sensitivity

Why some people sense spirit more easily than others: Have you ever met someone who seems to just know when a spirit is around — someone who feels chills in certain places, dreams vividly of loved ones, or seems to pick up energies long before anyone else does?

People often ask me, “Kristian, why can some people sense Spirit so easily, while others feel nothing at all?”

It’s an excellent question — and the answer is both simple and deeply layered. Every single person has the capacity to perceive Spirit, but the clarity and frequency of that perception depend on many factors: emotional openness, sensitivity, upbringing, belief, and even biology.

Let’s explore what’s really happening when one person feels the unseen while another remains unaware.

We Are All Spirit, First and Foremost

Before diving into “ability,” we must remember one foundational truth:
You are Spirit before you are human.

Your body is a vessel; your consciousness is eternal. The same spiritual energy that animates you is the same energy your loved ones in Spirit exist within.

So the question is not whether you can sense Spirit — you already can. The real question is: how much are you attuned to it?

Think of it like a radio. The broadcast is always playing, but unless your tuner is aligned to the right frequency, you’ll only hear static.

Sensitivity Is a Spectrum

Spiritual sensitivity is not an on/off switch — it’s a spectrum. Some people are born naturally attuned to energy, emotion, and subtle atmosphere. Others develop that sensitivity later through experience, healing, or trauma recovery.

Neither is better; they’re simply different expressions of awareness.

In my years as a medium and psychotherapist, I’ve observed that people who easily sense Spirit often share certain characteristics:

Deep empathy and emotional intelligence.

A heightened awareness of moods, environments, and people.

Strong intuition or “gut feelings.”

A vivid dream life.

A sensitivity to noise, light, or energy shifts.

A reflective or creative personality.

These traits are not accidents; they’re the natural expressions of a soul tuned to subtle frequencies.

1. Emotional Openness: The Gateway to Spirit

Spirit speaks through feeling far more than words. That’s why emotionally open individuals tend to perceive their presence more readily.

When you allow yourself to feel deeply — joy, sadness, empathy, gratitude — you widen your energetic field. That emotional openness creates a resonance that Spirit can match.

Conversely, if you’ve learned to suppress emotion or guard yourself from vulnerability, it can create energetic “filters” that dampen perception. It’s not punishment; it’s physics of the soul.

Spirit vibrates through love and emotion. The more openly you live within those states, the more easily you perceive their presence.

2. The Role of Belief and Permission

Belief is not just philosophy — it’s energy. When you believe something is possible, you open an energetic gateway for it to occur.

If you’ve grown up being told that psychic perception is nonsense or dangerous, your subconscious mind may block subtle awareness out of self-protection. That mental resistance acts like static on the radio dial.

Meanwhile, someone who believes communication is possible naturally relaxes their analytical filter, allowing Spirit’s impressions to flow through.

You don’t have to be a blind believer; you just need to hold a willing curiosity. Belief isn’t about certainty — it’s about permission.

When you silently say, “If you’re there, I’m open,” you’ve already turned the key.

3. Vibration, Frequency, and the Human Energy Field

Spirit operates at a higher vibration — a faster, lighter frequency than the dense energy of physical matter.

When we’re anxious, exhausted, or emotionally heavy, our vibration slows. When we meditate, pray, create, or experience love, our frequency rises.

That’s why many people sense Spirit during peaceful or joyful moments — their personal energy field aligns more easily with Spirit’s.

It’s also why stress, alcohol, grief, and fear can dull sensitivity. The energy body contracts, and Spirit’s subtle whispers are drowned out by the noise of emotion.

Raising your vibration isn’t mystical; it’s practical. Rest, nourishment, gratitude, laughter, time in nature — all lift the energy you emit. The higher your frequency, the easier it becomes to perceive the higher frequencies of Spirit.

4. Childhood Conditioning and Early Sensitivity

Many children are naturally psychic. They talk to “imaginary friends,” describe loved ones who’ve passed, or sense presences that adults dismiss.

Over time, society teaches them to ignore it. Phrases like “Don’t be silly” or “It’s just your imagination” train the mind to close the intuitive channels that once felt completely natural.

Yet those abilities never truly disappear — they simply go dormant. Later in life, events such as loss, meditation, or emotional awakening can reawaken them.

I often say to clients: “You didn’t lose your sensitivity. You just learned to stop listening.”

5. Trauma and Heightened Awareness

This may surprise some people, but trauma can heighten spiritual sensitivity.

As someone who worked for years as a psychotherapist before dedicating myself fully to mediumship, I’ve seen this countless times. When the human system experiences trauma, it often becomes hyper-alert to subtle shifts — emotionally, physically, and energetically.

While that heightened state can cause anxiety or hypervigilance, it can also sharpen perception. The veil between worlds seems thinner for those who’ve learned to sense danger or emotional nuance.

If this resonates with you, know that sensitivity born from pain can evolve into empathic awareness — a gift rather than a wound, once integrated.

6. Grief as a Bridge Between Worlds

The period following loss is one of the most spiritually open states a person can experience.

When we grieve, our focus shifts inward. We think of our loved one constantly, sending thoughts, love, and longing into the ether. Spirit feels that — and responds.

That’s why many people sense their loved one’s presence most strongly soon after they pass. The emotional bond is active, the channel wide open.

Over time, as grief softens and daily life resumes, people often say, “I don’t feel them anymore.” In truth, Spirit hasn’t gone anywhere; it’s that your energy has shifted from receiving to living. The connection never breaks — it simply quietens.

7. Meditation and Stillness as Amplifiers

Spirit communication is like hearing a whisper in a busy room. Meditation quiets the noise so the whisper becomes audible.

Those who meditate regularly often notice spontaneous spiritual experiences: tingling sensations, intuitive thoughts, or the unmistakable sense of a loving presence.

This isn’t imagination; it’s receptivity. Meditation trains your consciousness to move between frequencies.

You don’t need to “try” to see or hear Spirit. You simply need to create quiet enough space for them to be felt.

8. The Left Brain vs. the Right Brain

From a psychological perspective, sensitivity to Spirit involves shifting from the analytical left brain (logic, reasoning, control) to the intuitive right brain (imagination, empathy, receptivity).

Children, artists, and dreamers often live more naturally in right-brain flow. They interpret life through feeling rather than data, which makes them better attuned to subtle energy.

Meanwhile, those who live in constant left-brain mode — high-pressure jobs, constant thinking, endless screens — may block intuition through over-analysis.

Spirit communication thrives when intellect and intuition work together — grounded awareness balanced with openness.

9. Personality and Purpose

Some souls choose sensitivity as part of their life path. Empaths, healers, artists, and caregivers often incarnate with an open auric field designed for connection and service.

These individuals feel everything — the joy and the sorrow of others. Their heightened awareness allows them to sense Spirit with ease, though it can also make life overwhelming until they learn grounding techniques.

If you’ve ever felt “too sensitive,” consider that sensitivity your superpower. It’s the same doorway through which Spirit communicates.

10. The Fear Barrier

Paradoxically, fear is one of the biggest reasons people don’t sense Spirit — even though the very act of fearing the unknown proves they already believe in it.

Fear lowers vibration and tightens the energy field. It tells the subconscious, “Close the door.” Spirit, ever respectful of free will, will not cross that boundary uninvited.

That’s why I always emphasise that true Spirit communication is safe, loving, and uplifting. Spirit does not wish to frighten you — only to comfort. When you shift from fear to curiosity, you open the gateway.

11. The Influence of Lifestyle and Energy Hygiene

Everything you consume — food, media, environment — affects your energy.
Excess alcohol, overstimulation, negative company, or constant noise dull sensitivity.

Grounding, rest, hydration, natural light, and laughter recharge the energy body. When your own field is balanced, Spirit’s presence feels clear and gentle instead of overwhelming.

Just as a musician keeps their instrument tuned, a spiritually sensitive person must maintain energetic hygiene. Your vibration is your instrument — keep it in harmony.

12. How Mediums Train Their Sensitivity

People sometimes think mediums are “chosen.” In truth, most of us train, refine, and discipline our natural awareness through years of practice.

In my own work, I learned to quiet my logical mind, expand my peripheral awareness, and differentiate between emotional intuition, psychic perception, and spirit communication.

The same way a musician trains their ear, mediums train their energy. The potential exists in everyone, but development brings clarity.

If you feel drawn to deepen your awareness, start with meditation, journaling, and gentle exercises in noticing — how a room feels, how your body responds to certain people or places. Those are your first lessons in energy.

13. The Psychology of Belief and Expectation

Human perception is shaped by expectation. If you expect to sense Spirit only through dramatic experiences — voices, shadows, or moving objects — you’ll miss the subtler signs.

Spirit rarely shouts. They whisper through intuition, memory, and gentle emotion.

When you redefine what “contact” looks like, you begin to notice how often it already happens: the well-timed thought, the inner reassurance, the spontaneous wave of calm.

Sensitivity grows not by seeking spectacle, but by learning to value subtlety.

14. The Role of Love and Familiarity

Spirit communication is rooted in emotional resonance. You recognise those you love in Spirit the same way you recognise them in life — by feel.

That’s why people often sense their own relatives more easily than strangers. Love creates a signature vibration that the soul instantly recognises.

You don’t have to “develop” that; it’s built into your energetic DNA.

15. How to Cultivate Sensitivity Safely

To develop your natural awareness without feeling overwhelmed:

Spend time in quiet environments each day, even five minutes.

Limit exposure to over stimulation.

Journal intuitive impressions and dreams.

Ground yourself physically — walks, water, breathing.

Work from love, not curiosity alone.

Never compare your experiences to others’. Your connection is uniquely yours.

Spirit will always meet you where you are emotionally ready to receive.

16. Why Some People Block It Entirely

If someone insists they’ve “never felt anything,” it’s often because their belief system, upbringing, or analytical nature unconsciously filters perception.

Spirit respects those boundaries. They don’t force contact where it’s unwelcome.

Interestingly, the same people who claim disbelief often experience coincidences or intuitive moments they can’t explain — but they rationalise them away. Spirit meets them nonetheless, quietly waiting for recognition.

17. Children, Animals, and Natural Sensitivity

Children and animals are among the most open to Spirit because they haven’t yet learned to doubt. Their awareness is instinctive.

Pets often react first during spiritual presence — staring, wagging, purring at thin air. Children sometimes report visits from deceased grandparents or siblings, describing details they couldn’t have known.

Spirit gravitates toward innocence because the energy is pure, free of scepticism or agenda. Adults can regain that openness through trust and wonder.

18. The Difference Between Sensitivity and Mediumship

Everyone can sense Spirit, but not everyone is a medium.

Sensing is perception; mediumship is translation. A medium acts as a bridge, converting energetic information into words, symbols, or emotion for others.

But all mediums begin as sensitive souls — and every sensitive person can learn to refine their awareness.

So, even if you never wish to work as a medium, your natural sensitivity is valuable. It connects you more deeply to life, love, and intuition.

19. The Balancing Act — Staying Grounded

With heightened sensitivity comes the responsibility to stay grounded. Feeling everything can be exhausting.

Balance spiritual awareness with everyday living: good food, laughter, structure, practical work. Spirit doesn’t want you floating through life detached — they want you fully alive and aware.

True sensitivity is not escapism; it’s integration.

20. The Loving Intelligence Behind It All

At the core of every psychic or spiritual experience lies love — not performance, not power, not mystery for mystery’s sake.

Spirit works through emotion because emotion is universal. They choose the most efficient route between their world and ours: the heart.

If you sense them easily, it’s because your heart is open. If you struggle, it’s because life taught you to close it. The work of sensitivity is, therefore, the work of reopening the heart.

21. Developing Sensitivity in Modern Life

In a world of constant noise, digital distraction, and rushing minds, sensitivity is often buried under mental clutter.

To reconnect with your innate awareness:

Spend time offline and in nature.

Practice listening instead of filling silence.

Reflect daily: “What did I feel today that I ignored?”

Cultivate wonder. Notice beauty. Gratitude sharpens perception.

Sensitivity is not about escaping reality — it’s about expanding it.

22. My Personal Reflection as a Medium

When I stand on stage during a psychic mediumship show, I don’t “summon” Spirit — I attune.

I quiet my energy until the atmosphere changes, and then I recognise the subtle cues: shifts in temperature, emotional tones, fleeting images, or phrases.

That same process is available to everyone. Spirit doesn’t only step forward for mediums; they step forward for anyone whose heart is listening.

The only difference is practice, patience, and faith in the unseen.

23. The Psychological Benefit of Sensitivity

From my background in Cognitive Studies and trauma counselling, I’ve long believed that heightened spiritual awareness is also a psychological gift. It encourages mindfulness, empathy, and perspective beyond the material.

People who feel connected to something greater often cope better with grief and find deeper meaning in everyday life. Sensitivity to Spirit isn’t just metaphysical — it’s healing.

24. The Gift and the Responsibility

Being sensitive to Spirit isn’t always easy. It means feeling deeply — sometimes too deeply. It means being porous to the emotions of others and the unseen.

But it’s also an extraordinary privilege. It means you can witness love continuing beyond death, presence beyond form, and intelligence beyond comprehension.

If you sense Spirit easily, treat it with reverence. It’s not about spectacle; it’s about service — to healing, understanding, and the reminder that life is eternal.

Final Thoughts: Sensitivity Is Remembering

Sensing Spirit isn’t a skill you learn; it’s a memory you recover.

You’ve always been Spirit. You’ve always been connected. The difference between those who sense and those who don’t lies only in how much they’ve remembered who they truly are.

The next time you feel that sudden warmth, that quiet knowing, or that unexplainable comfort — don’t dismiss it. That’s not your imagination. That’s recognition.

And Spirit, ever patient, will always meet you at the level of your awareness, whispering softly through the heart:

“You see me because you remember.”

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