Right Tap Short Story

Throughout my childhood I could never say I had the most exciting life, even now I can still say that about my daily routine. Although my family put effort into nurturing me into a well-rounded member of society since youth, I never felt any change or progress personally; it was more as if I simply adapted to whatever expectations my elders had of me. I know this feeling did not apply to me only, in fact, I was once in a classroom full of fifty-two people who accommodated to whatever came their way.

I like to think of myself as a stick to the routine type of person. I don’t like monumental changes. When I was in high school I use to come in the class sit down, and write note to the end. When I stepped out of class I still always had a question to be answered. In 11 grade reading class there would be times that I would be so lost that I would just put my head down and wait until class end and I would walk out with frustration because if I raised my hand , to ask a question I thought some one might laugh at my question and I would feel embarrassed. Towards my senior year in high school I learned how to over come my fear of facing the real world and asking all the question I need to help me succeed through out life.

Throughout recorded history, man has sought explanations for the various phenomena that occur in every facet of nature, and when no obvious answer is forthcoming, still a theory is often proposed.  These explanatory theories, often taking the form of stories or chronicles, are usually linked to some sort of mysticism or divine intervention.  By ascribing that which he does not understand to the gods’ will at work, man avoids facing up to his own lack of knowledge in a given area, and also draws comfort from assuming that the universe does indeed function under the guidance of divine beings.  Thus the explanatory accounts that man crafts enhance his own security, quelling the fear of chaos that

Singer and Benassi (1981) described a positive correlation between environmental uncertainty in western countries and occult beliefs. Although it could be argued that they may be overreaching with this generalization which is not supported with data, there is truth to this correlation. Humans try to be rational, and logical, and think critically, but in uncertain situations, we look to our environment, the physical and social environment, to provide us with information. Therefore, superstitions and supernatural phenomenon seem possible if no logical explanation can be given, and if the feedback from the environment reinforces what could be occult beliefs. French, Haque, Bunton-Stasyshyn, & Davis (2009) conducted an experiment attempting to investigate whether they could try to create a “haunted” room, and if participants would experience more abnormal sensations. Participants were informed they may feel some abnormal sensations prior to entering the room. Majority of participants reported having three or more abnormal sensations in the 50-minute period they were in the room. These sensations can be a result of susceptibility, but the uncertainty of that environment, and the lack of information may create these sensations and can validate occult

Very little is known about the nature of the human mind. The mental and social life of humans is based on the mind, yet not much is known about it and the extent to which it can go. In all cultures there is a belief about the mind, the heart, and the soul, with a variety of notions about these parts of the human being. Psyche in its ancient sense is extended to limits that go beyond the human body in many of the existing cultures. Surveys that have been done in most countries of the West, Britain, and the U.S have consistently shown that a significant portion of the populations in these regions believe in the occurrence of psychic phenomenon and more than fifty percent believe that they have at one point or another personally experienced it (Sheldrake 102). Considering these beliefs and experiences, it is senseless to claim that the mind is only restricted to the brain. This makes the advocates of mechanistic orthodoxy make an assertion that since paranormal phenomena lacks a scientific explanation, it is non-existent. According to scientific education, this is regarded as superstition but there still calls for need of more study and research into this widespread phenomenon.

I grew up watching Sesame Street, spending days exploring the thick foliage surrounding my neighborhood, and making as many new friends as possible. I was always allowed to dance in the rain and was constantly reminded that spiders just as afraid of me and I am of them. I never had just one favorite color and I never had just one favorite book. And there were never enough answers to satiate my hunger for knowledge. My parents provided me with occasion to explore my interests and pursue my passions. I found joy in horseback riding, karate, and art classes. So I expressed myself in many ways. I explored creative writing, tennis, and mountain biking. Some hobbies faded into the woodwork, while others remained a part of me. It was my last year of high school where I found a passion that would change everything.

phenomenon, known as pareidolia, is the idea that humans are prone to find patterns in chaos. Similarly, as curious creatures, we strive to develop a guide in a life of uncertainty. An inherent aspect of human nature is the desire to establish a purpose for every action and a creed for existence. In addition, we remind ourselves of the flaws that we must abstain from. Such reminders are often found in religions such as Christianity and Hinduism and dystopian literature. Ursula Le

When we notice random coincidences, we may forget that they are random and instead see them as correlated. We can easily deceive ourselves by seeing what is not there.

Like all kids my age, I’ve dreamed of success. I always subconsciously wanted to be known or be recognized for something. However, it was clear that I set up my life in a way that was inconceivable. My daily behavior revolved around apprehension. But, after reading this book, I reevaluated my attitude toward life. I didn’t have an immediate revelation, but it was clear that my personality was formed solely by negativity. In my mind, I was just a teenager “being myself,” but this was not going to give me the fulfillment that I envisioned. Deep down, I wanted to explore. I wanted to see new places and meet new people. However, I was set up as someone that will have a life that would be dictated by the fear of uncertainty. After this realization, it was clear I had two

It started when I was 12. When the clock changed from 1999 to 2000, numbers appeared over everyone’s heads. I didn’t bother to tell anyone about it because I’d seen enough movies to know no one would believe me. I couldn’t ever see my own number, not in photographs or mirrors. My mother was a three and my father was a two. It took me three years to figure out what the numbers meant.

Sometimes the things in our lives don’t go according to our plan. They can even turn our world upside down.

There is no perfect model to explain abnormal behaviours. Similarly, the supernatural model has a number of strengths and weaknesses.

Crack crickle snap The leaves under my feet grabbed my ankles like little tiny hands. It was a cool and dark october night. The thick fog was rolling over the treetops. The wind blew my hair like leaves on the wilting trees. I was with my friend Jim and we were going to play man hunt. i was it first. He ran off into the night to hide. We were in my backyard, so nothing bad could happen, right. Wrong. I heard a loud scream It sent a chill down my back. Then silence I was looking for Jim but he was nowhere to be found. i yelled his name a couple of time. Jim, Jim, but no answer. I started to walk towards where I heard the scream. There was a giant hole in the ground with a sign next to it that said Free Candy. I wasn’t falling for a stupid tenagers

the paranormal with as much respect and analysis as physics or the chaos theory."13 The

All things considered, life is unpredictable at every turn. Instead of trying to manipulate its unforeseeable trajectory, time is best spent by living it. Thus, last December when my life was unceremoniously upended, it took me awhile to stabilize and regenerate.