6 Signs You're an Empath.

 

An empath is someone who’s in tune with other people’s feelings. Empaths are usually unaware they are “reading” other people’s energy and often mistake another person’s emotions for their own. Empaths are a bit like sponges; they soak up and take on other people’s “stuff.” Empaths are very creative, have great imaginations and often act dreamy. They are incredibly sensitive and will get upset over someone else’s sad news as though it’s their own. Some empaths can take on the physical pain of those around them or might express their excess psychic energy in physical ways. Empaths are often quiet, enjoy their alone time and are very in tune with nature. They tend to be sensitive to violent TV, news and movies. They cannot understand cruelty. Empaths make great listeners and often find that people tell them their whole life story. They need to beware of energy vampires – people who take advantage of others. Empaths also need to make sure to take care of themselves. Sound familiar? Read on to see if you are an Empath too!

You Absorb the Emotions of Those Around You

If an empath is around an angry boss, they might find themselves feeling angry for no reason. If their spouse is depressed, an empath will begin to feel sad as well. Empaths are sensitive to people, animals, and nature. Empaths will catch and release a bug rather than kill it. They see everyone and everything as being connected to source and therefore important in the eyes of God. Very often, empaths will be taken advantage of by others because they are so open to helping people. For this reason, they need to practice consistent self-care.

You Hate Large Crowds

Because empaths feel everything, being in large crowds of people is hard for them. Concerts, large parties, stadiums and busy malls are hell for an empath. When in crowds, empaths often take on the chaotic energy of the crowd. Highly sensitive people like empaths hate small talk and have a difficult time dealing with mundane conversation. They tend to feel almost claustrophobic in large crowds and would prefer being home with a small group of close friends.

You Know When Someone is Lying

Empaths have a built-in lie detector. When we think a thought, it triggers electrical activity in the brain. Each thought follows a specific path in the brain called the “neuron pathway.” All this electrical activity creates a magnetic field. Empaths are able to read and interpret this magnetic field. For example, when someone is angry, their voice may rise, their heart beats faster, they may begin to sweat or gesticulate. All of this energy creates a magnetic field around the person that empaths can pick up on quite easily. Empaths intuitively tune into this field and can tell when someone is telling the truth or not. They won’t be able to point out how they know someone is lying. It’s just a feeling. Empaths are very good at trusting their feelings.

You Always Root For the Underdog

Empaths feel strongly for all people. They tend to avoid competitive situations preferring that everyone win. Empaths don’t like to see people lose. They tend to avoid highly competitive people. Empaths don’t see the world in black and white, good and bad, winner and loser. They see all sides of a situation. This is why so many people come to them with their problems. Others can sense the empath won’t judge them.

Empaths tend to avoid violent and sad movies. They especially dislike movies depicting children, the disenfranchised or animals being harmed, neglected or abused.

You Need Lots of Alone Time

It’s exhausting feeling other people’s emotions, so empaths need to take breaks from people. Empaths are deep thinkers and enjoy tuning out by daydreaming, reading or taking a walk. They need to detach from everyday life now and then to recharge their batteries. It’s important for them to spend time in nature, quiet and solitude to reconnect with their energy. Because empaths tend to attract energy vampires and negative people, spending some time alone each day to shake off this energy and connect with their own energy is crucial for the empath.

You Have a Lot of Psychic Experiences

Many empaths are natural intuitives. They tend to have strong clairsentient abilities which means they can sense things about others. Clairsentience is connected to our Solar Plexus chakra which lies in the center of our stomach. People with Clairsentience often say things like “I just feel it in my bones” and “I always trust my gut.” Many empaths experience déjà vu and synchronicities. Some report having out-of-body and near death experiences.

If you think you’re an empath consider yourself lucky. Empaths score high on Emotional Intelligence tests. People are drawn to empaths because they’re kind, accepting and feeling. Just be sure to protect your energy from feeling too much. Take breaks from people when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Spend time in nature. Set healthy boundaries. Avoid negative people as much as possible. Most importantly, honor and trust your feelings. They will never lead you astray.

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