Notice the Unseen

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The reality of things is hidden in the realm of the unseen ~ Hamza Yusuf

Does something exist if we can’t see it? Do we distrust what we cannot see? Is there an unseen energy that powers our universe? Are there angels, spirit guides, or gods helping and guiding us? Do our loved ones ever totally leave us when they pass on? These questions have been asked since the beginning of time. And they are answered in many ways depending on the perspective and beliefs of the questioner.

What about the wind? Electricity, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, gravity? We know these all exist but cannot ‘see’ them. We can feel the wind blowing on our skin and see it moving the tree leaves. We can feel the gravity on a roller coaster ride. Our everyday world is powered by and runs with electricity, Bluetooth, and Wi-fi, yet unseen in the background. We know these are all as real as the ground we walk on.

What we notice in our everyday lives is also a matter of perspective. We look up and see a beautiful, dense pine tree but not the hummingbird sitting on her nest in a crook of a branch. She might see the thick needles around her but not us directly below her. Yet these things exist in reality, whether seen or unseen by the hummingbird or us. It is all a matter of where we focus our attention.

Some are more gifted at seeing what we cannot see. Consider the human energy field. This phenomenon has been studied and researched for centuries. It has a long history in Eastern cultures as a significant discipline in medicine, well-being, and health practices. Many who study this field can see and feel a person’s energy field or aura. Reiki practitioners today focus on removing blockages and balancing the energy in and surrounding our bodies.

What about psychics? Can they really talk to the dead? Can they predict the future? There is much debate about this. But consider a few things about your own experiences. Have you ever had a strong intuition telling you to do or not do something specific? Do you ever have a gut feeling about a person? Does the solution to a problem light up like a lightbulb out of the blue for you? I believe that we all have some psychic ability, and the intensity of it is as varied as the individuals in this world.

Some folks are decidedly more gifted at seeing the unseen. When we distrust the existence of what we can’t see, we lose touch with so much. The more we are open to tuning into the invisible realm, the more we should see. We can welcome the unseen into our life through stillness and meditation. This hidden realm becomes more apparent when we slow down, notice, and open our hearts to all possibilities.

Being open to and calling on our spirit guides will help us navigate our worlds better and calmly. These can be our loved ones who have passed on, angels, gods, or the universe. With an open heart, we can ask them for guidance and allow them to fill us with love, wisdom, and clarity.

By cultivating a relationship with all of the unseen, we broaden our sights. We notice more. We become more. What can you do to notice more of the unseen world?

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