People Panicker

Dear Tina,

Every time I am surrounded by a lot of people I get really uncomfortable, anxious and panicky. I am a very outgoing person and I like being social, but in crowds, at large parties or in a crowded elevator I feel almost sick. What is going on with me energetically, if anything?

—People Panicker

Dear People Panicker,

Yes, there is something going on with your energy, and although you may not think so now, it’s a gift! Let me explain.
There are a number of intuitive gifts out there and most of us naturally use at least two of them regularly. There are feeling or kinesthetic gifts, visual gifts and verbal gifts. Each of these innate abilities helps us receive intuitive information.

I’m not talking only about “seeing the future” or “hearing voices.” I’m talking about getting information about the world (and maybe beyond) that you can’t experience with your five senses. A hunch, a bad vibe, your inner voice … all of these are pieces of information that you don’t actually see.

The gift you’re describing is a kinesthetic gift. When you are in a situation with large numbers of people, you are literally bombarded by all of their energy. You can feel it, the good and the not so good. Well, why on earth is this a gift then, you may be asking? Hold your horses, I’m getting to that!

Imagine if you were able to have boundaries or filters surrounding you that allowed you to choose when, where and what type of energy you can feel. Imagine that you could use the energy you are feeling to gain knowledge about or for people. Imagine that this energy did not affect you. Instead, you could feel it to understand, and then let it go. Ah, I know I’m feeling much better.

When you have proper boundaries, your gift will not be attacked and instead you will gain control over your system. After you get a handle on your boundaries and feel comfortable, you would make a great therapist, social worker, HR rep, energy worker or simply a great friend!