Have you ever felt someone’s presence even when you can’t see them—as if the person is nearby, through a feeling of warmth, comfort, familiarity, or an awareness that’s hard to put into words.

The feeling is so intense, as if the person is right there in the room with you, and then they slowly disappear.

It often feels like an invisible “sixth sense,” prompting you to instinctively turn around or look over your shoulder.

Scientists often call this a “sensed presence” or “feeling of presence.” This is what I recently read:  In situations of isolation, fatigue, sensory deprivation (like a dark, quiet room), or extreme stress (like high-altitude mountaineering), the brain can misinterpret its own motor and spatial signals, creating the distinct feeling that a person is standing right behind you.

Feeling the presence of someone who has died is very common. People describe it as part of grieving for someone you loved. It is often described as an enduring emotional or spiritual connection, a sudden comforting warmth.

I loved the film “Ghost,” which starred Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. 🙂