What is an empath?
An empath is a gifted individual who is blessed with a heightened sense of emotions! They are a great ally to have because they're very caring and helpful!
The abilities that come with being an empath can be very taxing if not controlled or weilded properly. However being empathic should be seen a blessing, not a curse! Let's dive into some of the traits and how to harness them:
Empaths can sense energy from other people, whether an individual or a large crowd
Empaths that don't have a handle on their ability tend to stay away from large crowds because of the magnitude of energy coming from each person! However, this can be solved by grounding oneself as a form of emotional protection. Venturing into a crowded room can be good for honing your abilities, such as playing "search and find" for different emotions, but it is important to first protect yourself!
Empaths easily take on the emotions of others
I can be having the best day of my life, but the moment I encounter an angry or anxious person, my mood can change on a dime! The way I remedy this is to find my emotions through the cloud of negativity. If I'm helping a grieving friend, I search myself to find and transmute the love and positivity I naturally have so I am not affected by another's emotions. This is also great for healing that same negative person!
You get overstimulated easily
When an empath feels an emotion, they feel it stronger than most people! Depression is tolling on us, just as a simple thoughtful gift will send us into a state of euphoria. The important thing to remember is to know when to stop or remove the stimulus. The stimulus can come from anywhere, whether it's:
*An annoying sound
*Being intimate with a partner
*Walking into an aisle of perfume
And more. If you cannot remove yourself or the stimulus, use your favorite grounding technique
You don't feel like you fit in
Empaths experience the world differently from people without this ability. As such, they perceive much more than the average person. This makes it very difficult for us to connect with others, especially because other people choose to distance themselves from people like us or they cannot relate to the way we exist. However, this makes it easier to make connections with other empaths! It is good to familiarise yourself with people that can relate to you, so don't hesitate to branch out!
This is all I'll post on the subject but feel free to ask me any questions you may have!
Be well, be love, be positive!
