Being an Empath/ Traits of an Empath

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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.

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