have always thought that if a person from long ago were here today that they’d be totally confused and probably hate being here. It’s noisy and much more crowded than they lived with back in their day. And I agree that they could not offer many opinions or advice because they lived in a very different world.
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I believe that they (the dead) can communicate with us here on Earth if we want them to. And if we listen for it. It’s going to be hard, so it’s not for everyone. And I also believe that the dead can give us some kind of clues to help us solve problems. This is an interesting topic and it’s in keeping with your time travel story!
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One of my favorite subjects! Paranormal activity here at it’s best! Can we communicate with the dead? Sure, I think we can. I think it happens all the time. Is it all good, though? That’s the question! I always picture the dead answering us and giving us advice. But you’ve got me thinking. Maybe that’s not possible? Honestly I have never spoken to a spirit so I can’t say for sure. But I do absolutely think it happens!
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The problem is that people who are dead cannot speak. They lost that ability when they died. If we were to hear a voice that sounded like the dead person, it is probably an evil spirit of some kind. I never believed in those stories of a dead loved one leaving notes or clues about how to solve problems. That’s only for fiction! Nice post, Nancy!
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I grew up in an old house, over 100 years old, and most of the neighbors believed it was haunted. By who? I don’t know, but, there were some odd things that happened. Cold spots in rooms. Missing clothes or jewelry that turned up years later. Odd noises, such as something moving but there was nothing there. My parents and 5 siblings were used to but it could get creepy at times. I never heard any voices. However, my aunt who was visiting for a couple of weeks, swore she heard a woman in the attic scream. That’s as far as my experience with any possible dead people goes, but, I think it may be possible for them to talk to us. I agree that we may not be on the same page and it would be hard to understand each other. Thought-provoking post, Nancy!
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I’m not a psychic or a medium. However there are many people online and in person who claim they can speak to anyone who has left this life. Some of them get positive feedback and charge quite a bit of money for their services. I think it’s possible, if you have the ability and also the spirit on the other end wants to speak. There’s free will at work here so I don’t think anyone can force the spirit of a departed loved one to answer them.
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Great subject! I never seriously considered this, but I think it is possible. God can do anything. And if He wants us to speak with a person who passed into the next life, then it will happen! Love your work, Nancy!
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Nope. Don’t think it really happens. Except maybe someone who believes it so much that their mind plays tricks on them.
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