Well it could be both of your suspision corel so better if not to bring those trinkets then..
I have experiences with this paranormal this days. few days ago, i was informed that some entities are coming to my house and i expected them. i have huge problem that my brain cant cure and even out of my capacity. i talked to this entities(thought i cant see them but felt their presence around) and i slept...early in the morning when i woke up,,,,It was an amazing experience, i wake up that its like my whole body is so fresh, no stress, my mind is so clear and everything in me is just like new...its the best wake up i did in my life!!!again last night when i reached the house and checked my mails, i saw a mail from this person again informing me that they are still in my house,,,i was surprised, smiled and looked around, then i started to answer that mail from this person,,,the same time when im tapping that keys on the computer,,,i felt very very strongly that someone is holding my shoulder.(similar to what i do to my kids holding their shoulders or inakbayan in tagalog)..and i just ignored it but keep my smile...i dont force anyone to believe me but im just expressing what i experienced....