There are times when you feel may have felt an unexpected chill, or even felt something touch you when you swear there was no one else around. A lot of people tend to brush off these sensations and may even not think twice about them. However, some people say these could be signs a deceased person is nearby. Read on to find out how to tell if there's a deceased loved one's presence around you.
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Philosophers, religious experts and others from all walks of life continuously ponder the afterlife. Some people are extremely adamant about their belief that we don't simply turn to dust when we die, and others are convinced that there is no such thing as life after death.
An after-death communication happens when someone who has passed attempts to contact you in the afterlife without the use of a medium or a psychic, according to after-death.com. (It's worth it to note there's no scientific proof after-death communication is real.)
Whether you believe in the afterlife, chances are you have encountered some of these signs at least once in your life. Why not consider the possibilities?
In your dreams. This is the most common way for your deceased loved ones to visit you, according to psychic medium Amanda Linette Meder. They may appear surrounded by light or might even try talking to you.
In a song. Sometimes the deceased like to drop you little reminders that they are still around, and they may do so by letting you hear a song that might remind you of them.
Sensing a shift in the air. Sometimes we may feel a slight breeze, or even a sharp drop in temperature. No, your thermostat isn’t broken. Someone you once knew might be nearby.
Touch. Meder says feeling a loved one’s touch a few days after their passing is common and extremely likely. This might be a slight brush of the hair or a tap on the shoulder. Either way, someone may be trying to send a message.
Smell. Clairscent, or smelling a fragrance that reminds you of a certain deceased loved one, might be that person's way of letting you know they're OK. This could be their favorite perfume, a dish they used to make or even the smell of their shampoo.
Movement. Sometimes objects will unexpectedly go missing, or random objects will fall out of nowhere. When you can't otherwise explain this phenomenon, it stands this could be a sprit trying to reach you.
Pets. If your dog begins to bark out of nowhere, or gets excited about something that doesn’t seem to be there, you may be amongst a deceased person.
Lights flickering. This doesn’t just happen in the movies. You might also notice the television flickering on and off, or a phone call without an answer at the other end of the line, according to littlethings.com. This could be your loved one trying to communicate with you.
Numbers. You may be seeing recurring numbers over and over again, whether consistently or sporadically. If you pay enough attention, you might come to find that these numbers may actually be a birth date or anniversary date of someone you knew who has passed away.
Signs. Have you ever experienced a time when you have felt depressed or generally down in the dumps, and then you hear your favorite song on the radio or you get an unexpected phone call from a friend? These are signs that your deceased loved one is looking after you, and sending positivity your way. This is synchronicity at work.
Funerals. Spirits attend their own funerals after they pass, according to psychic James Van Praagh. Although you might not be able to see these signs because you are so focused on your grief, there is a chance that they may be trying to connect with you. Look out for cold spots when you attend these services.
Whatever signs you may encounter, it is important to keep in mind that most of the times, these spirits are actually loved ones or people you once knew. There is generally no need to be fearful. They could even be your former pets.