... when you consider the ancient Celts' affinity for the supernatural, which might go along with our high incidence of red hair. We ARE a pretty special people, y'know. Seeing the dead when they visit may not be normal to many cultures, but it is to us.
In California I once knew a family who'd occupied the same farmhouse for over 200 years. The current lady of the house invited me over to keep her company because the rest of the family had left on some extended errand. When I first walked in her front door, I said I thought she'd told me she was alone. A little nervously she said again that she was - except for me; why? I said the house just feels full of people.
She broke out in a relieved grin and said she was so glad to hear that because most of her family thought she was a little 'teched' the way she always felt the unseen presence of departed relatives in that house. I told her the unseen ones were friendly enough, even to a stranger. She said it was only her own sanity and respect from her living family that had concerned her.
I think this is easily distinguishable from schizophrenia in many ways. First, even if you receive a direct message, it's highly unlikely to be auditory. You just 'know'. Secondly, occasions tend to be intermittent and associated with a particular location. Thirdly, although visuals can be involved, most often you just feel a gentle presence.
My house is 100 years old and built around an 1847 log cabin. I've never felt alone here. Recently a neighbor who grew up in the area told me it had been a slave cabin, which I found records to verify, and that many people who'd tried to live here had been extremely uneasy and uncomfortable. I've been pretty happy with the house even though it'll take me another 10 years to consider the rehab finished.
People can make of that what they will.
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