Clairsentience means clear-sensing or feeling. This gift is also called empathy, and one who practices clairsentience is called an empath or a clairsentient. This spiritual gift is the ability to sense other people's emotions, feel the energy and vibrations of people, objects and situations. Clairsentience is generally a more subtle feeling , perhaps, as if we were experiencing the feeling ourselves.
Most people are clairsentient to some degree, but this gift occurs more strongly in people who also have a gift for clairvoyance and other spiritual gifts of the upper chakras. Mothers and fathers who are psychically attuned to their children are generally quite clairsentient. I have found that many people who are ready to begin their development already have a strong gift of clairsentience developing. This is a gift used around the world to survive in jungles, big cities, and situations where one must feel energies, and trust them. Clairsentience, along with clairvoyance and clairaudience, are truly gifts from God or the Creator to help us navigate the world better and more safely…if we will accept and use these gifts!
If you have the gift of clairsentience, it is important to begin to develop the upper chakras so that you are not affected in unpleasant ways as you walk in the world. Here are a few feelings you may already be having, and which may indicate that you need to take stock of yourself and truly make time to become clear about who you are, your purpose in the world, and your decision to make better use of your spiritual gifts:
Clairsentience is very important when learning to become a healer, but is helpful in the development of all of one's spiritual gifts. With conscious attention, it can be gift, rather than a detriment in our lives.
As clairsentience develops, you may notice that you are very affected (in body/mind/spirit) by the negative energy around you – around the world, and more up close and personal. Please begin to use the Protective Cocoons of Light meditation/prayer in the Spiritual Instruction Section on my website to begin to help you feel more comfortable using and trusting your clairsentience without being exhausted or overcome by unsavory energies. As you become more clear and balanced through meditation and prayer, unearthing your true self and working with Spirit, you will little by little begin to discern the difference between your own and others' emotional needs. By practicing the Protective Cocoons of Light you can begin to consciously tune out unwanted broadcasts, so that you may go forth and do your work in the world. Many clairsentients may feel they must respond to the needs of others that they are sensing. But, with understanding and awareness of this, one may choose to help rather than feel compelled to. Women, particularly, have been trained to sense needs, and to take care of everyone, excluding ourselves. When this occurs, we may find that we are completely exhausted in body, mind and spirit, and have nothing left to give, but keep giving anyway. Balance must be found, along with good common sense and a deep awareness of Self. Only we, as we make time to connect with our deepest Core, our Highest Selves, can determine what is true for us, and how the feelings we're sensing should be dealt with.
Meditation, contemplation, prayer and journaling are extremely important to discover who we truly are, what we need, and how to serve with our particular gifts. It is imperative that we make regular time to relax, heal, and ground ourselves. Additionally, at the beginning of each day and at night before retiring (and more, as needed) we must envelop ourselves in bubbles or cocoons of Light (see: Protective Cocoons of Light ) so that we can sort out whose energy is whose, not get caught up in other's “stuff,” and protect ourselves from negative energies in our lives.
Natural and healthy emotional release is important always, but especially as you develop your spiritual gifts. Both women and men are taught to stuff anger, rage and frustration, which is unhealthy for us and all those in our lives. Please try the Rage/Stress Reducers in my Home & Office Relaxation Techniques © under the Spiritual Instruction page on my website. Allow yourself to play, laugh, cry, release stress, anger/rage and feel cleansed to your Core!
Clairsentience is the psychic sense of the 2nd chakra (sexual, creative, pleasure, desire, relationships). The 2nd chakra and 3rd chakras need to be more developed, according to some “authorities.” Others say that the heart chakra should be developed and more opened. I personally feel that the heart chakra is the center we most need to focus on. Living from the heart chakra and developing our spiritual abilities from that center is paramount. When we regularly connect with this center, we become more aware of our Higher Selves and develop greater sensitivity, compassion and understanding toward others, as well as ourselves. Do allow yourself to nurture and touch others, and allow yourself to receive the same . When this natural flow of loving kindness is allowed to happen we are saying to one another “I am (or we are) here for you.” We are then reminded and assured that we truly are not alone in the world, or outside the Village of Humanity , but are part of the Circle of Love with our spiritual sisters and brothers.
According to those in the Highest Realms of Light, deep, rich communication with those in the World of Light is not made through our brains or solar plexus/power centers, etc. but through our hearts . And, the surest way to the heart of the wonders of Spirit is to emulate such high beings as Jesus, Buddha, Ramana Marharshi, Mother Theresa, Gandhi, and many other masters who brought their love, healing and guidance to the world. If we meditate on love and on the loving presence of highly-evolved masters, we will absorb the golden Light of those beings into our hearts and will gradually be changed. We will, over time, come to know what it is to be happy and peaceful, to be one with Spirit and all that is. To fully move into clairsentience, so we can assist others, as well as ourselves, we must focus on world love and deep empathy from our hearts. The belly, or 2 nd chakra, clairsentience can be part of this, but must also be combined with development and use of the 3rd eye, or intuitive chakra center. We must pay attention, be mindful and aware and have a willingness to be a clear and open channel as we develop our particular gifts, and use them to serve in the world in our own inimitable ways.
“Within you lies opportunity to grow in spirit.
Keep your feet on the Earth,
but lift your face towards the heavens.
Surrender to the Light with a tranquil mind,
and a heart full of the love of God.” (White Eagle)
Copyright © 2008 Mariah Crawford