YOU'RE an Empath? - Truth and Myths
What is Empathy?
Empathy is the ability to read and understand people and be in-tune with or resonate with others, voluntarily or involuntarily of one's empath capacity.
Empaths have the ability to scan another's psyche for thoughts and feelings or for past, present, and future life occurrences. Many empaths are unaware of how this actually works, and have long accepted that they were sensitive to others.
WHAT IS AN 'EMPATH'?
An empath is a person who can relate to others by sensing true feelings that run deeper than those portrayed on the surface. People commonly put on a show of expression. This is a learned trait of hiding authentic expression in an increasingly demanding society.
An empath can sense the truth behind the cover and will act compassionately to help that person express him/herself, thus making them feel at ease and not so desperately alone.
Empaths experience empathy towards family, children, friends, close associates, complete strangers, pets, plants and inanimate objects.
Empathy is not held by time or space. Thus, an empath can feel the emotions of people and things at a distance. Some are empathic towards animals to nature, to the planetary system, to mechanical devices or to buildings etc. Others will have a combination of the above.
Empaths Have Deep Sense of Knowing
Empaths are highly sensitive. Also referred to as HSP - Highly Sensitive Person. This is the term commonly used in describing one's abilities (sensitivity) to another's emotions and feelings. Empaths have a deep sense of knowing that accompany empathy and are often compassionate, considerate, and understanding of others.
There are also varying levels of strength in empaths which may be related to the individualÃs awareness of self, understanding of the powers of empathy, and/or the acceptance or non-acceptance of empathy by those associated with them, including family and peers. Generally, those who are empathic grow up with these tendencies and do not learn about them until later in life.
Empathy may be Inherited
Empathy is likely genetic, inherent in our DNA, and passed from generation to generation. It is studied both by traditional science and alternative healing practitioners.
Empathy has both biological/genetic and spiritual aspects.
Empaths often possess the ability to sense others on many different levels. From their position in observing what another is saying, feeling and thinking, they come to understand another. They can become very proficient at reading another personÃs body language and/or study intently the eye movements. While this in itself is not empathy, it is a side-shoot that comes from being observant of others. In a sense, empaths have a complete communication package.
While there is much Science doesn't yet understand about how empathy works, we do have some information. Everything has an energetic vibration or frequency and an empath is able to sense these vibrations and recognize even the subtlest changes undetectable to the naked eye or the five senses.
Words of expression hold an energetic pattern that originates from the speaker. They have a specific meaning particular to the speaker. Behind that expression is a power or force-field, better known as energy. For example, hate often brings about an intense feeling that immediately accompanies the word. The word hate becomes strengthened with the speaker's feeling. It is that person's feelings (energy) that are picked up by empaths, whether the words are spoken, thought or just felt without verbal or bodily expression.
Who is an Empath?
Empaths are often poets in motion. They are the born writers, singers, and artists with a high degree of creativity and imagination. They are known for many talents as their interests are varied, broad and continual, loving, loyal and humorous. They often have interests in many cultures and view them with a broad-minded perspective. They are mother, father, child, friend, nurse, caregiver, teacher, doctor, sales people... to psychic, clairvoyant, healer, etc. (That is not to say that any of these categories are all empaths.) The list is extensive and really unimportant. It is more important to notice that empaths are everywhere--in every culture and throughout the world.
Empaths Are Good Listeners
Empaths are often very affectionate in personality and expression, great listeners and counselors . They will find themselves helping others and often putting their own needs aside to do so. In the same breath, they can be much the opposite. They may be quiet, withdrawn from the outside world, loners, depressed, life's daydreamers.
They are most often passionate towards nature and respect its bountiful beauty. One will often find empaths enjoying the outdoors, beaches, walking, etc. Empaths may find themselves continually drawn to nature as a form of release. It is the opportune place to recapture their senses and gain a sense of peace in the hectic lives they may live. The time to get away from it all and unwind with nature becomes essential to the empath. Animals are often dear to the heart of empaths, not as a power object, but as a natural love. It is not uncommon for empaths to have more than one pet in their homes.
Traits of an Empath
Empaths are often quiet and can take a while to handle a compliment for they're more inclined to point out another's positive attributes. They are highly expressive in all areas of emotional connection, and talk openly, and, at times, quite frankly in respect to themselves. They may have few problems talking about their feelings.
However, they can be the exact opposite: reclusive and apparently unresponsive at the best of times. They may even appear ignorant. Some are very good at blocking out others and that's not always a bad thing, at least for the learning empath struggling with a barrage of emotions from others, as well as their own feelings.
Empaths have a tendency to openly feel what is outside of them. In general an empath is non-violent, non-aggressive and leans more towards being the peacemaker. Any area filled with disharmony creates an uncomfortable feeling in an empath. If they find themselves in the middle of a confrontation, they will endeavor to settle the situation as quickly as possible, if not avoid it all together. If any harsh words are expressed in defending themselves, they will likely resent their lack of self-control, and have a preference to peacefully resolve the problem quickly.
Empaths are sensitive to TV, videos, movies, news and broadcasts. Violence or emotional dramas depicting shocking scenes of physical or emotional pain inflicted on adults, children or animals can bring an empath easily to tears. At times, they may feel physically ill or choke back the tears. Some empaths will struggle to comprehend any such cruelty, and will have grave difficulty in expressing themselves in the face of another's ignorance, closed-mindedness and obvious lack of compassion. They simply cannot justify the suffering they feel and see.
People of all walks of life and animals are attracted to the warmth and genuine compassion of empaths. Regardless of whether others are aware of one being empathic, people are drawn to them as a metal object is to a magnet! They are like beacons of light.
Even complete strangers find it easy to talk to empaths about the most personal things, and before they know it, they have poured out their hearts and souls without intending to do so consciously. It is as though on a sub-conscious level that person knows instinctively that empaths would listen with compassionate understanding.
These are the listeners of life. Empaths are often problem solvers, thinkers, and studiers of many things. As far as empaths are concerned, where a problem is, so too is the answer. They often will search until they find one--if only for peace of mind.
I wrote this in 2008, but it is still relevant.
"I just spent the day at the Street fair with Cassidee. It was great, lots to see and do and so many different people. Unfortunately, as I often do, I forgot to do some kind of protection before I left the house. Often, being around a lot of people I will unwittingly soak up a lot of stuff. Usually I end up feeling a little sick and/or headachey. Today I have the headache. So I want to post a few different techniques for shielding in case any of you empaths are ever in such a situation.
There are various ways to control empathy. The one I taught my kids for when they are in large groups, is simple. You just visualize yourself pulling a warm thick blanket up and over your head. This blanket will keep out any unwanted energies. Sometimes we do this twice or three times, just to be sure we are wearing the blanket well.
Here is a quick meditation:
1. Close your eyes and imagine just being yourself 2. Invoke the name of an ascended master/archangel of choice (or just connect to the cosmic divine in your own fashion), then take a deep breath 3. Working with #2, set the specific intention to either shut off or reduce the volume of empathy 4. Take several short breaths to come back to reality.
You can also use this meditation to turn empathy back on as well as to "change the volume." Even setting the "volume" for individual empathic gifts can be done this way. It all comes down to setting INTENTION.
Immediate cleanup to regain control: Set the following intention: "whatever does not belong to me, please leave now!" Do that anytime you feel overwhelmed. If you've invoked the name of these higher beings in the process, they will take that burden.
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Ways of shielding yourself from unwanted stuff: * Visualize an energy curtain shielding you (can use the same method as the meditation given earlier). You can also set the intention that this curtain will shield you from everything except from what YOU have given explicit permission to experience.
* Wear or carry crystals that have properties for repelling and shielding from negative energy. Make sure that it is properly cleaned and programmed (there is information elsewhere in the site that addresses those areas). That helps with your overall aura which will help you to remain in control
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Focus on yourself. Play the "I like" game... look around, find a texture you like and focus on it, find a colour you like and focus on it, etc. basically taking your conscious attention and drawing it to yourself.
Remember, shielding yourself will free you to focus on ("hold a space") for specific people rather than take on everyone. There are times when shutting off empathy is the best thing for you.1 out of 20 people are empaths, so if you don't have the energy to do something, leave it for another empath.
As an Empath, you may have noticed people or groups trying to make distinctions and label “types of empaths”.
Empathy is the capacity to feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference. Often times there is no separation between Empath and other and the origins of sensations and emotions can be difficult to pinpoint for some un trained Empaths.
You probably also know, if you’re an Empath, that all of these distinctions and labels are pure garbage. (Heyoka Empath for eg)
So let’s try to debunk some Empath Myths.
❌”There are many types of Empaths”. FALSEFirst one:
There are no “types of empaths”. Empathy is all encompassing and changes within an individual depending on many external factors.
There will be days when you feel physical things from others in your body more prominently than others and there will be other days when you are more emotional and then still other days when you don’t seem to soak up much at all.
There are multiple reasons for this including planetary alignments, if you’ve been meditating, your diet choices as well as anything personal going on in your life.
What these posts and articles seek to do is incite 3D separation consciousness which is the exact opposite of what Ascension and spiritual evolution is meant to do.
As always question everything , listen to your gut. And if something feels wrong to you, it probably is!
Second one : ❌There’s no such thing as an “Empath, except in Science Fiction “
This is a mis perception and flat out untrue.
✅ The truth of the matter is That to other people, an empath’s abilities often seem incomprehensible and almost magical—that doesn’t mean that empaths don’t exist! We do!
Empaths have an inherent ability to sense and read the emotions and energy of everything around them.
They are extremely, highly sensitive to stimuli, they feel energy deeply within, and they clearly see many things that others cannot. They can tell when someone is lying to them, often even before any words have been spoken.
It is likely that people who belittle or ridicule the term empath will not believe in energy healing, or extra sensory perceptions.
To experience things that seem impossible or magical, one must first have an open mind and also be willing to seek out knowledge, to understand how energy works, and ultimately to believe in possibility.
People often fear what they don’t understand and that fear sometimes causes them to want to eliminate or hurt the thing they don’t understand- Empaths.
If you’ve been subject to any unkind words or actions by people attempting to prove you don’t possess empathic abilities , try not to take it personally and keep being your unique and awesome, extra sensory, ultra feeling magical self!
EMPATHS AND LIES
I do get annoyed when I know people are lying to me. I can sense it- always. And it’s frustrating even though I know it’s human nature to cover up, to conceal, to protect self and try to appear cooler, stronger, smarter. But I can’t help get upset every time it happens. Of course, I ignore it. I pretend I don’t know that you’re lying through your teeth, and at the end of the day, it’s upsetting.
But here’s Why lying to an empath is a waste of your time and energy:
At first glance it may seem that Empaths are fragile and emotional people. But this vulnerability to feel deeply and more intensely than other people is actually a strength, not a weakness.
In fact, Empaths are gifted with a superpower that goes beyond just ‘feeling more deeply’ than others. That’s just a byproduct of their real gift.
They see through the BS and the pretence. If you think you can manipulate their nature, have in mind that they know what you are doing.
Empaths might be born with a heightened ability to feel other’s feelings, however, that’s NOT their real gift.
Their primary gift is divine understanding of human psychology!
This gives them the ability to tell when someone is faking, lying, or simply not who they said they were.
Some nice people have cruel intentions, let’s face it. Empaths just have the ability to recognize this.
As an empath, the best way to explain this is: the knowing just happens.
It’s like we have another set of eyes that can see intentions. We know how to read people, and we aren’t easily fooled.
Yes, we feel A LOT and sometimes it gets overwhelming, but anyone would feel this intense if they see how much people pretend and lie all around them, all the time!
Empaths are Basically Lie Detectors
When someone lies, they give off certain subconscious body movements and ‘ticks’, if you must. If you are a cheating type of partner, don’t get with an empath.
Common ways to identify a liar is their eye movement, and overwhelming intention to convince you. The one thing every liar has when telling a lie is behavioral disassociation with their energy. In order to lie they have to turn their back to their emotions. This creates a type of disharmony highly sensitive person can perceive.
However, if you’re an empath you already know this. You don’t know how to explain why you know, you just do. It is the most prominent feeling you’ll ever feel in your gut.
Empaths feel other people’s feelings – much more than they want too. Because of this, they know when you’re faking. Your energy doesn’t match your words and that is an unmistakable mis-alignment for empaths.
Don’t try and hide your cruel intentions around an empath – it simply won’t work. It’s like wearing a colorful hat. They have a sense, like sight, that simply sees intentions just like people would see the colorful hat.
Empaths know when you lie, and they also know when you feel bad. Having a friend you can talk to about things is a tremendous help! Take advantage of your friend’s healing abilities and do not lie to them. Don’t be afraid; they want to help.
Truth is every empath wants harmony above all else. Peace Not lies
If you’re an Empath and you’re reading this remember to question everything , listen to your gut. And if something feels wrong to you, it probably is!
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