A closer look
Ever meet someone and within minutes feel strangely heavier or more awake? Mystics describe this as sensing another person’s energy field — not in the sci-fi sense, but as an intuitive reading. Before scoffing, consider body language: slouched shoulders signal one thing, sharp eye contact another. Mysticism reframes this subconscious reading as aura. Some spiritual traditions say colors hover around us, symbolizing state of mind: red for passion, blue for calm. Whether or not you believe in colors glowing, tuning into these impressions can heighten empathy. Try this small test: next meeting, notice what your body reacts to before your brain explains it. Our ancient wiring for survival might be closer to mystic intuition than we think.
