Sound moves in waves. Sound is not comprised of particles; it is a mechanical wave known as a longitudinal wave. Sound must travel through a medium such as the air, water, or solid matter. Sound cannot travel through a vacuum, so space is deathly silent. Sound works by compressing and/or decompressing individual particles in the medium it travels. By dint of this activity, soundwaves cause particles in the said medium to oscillate. 

This movement follows the trajectory of the sound waves. By creating high-pressure and low-pressure areas, these soundwaves make it possible for humans and animals to perceive sound. Remember, the wavelike behavior of the particles in a medium enables sound to travel from its source to our ears.

Frequency, amplitude, and decibels

Sound is measured in frequency (the number of oscillations per second) and wavelength amplitude (how high/low sound waves go). For example, if a soundwave completes 250 cps, it has a frequency of 250 Hz. The frequency, otherwise known as pitch, can be sharp for a whistle or low for a drumbeat. The amplitude is measured in decibels. The higher the amplitude, the greater the dB count. A human ear is capable of hearing 0 dB at 1 kHz. 

A speaking voice typically falls under 60 dB, while loud sounds are around 70 dB +. On the other hand, noise is wrongly associated with sound since noise is unwanted. For example, if you are listening to classical music, and a baby starts screaming in the background – that’s noise. 

Some of us can hear sounds that others can’t 

But our ability to hear sound is not restricted to a specific sound level or dB account. Contrary to popular opinion, the threshold of true human sensory hearing extends further into clairaudience. But before we approach this topic, we must present different sound levels and how the typical human ear hears them:

  • 0 dB represents the threshold for human hearing
  • The sound level in decibels for a volcano crater is 10 dB
  • If you are in Canyonlands National Park and you hear leaves rustling, that sound is 20 dB
  • The sound of crickets in Zion National Park at an elevation of 5 m is 40 dB
  • At Whitman Mission National Historic Site, conversational speech at 5 m is 60 dB
  • Thunder measures 100 dB at Arches National Park
  • At Vicksburg National Military Park, cannon fire at 150 m records at 126 dB

These are examples of specific sounds – natural and man-made. But there are other sounds we cannot hear, at least if we are not listening properly. The sounds pertain to the reception of intuitive vocal messages from the spirit world. As esoteric as it sounds – excuse the pun – there is tremendous gravity in these audio messages. Beyond the physical world lies an entirely different realm of existence – the spiritual realm. 

It exists because humanity and nature purportedly descend from a world beyond our world – a multiverse of near-infinite possibilities. The unseen energy forces that exist within the vacuum of deep space contain veritable spiritual elements with which we connect. Particle theory gives credence to the unknown energy realm within which spiritual forces may reside. 

Clairaudient people hear uniquely different sounds to regular sounds traveling through different mediums. First of all, the sounds are transmitted through the spirit medium and not through air, water, or solids. It’s a difficult concept in the corporeal world since it’s like a fourth dimension of sound generation. Experts liken these sounds to extrasensory perception of sound through various channels, perhaps inside your head, all from an external source, but almost in a surreal way. 

A true clairaudient individual might hear the sounds so vividly during their sleep that they awaken with a start. Skeptics are quick to point out mental health disorders in their abrogation of such abilities, but true clairaudients have no such mental health issues. The sounds are real, and the individuals interpreting them have crystal clear clarity as to their meaning, purpose, and impact.

Listen to that inner voice

It’s akin to an inner voice that cautions in a dangerous situation, even where apparent danger appears absent. It is a sense of knowing and premonition present at an opportune time. Sometimes, the sounds, voices, and messages are so clear they leave no doubt about their intent. Ignoring these sounds is perilous, but embracing them immensely benefits the receiver of these messages.

The origins of clairaudience are steeped in mystique; some people are born with this gift, and others develop it over time. Experts routinely attest to several tell-tale signs of clairaudience, notably a tinnitus-style ringing in the ears, hearing sounds when nobody is around, hearing personalized messages, or having had an imaginary friend as a child. 

Granted, many people with these abilities may feel like they’re undergoing a psychotic episode because it seems so surreal. But the proof of the pudding is often in the reality after hearing these voices. People with clear and proven psychic abilities no longer doubt themselves because the messages they receive profoundly affect their lives or the intended subjects of the messaging. Food for thought.