In my opinion, there is a little bit too much drama in this field. We all know it, we have all experienced or witnessed it, at one time or another. Since Nicole and I started T.R.A.M.P.S. in 2009 we have experienced some of the Para-drama. Problems within the group, sometimes a little bit of drama outside of the group too. Fortunately nothing too serious. However, what puzzles me, is why some people in this field can be so vicious to one another. We, as a team, have not experienced this that much, but I have seen it on Facebook among other groups and even between some of the celebrities in this field. I think it is ironic that there is so much of this when we are all searching for the same thing and representing ideas such as "keeping an open mind." I think that everyone of the groups that we have encountered is different. They all have different individuals, tactics, ideas, and ways of doing things. It's something that, in my opinion, each and every one of us in this field should try their hardest to respect and do the best at keeping and open mind.
I feel that so many groups, even myself, and our group included, want to be recognized in this field. We get a cool piece of evidence and we want to share it and get it out on the web for someone to see. There is nothing wrong with that, it's natural. Then when the evidence is criticized for some reason or another, or someone shares their opinion, that is when things can start to get nasty. Then some of us take it the extra mile, "how cool it would be to be on TV." We see the Paranormal shows on TV and think, I can do that, that would be awesome! I will admit, I wanted that at first too. Now don't get me wrong, I also wanted to investigate and help others, but it was always in the back of my mind, how cool would it be to have a TV show. How can we get there?? We could make so much money and be famous! Oh boy, how I things change. Greed, ego, selfishness, resentments, and jealousy can all be such negative things, and can certainly draw negative and nasty things to you. I also think that is where some of the competitiveness starts. I can't really pin point what has humbled me and the group, or even when, but I do know that being a paranormal investigator, and a novice at best, nothing can prepare you for the evil that you can encounter out there in this field. Its everywhere and you need to be prepared. I think some groups and individuals can get caught up in really just wanting a show. And that's can be OK too. Some are just destine for it. You have to follow your dreams. I can honestly say, that is not what T.R.A.M.P.S. is about. Something changed for our team this past winter and spring and we will just have to save all that for another blog.
What I can say about the group is that we are all about helping others. There is a new way for us to experience this journey and it needs to be as drama free as possible. We are all going to make mistakes and hurt one another sometimes. We are even are going to try to justify our negative behaviors. However, its about learning from those experiences. We cannot plan for every situation that we may encounter in the future. Trying to only puts limits on our options. When we limit our thinking it's good to try to remind ourselves, to "keep and open mind." It's not healthy to hang on to old ideas of thinking. Sometimes its good to let go of those ideas when they no longer work for us. If we don't get attached to any one way to approach life, we all benefit and can adjust to things in this field with less stress and strain. That intern creates much more positive energy, and that my friends is what we need in this field. We need a lot of love, kindness, respect and open mindedness. I am a true believer in if more of us, including myself, practiced this way of approaching things, we would tend to attract others that are more flexible in there way of doing things in this field. So that way we can all learn to help each other more and maybe there would be less negative energy hanging around.
As the team grows and learns together in this field and in life, its nice to see us replacing old ideas with new ones for our group, and sometimes reclaiming other ideas that had been cast aside. It can only nourish and replenish our group. That is what its all about learning from one another. No, we are all not going to agree, but that is life. As it says in the Bible, Leviticus 19:18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am the LORD.
What wonderful words to live by, I just wish we all could live by those a little bit more. Sunday is the anniversary of the most tragic day in American history-9/11. Lets all take some time to remember those that lost their lives and gave their lives for one another. Love & Light to All out there! We are all in this together.
Andrea
