This may be something you’ve heard of before. Everyone has heard of the word empathy, similar to sympathy though people who are feeling empathetic have the ability to share someone else’s feelings based on an experience they may be going through. People often confused the ability to be empathetic to someone who feels a constant state of empathy. People who feel a constant state of empathy are then referred to being an empath. Empaths feel in tune to other people’s feelings and can become a state of overwhelm when they’re in crowds. They are extremely sensitive souls who pick up on the many different energies that may be surrounding them. Empaths often have trouble ‘switching off’ or ‘stepping back’ because it is not easy to disassociate with the many different emotion’s others are feeling around them.
In many theories and research it is suggested that empaths lack the filter to protect themselves and cannot help but to take in their surroundings, the energies and emotions that people carry whether they’re good, bad or anywhere in between.
People who are empaths often are extremely intuitive and can easily pick up on ‘vibes’ based off a small interaction with someone. They may sense things that the average person will not. You most likely will trust your intuition very strongly and can sometimes make rash decisions based off your intuition. This often plays out to be a correct judgement on someone. You may be quick to read body language and energy of someone therefor giving you a very correct impression on someone’s behaviors and characteristics.
Being an empath usually means you’re not great in big, crowded situations and often find solace in nature. Being by yourself or with a very limited group of people may also be easier for you.
Because you’re heightened to sensitivities surrounding you it can often take you a bit of time to readjust, recharge and recoup yourself after being in stressful situations.
Being an empath isn’t necessarily a negative thing. It can just come down to you being a unique individual with special gifts that others aren’t all blessed with. It may give you a special connection to the Earth and you may also be extremely in tune with your own body, needs and surroundings. Having clear boundaries with people as well as knowing that your needs come before others is extremely important in not becoming too overwhelmed with your gift.