Developing the Traits of an Empath

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In recent months, I have had many comments asking how to develop the traits of an Empath.

What does it mean to develop the traits of an Empath? Basically, it means being able to discern the emotional energy of others and better understand what it represents. It also means to transmute negative energy, build intuition and learn how to stay protected.

Although we came into the world ready to do our job of transmuting the dense and dark energies of the world, many Empaths find the emotional energy of people toxic, which quickly takes them out of balance and prevents them from developing their traits.

Quite often this is caused when the aura becomes compromised.

The Hazards of Modern Life

There are many things about modern life that weaken an Empath, making life difficult and sometimes painful. But when the aura weakens, the energy of people has a negative impact.

Whether they are aware of it or not, Empaths are constantly at work in the unseen realms mopping up negative emotional energy.  

It is part of an Empath’s life-path to help bring balance into this chaotic world, which involves transmuting emotional energy.

 

But it is too easy for an Empath to take on another person’s pain and mistake it as their own. This causes the type of stress that can lead to unnecessary illness and a leaky aura.

By building a powerful energy field (aura) , it helps prevent other people’s emotions from having a ‘destructive impact.’ This is  an essential step in developing your Empath traits. (If your aura is leaky, you may need to take some further steps. Read more here.)  One easy way to do this is crank up your endorphins.

I  recently watched a program about solar flares (coronal mass ejections) and how power plants protect themselves from their impact. When a solar flare is expected to hit, the power station cranks up the electricity in the grid to full blast. This gives a protective shield and diffuses the energy of the flare through the grid. By doing this, the Sun’s energy cannot destroy the grid.

This reminds me of what happens when we do vigorous exercise: we crank up our feel good endorphins, which in turn raises our vibration and builds a stronger energy field, so that when the external energies hit, they simply get diffused. Even just 5 minutes of working-out to your max reaps huge benefits. 

Another way is by stilling the mind.

Thoughts become destructive if repetitive and bleak. Negative thoughts weaken the mind and body, and greatly compromise the immune system. They also make discerning other’s emotional energy more challenging.

When the mind is quiet, we are better able to discern between whose emotion belongs to whom. This not  only  means we can switch off from another person’s emotions but we are better in control of our own.

Meditation is the best way to still the mind.

For some Empaths, switching off the mind can be quite torturous. But there are many mind-stilling forms to try. Yoga, for example, works as a moving meditation and is a better choice for those who find meditation alone difficult. See this post for more details.

Meditation also builds intuition. Stronger intuition helps us navigate our way through life and prevents us from making bad decisions. (see this post)

At a higher level, it also opens us up to the invisible realms of healing or clairvoyance. However, developing as a healer or clairvoyant should always be done under the guidance of a good teacher (who knows about Empath abilities). 

Hope this helps on your journey as an Empath.

Until next time.

Diane

©Diane Kathrine at Empaths Empowered

30 thoughts on “Developing the Traits of an Empath”

  1. I’ve actually just started looking into this sort of thing, I’ve always felt I was somewhat different and aware of unseen things, lately Life have been extramural taxing on me in every way, and I’m trying to learn more about it. I think I may be experiencing other people’s emotion way to strong.

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  2. I have just this month found out about being an empath. I’ve always believed in flow of energy and helped others, seen people for who they really are (while in awe that my friends and others couldn’t tell or even believe me). But since a near death experience I’ve noticed a major change in everything and everywhere I go. Like people saying the Facebook thing really struck odd to me because lately I feel just mixed up with I don’t even know what emotion while on it almost hurting my head and draining me. Along with I’ve been scared of heart problems with my neck chest and others randomly aiching (mostly around certain people now that I’m learning) I’m so glad to read this and all the other stuff recently thanks everyone for there tips. I question everything and could never place what my purpose is, I’ve always loved helping people but now it makes sense why and what I am here for. I’ve been down lately but I feel blessed now to have such a gift that could help the world.

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  3. I agree. Empaths are born, not made. Unskilled empaths suffer, as we all know, and I agree it is a thankless job. However, beyond a shadow of a doubt, my biggest life changing experience has been learning empath skills, learning how to use my gifts at will, not being constantly bombarded and in a state of over-whelm and melt-down. I got the books by Rose Rosetree, the Empowered Empath, and Use Your Power of Command For Spiritual Cleansing and Protection, amongst others. Seriously, get skills. I get nothing from sharing this with you, other than the knowledge that it will transform you, if you are willing to learn. You don’t need to suffer needlessly 🙂

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  4. I just found out a few months ago that I’m an empath. I just want to pass on that I very rarely have rage attacks anymore (they used to be quite frequent). Avoiding chocolate is VERY helpful in staying calm, not just for me but for many people (I’ve researched it).

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  7. I have had to weed and clean my FB. Negativity is dealt with promptly and swiftly and with extreme prejudice!
    It’s kinda sad that I only have open minded people on my friends list, but then again, I have found new friends from all around the world who either think like me, are empaths, or are open minded.

    *grin*

    I do enjoy the connectivity of FB!
    *huggles*
    But it is so very important to protect yourself!!
    *huggles* and Blessings,
    Kris

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    • Kris does an amazing job at keeping the site positive. I too, am very selective about who comes into my livingroom (via facebook). It is interesting what friends I go to and hide completely from my feed so I don’t have to see their stuff. I am happy to know them and be there if they need me but, I don’t want their baggage in my livingroom

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      • I agree with careful watching of FB and now even some emails. I have just recently, through a wonderful therapist found out not only who I am, but that I have the gift/curse of being an empathy. Even as a teenager, I predicted that a relative was dying. Had persons talk to me at their time of death and much more. If my husband or grandson become upset, it comes to me. I have had to cut off a best friend because of too much negativity. I do not watch the news or read papers but do love scify stories. My ways of getting me back is going for a walk, using meditation, yoga or trying to write a story. These methods do not always work but I have to keep trying or I will go into that black hole that many of you are aware of. I can always use more tips and share experiences.

    • I still have to learn how to delete comments on FB. I have new comments on it, political ones that I have no idea who is behind them. Think I’ll try again soon.

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      • You too Fiona, I predicted someone in my family was going to die too. At first, I thought it’d be my parents, it ended up being my aunt. On the way too school, I started feeling something strong, I didn’t know where it came from. Sometimes I have fears of losing my families, but this was like real. So I began to cry. So many times, I lie about my feelings because I could never explain, or thought people wouldn’t understand and think I’m insane. I told my parents after she died though.

  8. It was like reading my own thoughts and experiences. I am 56 now and became very aware of my empathic skills when i was 14. I agree with all you have said and am awaiting to hear more. I am a loner due to my empath skills.

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