I am an empath. I could easily feel other people’s feelings, good or bad, as though they were my own. To an empath, the problem is not in connecting with another person, for it is as natural as breathing. The problem of an empath is how to set boundaries between herself and that of another person’s skin.
This boundary is not a wall that completely shuts out all the rest while enclosing oneself within. But it is more like the human skin, still sensitive, still able to touch, but is able to DEFINE the person within one’s own unique and beautiful personality.
There had been many times when I felt being absorbed into the personality of another. I could understand so well and actually live within the other person’s perspective. But along the way, I also lose my own self, like I didn’t exist at all! I didn’t like it when I felt as invisible as the wind. The wind touches you and knows you, yet you couldn’t grasp it. And at times, you aren’t even aware it’s there.
I don’t like to live like I’m invisible. I want to leave a mark, my own mark saying that I have lived and I have made a difference.
It could only happen if I’m able to define who I am, the person who is going to make that mark.
Yes, I am an empath, but I am somebody who needs also to be seen and understood.
I am special.
I am beautiful.
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Hi Joyce - Those feelings must be quite difficult to contain. Being yourself and leaving your stamp on life, rather than reacting to others’ emotions, is a powerful need.
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Hi, very beautiful words. I am an empath too. I used to hate it. but I changed my mind about it. I decide that its a gift. a very unique gift! and im trying to find ways to use it to become richer and happier. you deserve the best. always remember that. I am happy with my new findings.
best of luck!
Ary
Being an early childhood teacher, I have learn and practice empathy through my teaching. Yes it is indeed at the beginning quite uncomfortable, particularly when connecting with adults. But thank to my children I have learn also how to draw the lines between the others and my own self…
It does require time, patience, acceptance and understanding to find the proper balance, but it’s so wonderful and magic when I used this unique talent that life grant me to make good use of…
Having taking time for myself and finding out my real purpose in life…i use it to fulfill my mission in life…
Each time I am being that way, i feel so fulfilled and getting more and more energy to continue using my empathy…
Blessing to my greatest teachers…my children!!!!
And thanking life having giving me that talent to help serve humanity in my own ways..
For the love of life
Pure Love Energy
Danielle
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