Are There Bad Spirits? The Truth About “Hauntings,” Ghosts, and Mediumship

It’s one of the most common concerns people whisper to me after they learn I’m a medium: “You’re not going to attract any bad spirits, are you?” Or, “Aren’t you scared you’ll bring something dark into your house?” Hollywood and folklore have done a masterful job of embedding these fears into our culture. But here’s the truth: the spirit world is not out to get you. There are no evil beings lurking in the shadows, waiting to jump out during a reading. That’s myth, not mediumship.

Mediumship, at its core, is an act of love and connection. It’s about tuning into the higher vibrational frequency of spirit—one that is guided by healing, compassion, and purpose. When people talk about “bad spirits,” what they’re usually referring to is energy—residual emotion that clings to places, not beings that follow or haunt. For example, if you’ve ever walked into a room and felt a heaviness in your chest or a sense of unease, you’re likely sensing emotional residue, not a ghost. Our nervous systems are sensitive to the energy left behind by trauma, arguments, sadness, or even repetitive grief.

When someone says their house is haunted, what they’re likely experiencing is a pattern of energy that has gone unprocessed. Maybe someone once passed away in the home and that grief remains. Maybe there’s history—sorrow, illness, or neglect—that left a psychic imprint. But these impressions don’t have agendas or personalities. They don’t “attack.” They simply exist, and they can often be cleared with intention, compassion, and a little help from someone who understands how energy works.

The belief in evil spirits often stems from unhealed fear-based thinking, sometimes reinforced by childhood conditioning or religious dogma. Our brains are meaning-making machines, and when something unexplainable happens—like a creaky floorboard, a flickering light, or an emotional dream—we reach for the most dramatic story available. But spirit isn’t drama. Spirit is gentle, nuanced, wise, and always working for our highest good. It is only when we are in fear that we interpret neutral or loving messages as threatening.

At A Perfect Soul, I create a safe, grounded, and loving space for every session. Spirit communication is never about opening the door to something scary—it’s about opening the heart to something profoundly healing. If you’re someone who’s been curious but hesitant because of what you’ve seen on TV or been told to fear, I lovingly encourage you to reconsider. Visit www.aperfectsoul.com to learn more or book a session. Let’s replace fear with understanding—and maybe even a little wonder.