Empathy is the ability to clearly identify and understand another person’s feelings, ideas, motives and circumstances without experiencing the same emotion. It’s like standing in their shoes and seeing from their perspective, but not feeling them in the literal sense. Empathy understands without judgment or expectation. This is an art that asks us to bring an open mind and heart to every relationship. Most people though, have a busy mind that starts analyzing another person based on what they see first. And this can create an immediate limitation to what is really going on.
An empath has an intuitive ability to tune into another person’s emotions, thoughts, or state of being. Empaths are highly sensitive people. They may be intense. They care about everyone and are great listeners. In fact you might find yourself telling them things about yourself that you haven’t told anyone before. This is because you feel safe in their presence.
Empaths have a deep heart centered connection to everything and everyone. One could say they feel the universe. And this can be draining, overwhelming, and cause anxiety….
When an empath has a clear sense of their spiritual (energetic) boundaries, they are less likely to feel drained because they don’t ‘take on’ and literally feel the other persons emotions. They use their sensory intuitive abilities such as clairsentience, clairvoyance, clairaudience or claircognizance to ‘read’ and understand.
The journey inwards to owning their spiritual space is vital for their well-being. Without a sense of self and others, an empath becomes exhausted and avoiding groups, or going out. Instead they stay home where they feel safest, or indulge in nature walks. Satisfying on one hand this can also lead to isolation, depression and loneliness.
We are designed to connect, to create healthy happy relationships with ourselves and others. When you take the time to tune into yourself, your spiritual boundaries, your sensitivity level, and connect with others without having a preconceived idea of who they are and what they are like, then you are developing your intuitive gifts as an empath.
With spiritual boundaries everyone can bring their greatest potential and light into any relationship and not feel drained or overwhelmed as they practice empathy.
For all the caring, giving sensitive souls out there, remember nowhere is it written that you should to be drained or depleted to be of service. Learn to define your spiritual boundaries to live life to the fullest. Begin within. Regina Kaiser
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