You meet a stranger in a grocery store and they suddenly pour
their heart out to you and tell you their life story. You find yourself
feeling some sort of connection with this person because you can really relate
to them. You can’t help but experience their feelings right along with them.
If you’ve met a person or already have a friend like this, they
could likely be an empath.
An empath hones a magnetism that instantly draws people toward
them. It’s not just that they are sympathetic–it’s more than that. They have
the ability to connect with another’s feelings and pains, and they also deeply
experience it.
1. They are often described as “too sensitive.”
We often hear other people talk about how someone is too
sensitive as if it is a negative attribute. But we forget that being sensitive
implies a feeling of connectivity to another person’s experience; a connection
between hearts. When we talk to someone who is sensitive, who knows and feels
our situation, we feel lighter. So, it is not something to devalue. In fact, in
our present time, we rarely meet these kinds of people, and if you do ever get
the chance to know one, treasure them; they are a gift.
2. They hate being lied to.
You cannot lie to an empath, and if you do, they can tell when
you are. An empath’s understanding nature gives them the ability to see and
feel more than what people say. They are transparently honest, and can’t stand
it when people lie to them. To them, there is no point in hiding the truth.
3. Negative images have a deep negative impact on them.
Some people can tolerate watching violent or terrifying movies,
but empaths cannot. They would rather avoid seeing terrible scenes and knowing
about sad stories as these have a direct impact on their deep seated feelings.
4. Crowds are overwhelming to
them.
Empaths are often both introverts and extroverts, but they
cannot last long in a crowd because of the large amount of different emotions
of people all in one place. Empaths take this all in which is exhausting to them.
5. They find peace and happiness
in helping others.
If you have that one friend who is always there when you need
them the most, then you are a blessed person. Empaths love to help people and
it gives them a sense of peace and happiness when they do something for another
human being. When empaths help, they do not expect anything in return.
6. They think twice before pouring another cup of coffee or
taking medicine.
Empaths have a strong reaction to stimulants like caffeine,
which tends to increase anxiety and agitation. Similarly, empaths will often
react adversely to medications, and thus, avoid using synthetic solutions.
7. They are true to themselves.
Empaths show who they really are and do not put on any masks.
Because of their deep understanding of the nature of people, they have seen
that all people are inherently good. Their honesty causes them to be very
accepting of other people’s faults. Everyone is a work in progress.
8. They experience what others
are going through with them.
Empaths are very connected to those who they care about and open
up with. When you tell an empath what you are going through, they also feel
what you feel. They have a direct sense of feeling with you, and can understand
your experience deeper than other friends would. They experience it with you.
9. They have an incredible bond with animals.
There is no such thing as pets to empaths, because to them, pets
are family. To the empath, animals are living creatures with feelings, not
meant to be owned or kept in zoos, and deserve the right to live free and happy
lives just like everyone else.
10. Being emotionally and
physically exhausted is a common occurrence for them.
Listening to one person’s problems can take its toll on you,
especially when the person is going through something really heavy. Imagine
having to go through this all day with several other people. Because empaths
are very sensitive to the emotions experienced by others, it makes them
emotionally and physically vulnerable and often exhausted.
11. Giving good advice is their
natural talent.
Empaths know how to listen, and they listen to every word you
say. They put themselves in your shoes. They truly want to see you succeed and
their advice is coming from this space in the heart. Their advice comes from
understanding your situation, and is usually worth listening to.
12. They are easily distracted.
They get distracted easily because they see every beautiful
detail of every day. The kind of details we usually take for granted, the
‘little things’.
Empaths are not only sensitive to your feelings, but they are
also sensitive to their surroundings. They are observant to everything taking
place around them, and love to be in nature.13. They have no room in their lives for narcissists
An empath can be emotionally drained quickly by a narcissist, so
they avoid them at all costs. Yet their openness and vulnerability often draws
narcissists to them.
Sometimes relationships develop between the two, but they are
deeply unhealthy for both, as it is similar to a predator and prey type of
relationship.14. They are hyper sensitive to sound.
An empath’s sensitivity to sound can help them to pickup on unnoticed frequencies and noises, but they are also sensitive to loud noises and this can bring them stress.
They avoid loud and unpleasant settings, yet pleasant sounds such as birds chirping and peaceful music help them to maintain their gentle and loving energy.
15. They are an above-average listener
Some people while listening are spending most of their energy
planning what they are going to say in response. This can disrupt their
understanding of what the other is saying, because they hadn’t given full
attention to listening.
But with an empath, you get your point across easily because
they know how to hear you. You feel very comfortable talking with them as they
know how to handle a conversation; by truly listening and understanding without
judgment.16. They have a strange effect on electronics.
Hard to believe, but many empaths experience their electronics
malfunctioning higher than normal. When they use a computer or a phone, they
often have glitches or bugs, or lights become too bright or go out.
If you know someone who has all of these qualities, then
consider yourself blessed.
Empaths are a gift to the world, and their sensitive natures
should be treasured. Their purity makes them who they are.
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