A number of years ago, I had a rather strange experience. While in the middle of my school day as a Pre Kindergarten teacher, I heard the words, "You are an empath." I didn't hear them with my physical ears, and I'm pretty sure they were from my main guardian angel, who will speak to me every once in a while. My response to that statement was, "What's an empath?"
I'm not exactly sure why I was told that on that particular day, but it did make me curious enough that I went home and Googled the word empath on my computer. As I began reading, a few things became crystal clear. Why I avoid crowds. Why I love to spend time in nature. Why I avoid people in bad moods. Why I avoid movies and tv shows that portray horrific pain, violence or death. (To this day, I have never even been able to watch the movie "Titanic" in its entirety--only bits and pieces.)
Basically, an empath is someone who is highly sensitive to the feelings of the people and things in the world around them. There are all sorts of interesting articles describing in full detail all the characteristics that go along with that, but suffice it to say an empath is someone who is very good at reading energies in the world around them to the point where they can feel those things internally.
There is one thing I will say about being an empath that many empaths will disagree with: it can be learned. Most articles you read on the net tell you it is an innate trait that cannot be learned. Some people are innately gifted in this way, but for those who are not regular meditation practices and tuning into your heart can open these gifts up to you.
The key to becoming more empathic lies in your willingness to be open and sensitive to the world around you. More than likely, if you are not empathic you have highly developed shields. Shielding can be a good thing at times because it protects you from taking on too many destructive forces at once.
Becoming more empathic is something that will happen to you as you become more connected to heart. It is not an easy ride for those unprepared for it. (Think TMI!!!)
While there are many good articles on the internet about empaths and how to protect yourself, my favorite author on the subject is Dr. Judy Orloff, who is an intuitive psychiatrist. She's a great mix of science and intuition--very balanced and not extreme. Link here for her brief take on being an emotional empath.
Part of the process of becoming more conscious in the world involves listening to what others are thinking and feeling. By connecting to the One in this way, we will all be more able to make decisions based on the good of the whole instead of what may be good for just us or a few in the long run.
Empathy is a trait carried by those who have raised their awareness. Do not allow these extra feelings to weigh you down when you begin to hear them. Rather, identify they do not belong directly to you be asking the question, "Who does this belong to?" Use this information to begin helping people cope and in this way smooth the path for everyone!!!
~CSE
I'm not exactly sure why I was told that on that particular day, but it did make me curious enough that I went home and Googled the word empath on my computer. As I began reading, a few things became crystal clear. Why I avoid crowds. Why I love to spend time in nature. Why I avoid people in bad moods. Why I avoid movies and tv shows that portray horrific pain, violence or death. (To this day, I have never even been able to watch the movie "Titanic" in its entirety--only bits and pieces.)
Basically, an empath is someone who is highly sensitive to the feelings of the people and things in the world around them. There are all sorts of interesting articles describing in full detail all the characteristics that go along with that, but suffice it to say an empath is someone who is very good at reading energies in the world around them to the point where they can feel those things internally.
There is one thing I will say about being an empath that many empaths will disagree with: it can be learned. Most articles you read on the net tell you it is an innate trait that cannot be learned. Some people are innately gifted in this way, but for those who are not regular meditation practices and tuning into your heart can open these gifts up to you.
The key to becoming more empathic lies in your willingness to be open and sensitive to the world around you. More than likely, if you are not empathic you have highly developed shields. Shielding can be a good thing at times because it protects you from taking on too many destructive forces at once.
Becoming more empathic is something that will happen to you as you become more connected to heart. It is not an easy ride for those unprepared for it. (Think TMI!!!)
While there are many good articles on the internet about empaths and how to protect yourself, my favorite author on the subject is Dr. Judy Orloff, who is an intuitive psychiatrist. She's a great mix of science and intuition--very balanced and not extreme. Link here for her brief take on being an emotional empath.
Part of the process of becoming more conscious in the world involves listening to what others are thinking and feeling. By connecting to the One in this way, we will all be more able to make decisions based on the good of the whole instead of what may be good for just us or a few in the long run.
Empathy is a trait carried by those who have raised their awareness. Do not allow these extra feelings to weigh you down when you begin to hear them. Rather, identify they do not belong directly to you be asking the question, "Who does this belong to?" Use this information to begin helping people cope and in this way smooth the path for everyone!!!
~CSE
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