HELLO WITCHBLR I'm back out of the blue once again with another question ✨ (hopefully I can really get back into my practice this thanksgiving break and start to actually post things soon!)
So! I have some questions about being an empath.
I'm almost certain was an empath... At least at one point. I don't have the attention span atm to tell the entire story, but I most definitely was extremely sensitive to other people's energies and emotions at some point!
The thing is, I don't really feel that... Anymore? I feel sympathy, but not really empathy. I don't really have issues in crowds anymore. None of the Common Empath Things™ I dealt with previously.
So, with that, a few questions! Is it possible to... Stop being an empath? Is it something you're born as or is it something you can become or un-become? Could me not having these experiences anymore have to do with the fact that I've been very (...very) lax in my practice for a while?
I always appreciate the help of y'all on witchblr, thank you!
*cracks fingers*
Hell yeah. Fellow empath I got you on this one.
It’s pretty common to lose these kinds of abilities over time but maybe not in the way you think of. When you’re a kid you’re a lot more open to just- everything. Overactive imagination and energy that has yet to be gunked up and blocked makes for plenty of weird spiritual encounters or sensitivity. Over time these can fade away so you’re probably right about being out of practice, but also over time your body makes natural barriers. If you’re walking around feeling everything all the time it’s distressing and your brain puts a cork in it for your own mental well being. Good news though! It’s not permanent!
Either by getting the help of another witch or doing it yourself through meditation you can blow open your own dams and get it back, preferably this time with more control. An umbrella instead of a brick wall so to speak. It’s a hard journey but once you go through it you’ll find your empathic experiences a lot more pleasant and less overwhelming. Of course if you’re against it you can always leave up the walls! Hope this helps!



















