Why Some Spirits Stay Earthbound

So, What Exactly Are Earthbound Spirits?

Earthbound spirits, commonly known as ghosts, are deceased individuals who remain on the earth plane after death. In essence, they become stuck in the physical environment. Moreover, these spirits still feel the emotions of pain, anger, and frustration.

When the body expires, the spirit of a person, along with their consciousness, usually moves into the astral realm to begin a new existence. This astral dimension, also known as heaven or the Light, is very close to our physical dimension. Sadly, some spirits don’t immediately cross over to the Light upon death. These spirits are commonly referred to as Earthbound Spirits.

Why Spirits Don’t Cross Over

Earthbound spirits are individuals who either consciously or unconsciously, don’t make the crossing to the other side. These spirits may or may not be aware they have died. Perhaps they are so traumatized by the death experience; they literally cannot see the light.

Spirits that remain earthbound often linger in familiar or happy places such as homes or workplaces, a beloved library, or even wander property. Additionally, a spirit might stay behind because of someone they deeply cared for. Their deep love and concern for that person binds them to the earth plane and they want to remain at that person’s side. They do this not knowing how detrimental this can be  for the object of their love.

Earthbound spirits usually spend an isolated existence. These spirits continue consciousness ensconced their own little world. They choose to remain in the locations where they once felt the most comfort and safety regardless of how lonely they feel.

Some earthbound spirits are extremely hostile. For example, if electing to stay tied to their former home, the spirit may be highly resentful of subsequent owners. These hapless individuals, unaware that the former owner is still hanging out, may experience its wrath in the form of outward physical and sometimes violent spirit activity.

Some Benign Spirits Find They’re Stuck

Many harmless earthbound spirits find themselves stuck. They’ve chosen to ignore spiritual guides and loved ones from the spirit realm who’ve come to escort them to the other side. 

The reasons for this conscious choice also vary. Significantly, some souls can’t bear to be separated from family members. Or, they’re highly concerned about a particular family member–such as a spouse left behind. Ultimately, they instead, elect to stay until grief has lessened.

Many earthbound spirits have an agenda. You might encounter these spirits in a previously owned home, a place of business, an old battlefield, or even seen wandering around a property. In other cases, spirits might inhabit a space somewhere in our reality but are not consciously aware of where that is.