I am an Empath--Are You?

I am an Empath are YOU?

I am not big on giving people labels as they seems to stick with them and often create an unhappy image.  However,  I have found my label —like it or not.  I am an Empath.

What is an empath?

The simple definition of an empath is that if you  are affected by other peoples energies. and are gifted with an intuitive feeling and ability to perceive others.   You are highly sensitive and emotional but that is not all.   We often know the motivation of others and also can take on the emotions of others.  This is not a learned way of being.  In other words you are either an empath or not. We  Empaths are walking around with accumulated karma and emotions and energy from others around us, which is not always easy. 

Situations

We often feel more of what is going on outside than what is happening inside of us.  Where there is disharmony there is an unhappy empath.  Unpleasant situations and confrontations create a feeling of unhappiness and unrest.  Empaths often do well in therapy as talking out problems helps a great deal.  If the problem is not settled the act of sharing feelings help. Healing comes from talking and reasoning. 

Suffering as seen in others is very hard on the empath personality.   Empaths are almost always caring and understanding.  Strangers  often pour out their problems and deepest fears, not just occasionally but often. Empaths can go from happy fun and very humorous to sad and despondent— but there is  always a reason.  They need stimulation but can get this from being alone and delving into their own special fun projects and fantasy.

Here are some traits of the Empath 

If you fall into most of these traits you are a member of the  empath club.

1. Many times empaths know stuff without being told
2. Sometimes crowds and noise becomes unbearable
3. You feel other people’s emotions whether in the same room or miles away
4. You almost  always know when someone is not being honest
5. Sympathetic with the underdog
6. Can have an addictive personality
7. Drawn to holistic therapies and metaphysical beliefs
8. Truth and fairness is of utmost importance in life
9. Empaths must have answers and explanations for things they are curious about
10. Daydreamers and happy being alone and getting into their dreams
11. Free spirits—rules and regulations bog them down
12. Cannot hide feelings and the feelings always show
13. Clutter dampens spirit
14. A strong need for solicitude and quiet 
15. Easily bored in situations and gets distracted and starts to day dream
16. Negativity is overwhelming for Empaths

You can live happily being an Empath, but you have to be aware of your surroundings, choose friends carefully and take care of yourself. 


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