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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.

Empaths Sense Deep Emotions

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 Have Deep Sense of Knowing

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 individualís 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 Inherited

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 personís 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.

How Empathy Works

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 Good Listeners

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, life's 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.

Written by Christel Broederlow Copyright (c) 2002 Christel Broederlow Shortened Version from The Empath Report 101
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in my personal opinion, i dont like the ability, even though i have it, its intruding and if you dont know how to control it, it gets annoying, i am not saying it cant be useful, i am just expressing my opinion =)
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Thanks for this info. I'm an empath and it is exactly as mentioned above.
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Being Empathic is fun, being Clairsentient is also very interesting.

Thank you for sharing this post, however may I ask what your interest in this report is? Are you also empathic and if so what thoughts do you have on this topic?
I tried to goggle this report to see where it came from but I only came up with it being discussed elsewhere but I could not find where to find it for myself. Do you have a copy of this full report in a PDF file or a link to it, a title of the book it came from or anything of that nature?

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Whoops! I always post source. Forgot to do that here. Anyway..here you are! http://healing.about.com/cs/empathic/a/uc_empathtraits.htm

Yes, I am an empath. I posted this as a 'general' source of information for others. So many do not understand Empaths and what being Empathic is truely about. So, I figured I would encourage truth by posting this bit.

I will be honest, I had an awful childhood and my father was extremely angry and emotionally abusive. My mother was depressed and in denial. Unfortunately there are many out there that go through this in their family growing up.

So being an empath it was terrible until I educated myself on Empaths. I think I learned how to sheild first before I knew the title that defined a part of who I am.

Sheilding takes practice, good sheilding takes a lot of practice. So being exposed to the intense emotions and behavior that I was living in definitely affected me.

Once I learned to protect myself and my own emotions everything improved. Especially my outlook on life and my self image. I was able to seperate the emotions and really use this ability to my advantage. When to stay away from the house or when to ask someone if they needed someone to listen. Because believe it or not listening is SO important!!! So many people just need to talk.

Being an empath is a priviledge. We have such an ability to connect with other people and truely know compassion. Not only do we have this communication with other people but with nature as well. Many of us strive for peace within ourselves and those around us. Nature as well. We find our home with nature because she helps us balance and find that peace within ourselves.

So.. I will stop here. Haha. I didn't expect to write this much.

Love and blessings,
Linx
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It's true, I really enjoy being an empath and helping people turly express themselves.

And everything written in that article is conpletely true. I actually find myself very blunt when it come to things. I cannot hide the truth about someone. As for the sheilding, it does take a bit of practice but it becomes easier after a short period and you enjoy being an empath after.

I also dont know if its just me but, i can always catch my friends or others when they are telling a lie. Its an immediate pick-up for me. Still being empathic is very fulfilling and one of the only senses of truth i have in my daily life on a personal level.
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The Term empath is a very large term and over used quite often. At another website, covenspace we talked about this topic a few times.

Thank you for the source. I enjoy reading sources of things. I am going to check that link and perhaps add it to my website.
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I remember reading this article! lol It was when I 1st discovered I was an Empath . . . 2, 3 years ago, maybe. I have 1 question that has been killing me inside knowing it has been left unresolved: Is it true that an Empath can give a more accurate reading when the Empath has close(physical)-contact with the other individual being read? Mail me the answer if u know it. Thanks. I've been trying to read people with my receptive hand, and have received many great results, but seem to now feel more without the close(physical)-contact implemented . . . Why is this?
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while actully touching a person may not always be nessecery it provides a small amount of comfert to the person. even if they dont know it. lord knows thats the only reason a few friends of mine stick around. also wanted to add that you can also use it to check to see if a person is lieing to you.
as for the lack distance your getting stronger at it. dont worry its common. just dont walk into a room full of 7th graders. their emotions are all over place. not to mention if they need to go to the dentist or not.
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Hmmm, thank u? lol And, I can already feel when another is lying. It's just common for me . . . I've been like this for awhile now, though.
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