Are You Skeptical or Open to the Supernatural?

For most of my life, I've been a skeptic. I didn't really believe in the supernatural or think that anything unexplained could be real. However, the past few years have changed my perspective on this matter. I've come to understand that sometimes, there's more to reality than meets the eye.

My Sixth Sense

Believing in the sixth sense, that inner voice that warns of danger or guides us, has always been a part of my life. But until the last few years, I never really paid much attention to it. My sixth sense has, however, come into play in a significant way over the past few years.

A House Infested with Flies and a Mysterious Statuette

It all started with a curious purchase from a thrift store. I bought a statuette that reminded me of the statue of Pazuzu from the classic horror film, The Exorcist. What set this apart was that it did not have an erection, as the Pazuzu statue in the movie did. This statuette didn't appear to have any immediate significance, but it might have been the first sign that something mysterious was at play.

The following day, my home was infested with flies—both tiny fruit flies and common house flies. Despite purchasing multiple cans of insecticide and various types of fly traps, the problem persisted. My natural approach to dealing with depression, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, regular exercise, and sunlight, began to fail me.

It's worth noting that flies often carry ominous connotations in folklore and literature, such as in the Amityville Horror, where they symbolize an impending doom. Additionally, the demon Beelzebub, known as the Lord of the Flies, further added to the unsettling atmosphere my home had taken on.

Paranormal Experiences and Their Consequences

Alongside the fly invasion, I experienced a series of unsettling occurrences. I would wake up in the middle of the night hearing someone call my name. I even heard scratching sounds outside my home, which I initially attributed to the branches scraping against the house or a cat jumping on my bed.

I tried to rationalize these experiences as my imagination or a natural fear of the unknown. However, the constant feeling of being watched and the worsening of my depression made me reevaluate my skeptical stance.

Seeking Help and Symbolic Acts

Determined to seek help, I started praying. Though I consider myself agnostic, I do believe in unseen forces and the existence of evil. My prayers were a desperate attempt to find solace and healing.

One day, the idea struck me that I should get rid of the statuette. I was actually quite attached to it, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it was causing me trouble. To address this, I decided to throw it away during the trash collection day. In the days following, I noticed a significant reduction in the fly population, and my nightmares and depressed feelings began to subside. I regained my energy and came to terms with the fact that the statuette might have been a symbolic cause of my troubles, but it wasn't inherently cursed.

Concluding Thoughts

The experience taught me that sometimes, even the most logical explanations might not be enough. Though I don't put star-shaped statuettes back in my home, I've learned to be more open to the possibility that the world might be more complex and full of mysteries than we often assume.

Belief in the supernatural or a sixth sense is a deeply personal journey. It is a matter of individual experience and interpretation. Whether you're open to the possibility that the world is filled with unseen forces or remain skeptical, it's important to be mindful of the experiences that challenge your beliefs. Sometimes, the world is stranger and more beautiful than we can imagine.