Why Spirit Shows Up At Night

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What I know for sure is that spirit doesn’t want to scare you.  They are looking for ways to get our attention.  If you are someone who had intuitive gifts as a child, then you know that somewhere along the line you most likely told them to go away or stopped communicating all together.  
 
I had a client who brought her daughter to see me.  Mary Kate was 5 and she talked all day long about her “friends”, Thomas and Rebecca.  They would visit at night and Mary Kate’s parents would wake up to hear her whispering and talking in her bedroom.  And, when they went to check on her, they could see her having an animated conversation without anyone else in the room.  I asked Mary Kate if her “friends” came to visit often, and she replied, “Oh, Yes.  We have tea and play every night after Mommy and Daddy are sleeping.”
 
As Mary Kate got older, she stopped communicating with her “friends” and in her early 20s, she began to pick up on spirit once again. 
 
We are most receptive at night which is why spirits visit then.
 
Typically, we are more relaxed during the evening hours.  When we are asleep, all the daily momentum stops, and our to-do lists are at rest until morning.  In the sleep state, we are open, receptive, and our minds aren’t getting in the way.

So much can occur during our sleep state.  We may astral travel, vising distant lands or even our childhood home, or, we may hang out with our spirit guides, learning and exploring more of our soul’s journey while in this life.  Our dreams can offer another way for spirit to communicate with us.  We may wake up with just the answer that previously eluded us, or with a sense that all is well and that we are divinely guided and loved from the heavenly realms.   
 
Reasons spirit may be visiting at night:

• They are wanting to connect with or communicate with their loved ones here in the physical.  Often there is a message they would like to relay to their loved ones or to help with the grieving process.  
• The spirit may be getting ready to move into a new part of their journey and are wanting to say goodbye.  When a spirit reincarnates, we can still connect with their soul’s essence in the afterlife.  
• Someone in the physical may be getting close to crossing over and spirit is coming through to comfort the living by letting them know they are not alone and to not be afraid of the light when their time to cross over comes.  
• They are confused – yes, spirit can get confused.  I had an elderly spirit come through looking for his wife one night.  Another night, I had a young boy spirit come through who couldn’t find his mother.  
• It may be your spirit guides and angels wanting to connect with you or they are assisting you with something and when our conscious mind is resting, this makes it easier for them to connect with us.  We may even have dreams that seem so vivid and real and yet once we are awake, they fade away.  
• Spirit doesn’t have a concept of time like we do.  They have no reason to have a 24-hour day when time is eternal for them.  So, time doesn’t matter to them, again, spirit is trying to get our attention and look for opportunities when we are receptive to them.

 
If Spirit visiting at night is bothering you, like it does for most of us, you can set boundaries and even business hours with spirit.  You can tell them when you’re willing to connect, how they can connect with you, and who you’re willing to connect with.
 
You are in the driver’s seat with your energy and your home so don’t feel bad about setting boundaries and ground rules for spirit to engage with you.  It’s like that person who stays long after the party is over.  At some point you will let them know it's time to go home. 

What are some ways to ensure a peaceful, spirit-free night?

• Setup business hours for spirit to visit – if this works for you i.e. you would like to communicate with spirit. 
• Wrap yourself, and your loved ones, in an energetic bubble – see or imagine a beautiful luminescent ball of white light wrapping you with divine energies while you sleep.
• Infuse your home with positive energy – you can even wrap your home in an energetic bubble.  
• Smudging works wonders to clear the energy from your home. 
• Create light grids in your home.
• Ask your spirit guides and angels to ensure your sleep isn’t interrupted.

 
If all else fails, reach out to a medium or energy worker who can help you with the energy in your home.  Spirit will continue to try to get your attention so if you need a little support, make sure you reach out.  Spirit will thank you and your home will be your sacred space for rest and rejuvenation. 
 
Another way to think of spirit, is that they are just people without bodies.  They cannot bring any harm to you or your family and they are not more powerful than you are.  Spirit communication is a beautiful gift and capacity and, with your focused intention, you can develop your connection with the spirit world in a way that works best for you.      
 
Shauna Chandler is a Spiritual Medium, Teacher and Guide, a mind-body science enthusiast, an avid women’s empowerment advocate, and a loyal coffee and chocolate lover.  Her passion is sharing insights and inspiration, assisting clients with clearing anything holding them back, creating room for magical possibilities to take root and grow.  Shauna lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with her husband and daughter.  Visit www.shaunachandler.com for more information.