On atmosphere during the service

This thought has been going through my mind for a few years now but just in the last two days I realized I have thought enough about it to tell or ask other people as well. I would actually love to hear from others how they perceive the so called "intangible" aspects (in terms of the five senses) of our Services whether they are sitting in the Congregation, celebrating the Act of Consecration of Man or serving at the Alter on either side. For myself I do not "see" something other than what is before me every time but sometimes I do very strongly. It could be an elaborative dwelling of thoughts on something mentioned in the Sermon or in the reading of the Gospel or it could be a general perception of a different kind of "light". Before I ever served a few years ago I would sometimes see different forms of "light atmosphere" off and on (no, I am not talking just about how the wisps of smoke from the Censor waft around the Chapel space!) but now while I do try to serve at least once a month I sense this light quite often. It does not even have to be sunny out but if the combination of mood of the day, the floral arrangements and pre-service conversations with other people is good I am often perceptive enough. Then, while serving, the reflections of the candles off of the Chalice and Censor can really heighten the effect. Plus by the time Christmas rolls around and it happens to be one of the late night services, look out, I am prone to get goose bumps! I have heard others talk about how they have sensed a strong Presence, sometimes in connection with a friend or a loved one who has crossed the Threshold. Also, just yesterday, one of my co-workers mentioned how she was sure a certain person I was close to in my family was present during our conversation and even if this person was not strongly connected to our group in Vancouver there was bound to be a higher connection in the current revealing of space and time. She definitely mentioned the feeling of light and mood during the Services in the way it comes to her. So if one of you has more to share on this topic it would be a great way to connect before or after our Celebrations and especially if we happen to have Potluck on that day too!