Empaths are the modern saviors of our society. Without them, mankind would probably have been in despair for a long time. They are the silent helpers that know the answer before we have to ask the question. They also have their ears to the ground and are around for advice and tips. Their special gift means that in a split second, they can feel what others feel. Absorbing these feelings is the key to their understanding, but it often also brings them to the brink of exhaustion. Without their listening power, many people without a large circle of friends or family would be lonely. Empaths are not a myth, or an invention of a spiritual subculture. They live amongst us and are, thankfully, quite common to meet. If you have the following 10 qualities, you're one of them!

1. You can feel what other people feel

This is how we recognize empaths and their willingness to help. Without many words, they are able to get a picture of the emotional state of their fellow human beings in an instant. They feel their grief, sadness and pain, but also their anger, shame and rage. Recognizing joy, as we know, is not difficult for most people, but empaths also shoulder all the negativity that is oozing out of their environment.

2. Your reputation for being a fabulous listener precedes you

Active listening is the easiest task for empaths. This is how they so easily manage to get into a conversation with more and more people and learn so many new things about them. Unlike most people, empaths also remember what’s been said which gives the person they are talking to the impression that they’re important to them. And this impression isn’t false. Empaths are designed to make those around them feel good, or at least to make them feel better.

3. You always give more than is necessary

If a true empath dwells within you, you’re never driven by the need to be rewarded. Quite the opposite. Empaths act with altruism and complete selflessness. They help other people and expect nothing in return. This also makes them so likeable. They always give more than the situation requires, and never hold their hands out expectantly in return.

4. You have a burning desire to make the world a better place

We are all responsible for this planet, but very few people actually consciously take on this task. Empaths can sometimes despair at the overexploitation of Mother Nature and the environment. They feel others’ pain and suffering, even if it happens on other continents or in foreign countries. Empaths are convinced that every human being could make a difference if we combine our forces. They themselves do their utmost to do so, even if they repeatedly reach their limits and realize that, in this context, it will never be enough.

5. You find it very difficult to say no

The good soul that lives in every empath unfortunately often becomes a victim of chronic ‘Yes’ saying. They find it unbelievably difficult to deny someone a wish or a favor. It makes them feel like they’ve let the person down, or that they haven’t tried their best. Lending a hand is of paramount importance in the empath universe. Even if, with the best will in the world, it’s still an impossible task, these wonderful people will still feel disappointed in themselves.

6. You have a big, kind heart

It’s no wonder that empaths often fall victim to exploitation and shady characters. If you only see the good in people, in time you’ll become blind to evil and as we know, evil never sleeps. It’s always there, everywhere, waiting to pounce on potential prey. Empaths are a particularly easy target for manipulative people. They lure them in with their tales of woe and pain, which may well be genuine. After all, that’s why people feel magically attracted to the dark side. But if an empath falls into this trap, their big heart will soon be broken.

7. You live in harmony with your surroundings

People who love people so much that they make them their top priority in life must be at peace with themselves and the world. Empaths feel inner balance and harmony, and they project these qualities out to the world. No one can live in conflict with their peers and still have the strength to extend a helping hand to others. Only those who live with balance and have made peace with their own demons can address the fears and problems of others.

8. You intuition is very pronounced

Being able to feel other people’s pain as if it were your own over time leads to a high level of sensitivity to your environment. Intuition for empaths is like their primary sense. It registers everything way before the eyes and ears can take information to the brain to be processed. These fine antennas are useful if you have taken up helpfulness and doing good as your cause. However, it can also lead to a complete flood of stimuli when too many feelings and needs hit an empath all at once like a tsunami.

9. You always put your own needs last

If there is a group of people that always put you first, it’s the empaths. They are completely inspired by their mission to do their absolute best to help the people around them. For them, this isn’t a bad thing, or a losing battle, it’s quite the opposite. The desire to be there for others truly inspires them and is their personal motivation. For people looking in from the outside, this selfless nature is difficult to understand. That’s why it sadly so often happens that empaths are labeled as naive or weak, even though in truth they are neither.

10. You have a huge capacity for problem solving

Having an open ear for the people around you and being able to remember the information they provide you with brings clear advantages. Over time, an impressive wealth of knowledge builds up. If empaths see one benefit from their service to humanity, it is their high capacity for problem-solving that they have acquired virtually effortlessly over the years. For them, this means extra value or an added bonus that they can pass on to those seeking advice and help.

Today’s conclusion: A personality type with many sides, with only one mission

Without empaths, our world would be a grey, darker and more hopeless place. If you don’t have someone to lend you their ear, or someone there to help and advise you, you’ll find yourself at a loss. Sometimes our feelings can overwhelm us, and we don’t know how to deal with them. If an empath is on hand to help, this tight, colossal knot in our stomach starts loosening all by itself. The work of empaths takes place silently and always without a fuss. Sometimes that’s why it seems almost like magic when they manage to make us feel understood immediately just by listening to us. This magic formula that empaths use also has a name: Humanity. That’s it for today. Thank you and see you soon.

If You Have These Qualities, You’re a Completely Unique, Special Person!