You Should Accept It If You Have THESE Special Gifts!
The world could do with more empaths. These people are on a mission that they didn't choose for themselves. Their empathy is their strength. Their ability to put themselves in other people's shoes is an asset. They quietly do their job, helping where they can. But this gift, like so many are, is both a blessing and a curse in equal measure. Those who are constantly receptive in every way to the moods, fears and needs of their fellow human beings need a break more often. But that is far from all of the challenges that natural empaths have to face. That's why we want to show you 8 more important truths about these special people.
1. It takes a lot not to let the pain win
Unfortunately, the positives in life as an empath don’t always outweigh the negatives. We barely notice it anymore, but most people go through life with anger in their belly, clenched fists and heartache. For an empath, the chance to share true joy or happiness is few and far between. People who are used to always looking beneath the surface learn a lot of negative things about the state of the world and its inhabitants. This experience can weigh heavily on them. To an empath, it matters how other people are doing, because they suffer along with them in the truest sense of the word. Sometimes certain experiences can keep them occupied for days. If you haven’t quite learned how to channel your gift properly yet, then it can quickly become a bit too much pain to handle, and that would push anyone past their limits. That’s why empaths have to learn how to at least control the amount of hurt that threatens to overwhelm them every day. They are human, not superhuman. When it becomes too much, it’s easy for that to turn into a stress disorder or depression.
2. Empaths need more self-love than other people
A lot of good people still confuse self-care with selfishness. They’re not the same, even if a bit of both would do you good from time to time. Self-love is the basis for any kind of love. It’s the foundation on which we build our love for the world. Empaths love to love those around them, even if they don’t actually realize it, or do it on purpose, but empathy is one of the purest forms of love there is. That’s why it’s especially important that they always keep an eye on their own wants and needs. After all, no one can pour from an empty cup.
3. Going into hiding is not a permanent solution
If you have your suspicions that you might be an empath, you might be overwhelmed by this diagnosis at first. On the other hand, a lot of people are relieved to finally know why they’re so different and that there’s definitely nothing wrong with them. At first, empaths are usually annoyed by their gift and can constantly reject it. It often takes years for them to see just how useful it is and to recognize the loving service that, thanks to their gift, they can provide for the world. Because of this, newly diagnosed empaths can often choose isolation. They think that everything will be just fine if they avoid people on a large scale. But things aren’t that simple. Empaths can’t just switch off their abilities or lock them away. Negative attention is still attention, and it will only attract more negativity. Empaths are who they are. It’s much better to face it early on and learn how to deal with it.
4. You can’t take on responsibility for other’s pain
Feeling others’ pain and being responsible for it are two completely different things. Unfortunately, empaths have a bad habit of taking the pain and the evils of this world and carrying it on their shoulders. It’s just too painful to sit around and watch from the sidelines while others around them drown in their own sorrows. Empaths find it difficult to accept that when this happens, their hands are tied. But this is the exact point when their responsibility has to end, and they have to take care of themselves. Just because empaths can feel the pain around them, doesn’t mean that they are responsible for healing it, or fighting the cause of it. This would be an impossible ask for anyone.
5. Having empathy isn’t the same as actually feeling someone else’s pain
Us humans are naturally inclined to help others out when we can. If we didn’t, humanity probably would have ended a long time ago. We recognize compassion and pity, and we act accordingly. But there’s still a difference between going through life as an empath, or just as an empathetic person. Feeling pity and compassion isn’t the same as doing a deep dive into someone’s psyche. But this is exactly what empaths risk daily every time they interact with someone.
6. Relaxation routines are essential
Yoga, meditation exercises and regular breaks in nature or absolute silence are essential to survival for empaths. Just to be clear, they’re people just like you and me. They don’t have superpowers or divine abilities. They’re especially sensitive, with a keen eye, and they use these talents to better understand people. Each and every one of us is fighting our own battles, we just don’t broadcast it to the world. Empaths recognize in an instant what’s going on behind the scenes of a friendly, polite exterior. They can see how difficult it is for some people to keep themselves and their feelings under control. That’s why an important part of self-care is regularly cleansing your mind and soul of all of these interactions.
7. Everyone can learn and practice empathy
The fundamental skills of empathetic people are paying attention, common sense, life experience, and a particular affinity for observation. If you add a positive attitude towards the world and its inhabitants, then nothing can stand in your way of an empathetic view of the world. We have to prioritize understanding our peers. Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
8. Your feelings are important, too
If you’re going through life as an empath, there’s one thing you can’t neglect, and that’s your own feelings. Just because you’re constantly absorbing the feelings of others, doesn’t mean you should suppress your own. And don’t take them lightly, either. You know what it can do to you, since you can feel the turmoil others feel. Be sure to dedicate specific, non-negotiable time to your feelings. Everything depends on how well you handle your emotional life.
Today’s Conclusion: See more, feel more, understand more
It’s certainly not fun to go through life as an empath. So many emotions are fighting to be heard, and so much pain fighting to be understood. Joy and happiness are sadly only rarely visitors to empaths. That’s why it’s so important to focus on loving yourself and making self-care your highest priority. That’s all for today. Thank you and see you soon.