In other words, God's wonderful sign of New Testament times has today turned into such a tiny voice that a charismatic counsellor may have to tell you that you have the gift. You are trying to let your spirit have freedom to praise God as the Holy Spirit inspires. It may be a little while before your spirit can begin to break through to your feelings, giving you a new awareness of God within you. On the other hand, you may experience a sudden breakthrough, and feel as if you were carried right up into the heavenlies. It is wonderful to do that, to become suddenly aware of the fullness of Christ in you and to be carried up by it.
Many people just sense a lightness and a reality down in their spirit as they begin to speak.
While Dennis Bennett says that tongues-speaking is not an emotional experience, he describes it in purely emotional terms. This young man visited Mr. Bennett's study where they quietly prayed that he would receive the fullness that he was seeking. He continued for perhaps two or three minutes and then stopped. At this point he looked rather disappointed, thanked Mr. Bennett for his help, and left. I know you know the Lord Jesus as your Saviour, so this must have been the Holy Spirit.