Inner Vision Switched On From Birth

And not knowing how to accept it . . .

Take it from me: being oblivious and unaware, or living in a culture that does not recognize the subtle differences in their children, is changing. There are those who have their inner vision switched on from birth. They can feel, see, and hear what others cannot, and it is not an easy transition into this world that deadens the spirit and crushes the soul.

Their super-sensitive state is smacked, whacked and threatened out of them, or they learn to hide it and themselves very carefully. They withdraw into shyness or become introverts, trying to make sense of why they can feel the man or woman’s intentions, the kindness of a stranger, and the harm that has not come around the corner yet. They have no way of expressing or communicating their sensitivity to those around them, and at best, they have intense feelings in a world where feelings are considered weak or unfortunate.

From personal experience, the world always seemed jagged, as if millions of broken shards were pointing in my direction – the world was unpredictable and dangerous. Many create coping mechanisms that range from physical assurances, kinesthetic safety, and comforting habits that often end in disorders.

There are psychological labels for those who are diagnosed – the alleviation and frustration in the parents often does nothing for the sensitive child who is switched on with no way of channelling it into a positive outcome. They may be taken to see psychologists or psychiatrists in the hope that somehow there is a reason for their behaviour and a pill will correct and normalize them.

But the world inside the sensitive ones, whose inner vision is switched on, is unlike the world around them. They learn tough and abusive lessons, and childhood can be a traumatic experience for them. They turn to harmful coping mechanisms like drugs, anti-social behaviour and alcohol, hoping to feel less sensitive and abnormal. The jaggedness does not go away, but with the right guidance and understanding, they can learn to channel those sensitivities to trust themselves and the feedback they receive from their world.

They need meaning as well as a guiding hand that is well-versed and experienced in what they are going through. Their sensitivity is a strength if it is married with understanding and training. Having spent a lifetime learning and being taught how to get past all the ideas of the world, it is possible for these ‘open ones’ to rise up out of superstitions, labels, and introversions.

Most often, the parents were never drug users, are good ‘Christians,’ are not abusive, and have fairly normal lives, but their acceptance of the ‘other side’ of unknown sensitivities is severely lacking. Their self-denial can impact the meaning that these children are giving to their experiences. It is common for them to think that something is wrong with them, that they are chemically imbalanced or schizophrenic, because what other explanation can be given to those who ‘see dead people?’

It ushers in the realms of clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience and psychic sensitivities, and this world may not be ready to make those abilities a common phenomenon . . . yet. Most commonly, ‘open’ inner dialogue would ask, ‘What is wrong with me?’, ‘Why do I intensely dislike that person I have just met,’ or ‘Why would I rather be caught in a blizzard than go on that road trip?’ These sensitivities allow them to pick up future events. Maybe that road trip has a possible accident along its route.

Some can feel darkness in another person, and whilst we will avoid words like ‘evil’ (for it is a religious connotation), there are those who act upon their darkest thoughts, sometimes without remorse. These sensitive people can spot them from a mile away, perhaps by something unnoticeable in their aura or field of being. As a child, have you ever tried to grab your parent’s attention about someone shaking your father’s hand, whom you know to be a very bad person? What would they say?

They might dismiss you out of embarrassment.

They might tell you to go inside and play.

They would apologize for their child’s behaviour.

They would not comprehend what that sensitive child feels and knows.

One of the best things a parent can be is open to their child’s actions, words and feelings without feeding them adult ideas. Allow them to express anything that causes them to shrink or withdraw, trusting them to speak privately about their feelings. These children – with their inner vision open – need to be understood, heard, and taught how to trust themselves and strengthen their imagination. The one thing that always helps is when one of the parents is also sensitive and has had to deal with the same sensitivities as their child. If they have learnt to access and trust their own abilities, they will know how to guide their child into a safe environment of thrusting themselves.

These sensitive children need to know that they are safe in the family setting, that feeling different is not bad, and that nothing is ‘wrong’ with them. It is challenging to make sense of the world, to know what it wants from them, and what they must become to ease their experience. It does not surprise me that so many turn to drugs to cope . . . it is sad and unnecessary . . . but it is what is happening now.

Their feedback mechanisms make them believe that the whole world is processing information like they are and that everyone knows what they know. That is not correct. They are picking up on so much more without knowing what to do with the information. They cannot convey it, do not know how to let it go, and feel like they are in sensory overload most days.

It is totally understandable that they hide behind computers, behind closed doors, buried in books, and reluctantly do the activities their parents want them to do just to please them. They can be unsociable to a heightened degree and prefer only one or two people with whom they feel comfortable enough to spend time. They will not like crowds, family gatherings, or social commitments.

Learn to recognize your child’s sensitivities . . . acknowledge yourself . . . and accept that you cannot force a square peg into a round hole. Our world requires a different education system that recognizes these super-sensitive beings and allows them to become strong members of society. They don’t need labels . . . they need understanding and correct guidance. That guidance can only come from those who have had to learn the process and are empathetic from personal experience.

The world needs an educational safety net for these individuals.

But most of all - we need to give positive meaning to their sensitivities. They need to know that there is something right with them. When society thinks something is ‘wrong’ with them - it tries to find a cure. They don’t need a cure; they need to learn and understand themselves so that instead of hiding and withdrawing, they strengthen their abilities and become valuable members of our world.

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Why Herbs May Not Work - Pt 1

Editor: Dorothy Turner

Why Herbs May Not Work - Pt 1

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