What is an Empath?

An Empath is a person who has a high degree of sensitivity to other peoples’ emotions,  problems and even physical symptoms.  An Empath will sense, either physically or emotionally, how others are feeling.  An Empath will be able to detect immediately when someone is lying or is not expressing themselves authentically even when the person may be not even be aware of it themselves. They will even know the reason behind the lie. They are highly sensitive to violence and/or shocking emotional dramas and most often have a difficult time watching TV, videos or new stations.

          Being an Empath has been called a “curse” as well as a “gift” and with good reason.  Before one recognizes why they are feeling so many feelings at once and how they know things long before everyone else does, can make one feel quite different and oftentimes a little wacky!  But the truth is, the Empath can feel beyond the spoken word and in conjunction with body language and facial expressions, the Empath’s “feelings” about one’s situation are usually frighteningly accurate.  One might think it would be fun to be an Empath, but I assure you, it can be quite draining and miserable until it is learned to be handled effectively.  Empathy is one of the many spiritual healing gifts.  When understood and practiced, it can used as a vessel for healing for many.

Conversely, before one realizes what this ability is, they oftentimes will be called a “know it all” because, guess what, they do!  But one of the pitfalls of not yet understanding this gift is, the Empath will sometimes invade other’s space or awareness because it is all very clear to him/her what is going on in a situation and they want to help.  But a person will feel invaded and sometimes controlled if an Empath tries to help when someone is not quite there yet.  An evolved Empath will learn the delicate dance of setting loving boundaries and offering their assistance only when asked for.  We, as humans, are here to grow and learn and when someone attempts to interfere with our own growth and soul lessons, we unconsciously will become angry or resentful toward that person without even knowing why. 

If this article is sounding familiar to you or ringing bells in your soul, you could potentially be an Empath!  Never fear, it is a gift from God even though it will feel overwhelming at times.  It’s about helping to guide and assist growth in others on this planet.  I invite you to research the topic more and determine if this fits you.  If yes, accept your gift with grace. You have been chosen to become a conduit for peace, growth and healing of others.

Namaste’