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Being an Empath

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.

Empathy is a feeling of another's true emotions to a point

where an empath can relate to that person 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 (ie: The Horse Whisperer), to nature, to the planetary

system, to mechanical devices or to buildings etc. Others will have a

combination of the above.

Empaths are highly sensitive. 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 accompanies 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 individuals 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 is 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 persons 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 we don'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.

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 often very affectionate in personality and

expression, great listeners and counselors (and not just in the

professional area).

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, neurotic, lifes

daydreamers, or even narcissistic.

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

more so than what is inside of them. This can cause empaths to ignore

their own needs.

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.

Here 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.