11 Beautifully Chaotic Signs Of A Person With A Deeply Feeling Mind
Ekateryna Zubal | Shutterstock A person with a deeply feeling mind often show some chaotic traits if you know what to look for. While these people can often feel misunderstood or isolated, these traits often open up a more intense, sometimes beautiful, world for them to appreciate.
From being socially aware to crying when a specific song comes on the radio, all of these signs of a deep mind contribute to a larger framework of vulnerability and empathy. They see the world through a lens characterized by true meaning, heart, and purpose, and it’s a superpower in the current state of the world.
Here are the 11 beautifully chaotic signs of a person with a deeply feeling mind:
1. They get emotional listening to music
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Music can often be a form of emotional regulation in people, because it offers a third space to feel, acknowledge, and express emotions we hold deeply inside ourselves. Especially for empathetic, deeply feeling people, they’re more likely to experience big emotions simply by listening to music, whether that’s a sense of euphoria or a few tears.
According to a study from Psychology of Music, people with high levels of empathy also often experience greater connectedness and social bonding in spaces that feature music. From parties to weddings, they feel a deep connection with other people when there’s a musical element involved.
2. They easily read the energy of a room
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Being able to read the energy of a room and adapt to it is are some of the beautifully chaotic signs of a person with a deeply feeling mind. They might be overpowered by all the energy or pressured to acknowledge it, but it’s still a superpower in many ways.
According to resiliency and wellness scholar Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, this kind of intuition is another form of social awareness. People who can easily read the energy of the room they’re in and notice other people’s energies are naturally socially present and aware.
They’re more observant, largely because they feel things and internalize the energy of spaces more than the average person. They can’t turn a blind eye when someone’s being left out or make excuses for ignoring someone’s presence, because their empathy demands these people and situations to be acknowledged.
3. They notice when someone’s feeling excluded
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People with deeply feeling minds often notice other people’s energy in conversations and interactions right away. They’re active listeners and always present when other people are around, allowing them to notice signs and nonverbal signals that other people, too caught up in their own needs and attention, might miss.
Considering experiencing a lack of social belonging is quite common in the modern world, according to social psychologist Geoff Cohen, it’s not surprising that empaths and people with deeply feeling minds are commonly exhausted by this extra intuition. They notice when people are feeling ostracized and left out in all environments, and while they do their best to change that narrative, it can take a toll on their emotional well-being.
4. They empathize with people who have hurt them
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While simultaneously accepting that forgiveness isn’t always the “right” choice, and that they deserve to protect their energy, people with deeply feeling minds and strong empathy still make space to give grace to the people who’ve hurt them. Whether it’s a partner who broke their trust or a rude service worker at a restaurant, they understand that they’re not always seeing the full picture of how someone’s feeling and what they’re dealing with when noticing their behaviors.
Of course, as a study from BMC Psychology reports, higher levels of empathy without a balance of boundaries and self-esteem can sometimes lead to more pain and mental health concerns. However, if someone is equally willing to give grace and protect themselves, this empathy can go a long way.
5. They have the hard conversations
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Whether it’s having an initially awkward phone call with a grandparent or addressing subtle hints of resentment in their friendships, being willing to have the hard conversations in life is one of the beautiful chaotic signs of a person with a deeply feeling mind. Even if it seems small, even something like a phone call can be incredibly powerful for influencing another person’s sense of isolation or loneliness.
They understand that communication and presence are necessary, even if it means tolerating inconvenience or being comfortable with a bit of discomfort in their routines. They hold their emotions openly and honestly, which makes it hard to sit with or live with complex emotions and concerns without addressing them actively.
6. They need alone time to recharge
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Much like introverted people need alone time after socializing to recharge their social batteries, people with deeply feeling minds need to prioritize their solitude for groundedness and emotional sanity. While interacting with people and navigating their lives out in the world, they tend to take on the emotional weight and burden of a million other things.
From other people’s negativity to worries about their partners and friends, people with deeply feeling minds take on a lot more emotionally than the average person. While they also tend to experience more powerful connections, fulfillment, and meaning from the mundanity of life, there’s no denying that their need for alone time is beautifully chaotic at times, but necessary.
7. They struggle with casual relationships
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While most people enjoy and crave an added layer of meaning in their conversations and interactions, according to a study shared by the American Psychological Association, there’s no denying that some people with deeply feeling minds seek them out more often than others. They appreciate vulnerability and depth that some people find uncomfortable, because they’re used to wearing their emotions on their sleeves.
They appreciate the depth and meaning that these conversations bring up, even if it's with strangers on the street or service workers. While the people around them might be uncomfortable with the impromptu conversations or the oversharing that tends to come from these conversations, they’re grounded and intentional for these individuals.
Especially when it comes to crafting relationships and putting a "label" on their connections with other people, people with deeply feeling minds appreciate the commitment and intention that comes from vulnerability and openness.
8. They love people deeply
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From showing up at inconvenient times to support someone or grieving the loss of a person incredibly deeply, loving with every ounce of their being is one of the beautifully chaotic signs of a person with a deeply feeling mind. They value other people’s presence, love, and relationships just as much as they do themselves.
Especially in our hyper-selfish, increasingly narcissistic world today, it’s a superpower to care about and love others with this much emotional intention.
9. They romanticize the mundane parts of life
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Romanticizing the mundane moments of life is one of the beautifully chaotic signs of a person with a deeply feeling mind. They make the most of their daily lives, even if the average person frets and burdens themselves with annoyance and frustration.
Even if that romantic perspective of life only cultivates space for mindfulness, experts believe that these experiences can truly boost psychological well-being and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. The more you adopt this kind of hyper-personal, romantic, and beautifully emotional view of life, the less daily moments of hardship and stress harden you.
10. They appreciate art on a deep level
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While the average person certainly appreciates music and art, people with deeply feeling minds often internalize and live alongside it in much deeper ways. Luckily, as a study from PLOS One explains, these kinds of art-centric experiences focused on humanity and human emotions can often boost psychological well-being for people who intentionally make space for them.
They appreciate not only sharing and creating art, but letting it be a vessel for emotional regulation, expression, and identity in their lives.
11. They follow their curiosity
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People who notice energy and lead with emotional intuition in their lives are often naturally curious individuals. Whether it’s sparking a conversation with a stranger or indulging a creative impulse at home, these impulsive moments of curiosity are some of the beautifully chaotic signs of a person with a deeply feeling mind.
Even when it’s not convenient in their routine or comfortable for the people around them, they’re not afraid to follow their curiosity. Luckily, it often adds to their emotional intelligence, general well-being, and connections with the world around them.
Zayda Slabbekoorn is a senior editorial strategist with a bachelor’s degree in social relations & policy and gender studies who focuses on psychology, relationships, self-help, and human interest stories.
