The words "ghost" and "spirit" can stir up very different reactions—even though at their core, both refer to someone who has passed on. For many people, "ghost" carries the weight of fear: haunted houses, horror movies, creepy encounters shaped by pop culture. "Spirit," on the other hand, feels gentler, more sacred, more connected to guidance and love. These reactions aren't random—they're conditioning. Decades of stories, films, and cultural narratives have wired us to respond to certain words