Empath: A Complete Guide for Developing Your Gift and Finding Your Sense of Self

by Judy Dyer

  EMPATH

  A Complete Guide for Developing Your Gift and Finding Your Sense of Self

  By: Judy Dyer

  EMPATH: A Complete Guide for Developing Your Gift and Finding Your Sense of Self

  by Judy Dyer

  © Copyright 2017 by Judy Dyer

  All Rights Reserved.

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  Disclaimer: This book is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. By its sale, neither the publisher nor the author is engaged in rendering psychological or other professional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

  ISBN-10: 1981198938

  ISBN:13: 978-1981198931

  Contents

  Introduction

  Your Free Gift

  Chapter 1: What is an Empath?

  Chapter 2: How to Embrace Your Gift

  Chapter 3: Understanding Energy

  Chapter 4: Empaths and Spiritual Hypersensitivity

  Chapter 5: Empaths, Insomnia, Exhaustion and Adrenal Fatigue

  Chapter 6: How to Protect Yourself from Energy Vampires

  Chapter 7: Empaths and Work

  Chapter 8: Normalizing and Maintaining Your Gift

  Chapter 9: How to Support a Young Empath

  Conclusion

  Essential Oil Recipes for Anxiety

  Introduction

  Greetings readers! Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey to greatness as you begin to understand and use your gift for the greater good! If you are reading this, I can only assume that you are new and have just become conscious of your gift as an empath. You are probably both scared and excited; scared because you don’t quite understand it and excited because you are about to step into a new realm of possibilities that you had no idea existed.

  Empaths who are not in control of their gift find that it is a terrible source of stress, pain and anxiety. Feeling other people’s emotions as though they are your own can seem as if you are on a constant emotional roller coaster. The purpose of this book is to bring you to a place of rest concerning the gift that you have been endowed with. You will learn exactly what your gift is and why you are so privileged to have it.

  I want you to understand that you are carrying great power, and the reason why it affects you in such a profound way is due to the dynamism of it. There are many benefits and blessings associated with being an empath, and as you learn to walk in and embrace your gift, doors of opportunity will begin to open for you.

  Take your time to fully understand and absorb each chapter before moving on to the next. Prepare your spirit for the keys that you are going to find in this book to unlock the abundance of potential that is within you.

  In order to maximize the value you receive from this book, I highly encourage you to join our tight-knit community on Facebook. Here you will be able to connect and share with other like-minded Empaths to continue your growth.

  Taking this journey alone is not recommended and this can be an excellent support network for you.

  It would be great to connect with you there,

  Judy Dyer

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  Also by Judy Dyer

  The Empowered Empath: A Simple Guide on Setting Boundaries, Controlling Your Emotions, and Making Life Easier

  The Highly Sensitive: How to Stop Emotional Overload, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Energy

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  Chapter 1: What is an Empath?

  An empath is a person with an open spirit; they unconsciously sense things in the unseen and the seen realm to the point where it can become a burden. They pick up on the energy that is surrounding them and have a natural ability to tune in to the feelings of others. They are influenced by other people’s moods, thoughts, desires and wishes. Being an empath is not limited to high sensitivity and emotions; they intuitively know the intentions and motivations of others. An empath is not something that is learned; you are either born this way or you’re not. As an empath, you are constantly in touch with the feelings and energy of others, which means that you are continuously bearing the weight of the emotions of those around you.

  Many empaths are prone to the physical manifestations of the emotions they are burdened with, such as daily aches and pains and chronic tiredness. I am sure you have heard the saying, “You look like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders!” This is exactly what empaths do! They carry the energy, emotions and karma of everyone they come in contact with.

  Empaths are extremely humble; they shy away from compliments and would rather praise someone else than receive it. They express themselves with great passion and talk very candidly, which can sometimes cause offense. They are not the type of people who hide their feelings; they will open up to anyone who cares to listen.

  On the flip side of this, they can also be the complete opposite; they can be very anti-social and will gladly block those out of their lives who they feel are hindering them in some way. They may not realize that they are doing this; to the empath who doesn’t understand who they are, this is often their way of shutting out the feelings and energy from others that they constantly have to deal with.

  Although empaths are sensitive to the emotions of others, they don’t spend much time listening to their own hearts. This can lead them to care for the needs of others before their own. An empath is typically non-aggressive, non-violent and is quick to become the peacemaker between people. An empath feels extremely uncomfortable when they are in an environment of disharmony; they avoid confrontation or quickly make amends if a situation gets out of hand. If they lose control and say something that would cause offense, they resent themselves for it and will make a swift apology.

  Empaths have a tendency to pick up the feelings of others and then project them back to the person without realizing what they are doing. When an empath is in the beginning stages of understanding their gift, it is advised that they talk things out in order to release the buildup of emotions. If not, they have a tendency to bottle things up and build skyscraper
walls around themselves and refuse to let anyone in. The inability to express their feelings is often the result of a traumatic event, a childhood where emotions were not expressed in the home or having parents who told them that children are to be seen and not heard.

  Emotional withdrawal can have a negative effect on our health; the longer we hold our emotions inside without release, the more power they have over us. When emotions build up, there will eventually be a release and that release is never a good thing. Humans are wired to express themselves when they feel a burden; it is how healing takes place. When you talk something out, there is an emotional relief that you are no longer carrying the weight alone. If this doesn’t take place, there is a risk of mental and emotional instability as well as negative emotions manifesting in the form of an illness.

  Empaths have sensitivity towards movies, TV, videos, and news broadcasts that depict scenes of violence or physical or emotional pain and trauma, whether it is an adult, child or animal. This can reduce them to tears and cause them to become physically ill. They are unable to justify the suffering that they feel and see and have no tolerance for others who don’t share the same level of compassion as they do.

  Empaths work in careers that enable them to help others, whether it’s with animals, nature or people. They are passionate about their work and their dedication to others. You will often find empaths in volunteer positions dedicating their time to help others without pay or recognition.

  Due to their ceaseless imagination, empaths are great storytellers; they are constantly learning and asking questions. They are also very gentle and romantic; they have a passion for family history and will keep old photos, jewelry or other items of value that have been passed down from generations. They are often the ones who sit and listen to stories told by grandparents and great grandparents and hold a wealth of knowledge about the history of their family.

  To suit the variety of moods that they experience, they listen to a range of music genres. People are often curious about their taste in music, especially the extent of the diversity. One minute they are listening to classical music and the next hardcore rap! The lyrics to a song can have a powerful effect on an empath, especially if it relates to something they have recently experienced. It is advised that empaths listen to music without lyrics to avoid sending their emotions into a spin.

  Empaths use their body language as a form of expression; they can articulate themselves just as easily through dance, body movements and acting as they can through words. Empaths are capable of exhibiting high amounts of energy when they dance; they get lost in the music and enter into a trance-like state as their spirits sync with the beat and the lyrics. They describe this feeling as becoming completely lost in the moment; they are no longer aware of the presence of others.

  Empaths have very attractive spirits, and so people are naturally drawn to them without understanding why. They will find that complete strangers feel comfortable talking to them about the most intimate subjects and experiences. Another reason why empaths are so magnetic is that they are very good listeners; they are bubbly, outgoing, enthusiastic and people love to be in their presence. They are the life and soul of any party, and people like to have them around because they feed off their energy. Due to the extreme nature of their personality, the opposite is also true; their moods can switch in an instant and people will scatter like cockroaches to get away from them. If an empath doesn’t understand their gift, the burden of carrying so many emotions can be overwhelming. They don’t understand that they are feeling someone else’s emotions; it is confusing to them. One moment they are fine and the next they are feeling a tsunami of depression, which causes them to act out.

  It is not a good idea to abandon an empath in the heights of one of their mood swings. Whoever is around at this time should lend them a shoulder to cry on, become compassionate, and be a listening ear. This return of emphatic emotional care will often lead to an instant recovery. Empaths are often misunderstood, and it is a crucial part of their journey that not only do they understand themselves but others around them do too.

  Empaths are often thinkers and problem solvers; they love to study a variety of different material. They believe that problems and solutions exist together and that there is always a solution at hand. They will often search until they find the answer to a problem, which can be a great benefit to others around them, whether at work or at home. The empath is often capable of tapping into the knowledge of the universe and receiving the guidance they need to solve the problem they have put their minds to.

  Empaths are dreamers; they have vivid and detailed dreams. They believe that their dreams are linked to their physical reality and that they are being warned about something that is happening in their life or the life of someone they know. From a young age, they invest their time and effort into unlocking the mysteries of their dreams.

  Empaths thrive off mental engagement; they have no desire for the mundane and find it difficult to hold their focus on things that don’t stimulate them. When they find themselves getting bored, they will often resort to daydreaming and settle into a detached state of mind. Although their physical body is in the same location, their mind is in another dimension.

  A teacher will only hold the attention of an empath student if they are as expressive and emotional as they are; if not they will quickly switch off. If empaths are not completely captivated by their audience, they lack interest. They make the best actors because of their innate ability to become so submerged by the feelings of others that when they play a role, they do so with all the emotions of the character that they are playing.

  They are prone to experiencing synchronicities and déjà vu. What begins as a set of continuous coincidences leads to an understanding that seeing into the future is a part of who the empath is. As this acceptance becomes a reality, a feeling of euphoria sets in as they begin to connect with the power of their gift.

  Many empaths have a deep connection to the paranormal; they will have a number of near-death and out of body experiences throughout their lives. Traveling in the spirit realm to another dimension is a normal occurrence in the life of an empath. They are free spirits and the mundane routine of life is not what they live for. When they get stuck in this cycle, all meaning of life is lost and they are forced to stop, re-examine their life and get back on the journey to self-discovery. Their paranormal experiences lead to isolation; to the average person this is not the norm and so the empath tends to suppress their abilities in fear of being labeled negatively. However, they are capable of overcoming this and it typically takes place when they are surrounded by other empaths.

  There Are A Variety Of Empaths And Each Use A Different Psychic Emphatic Trait. They Are As Follows:

  Geomancy: Geomancers have the ability to feel earth’s energy; when they are on certain land and in certain places, they can feel the energy. When a natural disaster is about to take place, regardless of where it is happening, they get headaches.

  Telepathy: They have the ability to read the thoughts of others.

  Psychometry: They have the ability to receive energy from impressions, places, photographs or objects.

  Physical healing: The ability to feel the physical symptoms of others in their own body, which they can then use to promote healing.

  Animal communication: The ability to feel, hear and communicate with animals.

  Emotional healing: The ability to feel the emotions of others.

  Nature: The ability to communicate with nature and plants.

  Mediumship: The ability to feel the energy and the presence of spirits.

  Knowing or claircognizance: The ability to know what has to be done in any given situation; this is often coupled with a feeling of calm and peace in the midst of a crisis.

  Precognition: The ability to feel when something significant is about to take place. This is often an unexplainable feeling of doom or dread.

  If You Are Unsure About Whether Or Not You Have The Gift Of An Empath,
Here Are 25 Common Empath Traits:

  They look for the victim, the underdog; those going through emotional trauma and suffering draws the attention of the empath.

  The empath is highly creative with a vivid imagination; they are usually multitalented with the ability to sing, dance, draw, act or write. An untidy environment full of chaos and mess blocks the flow of energy for the empath; they are very minimalist and tidy.

  They have a disdain for narcissism. Although empaths are very tolerant, compassionate and kind, they don’t like to be around egotistical characters who live for themselves and have no consideration for the feelings and emotions of others.

  They sense energy in food. Empaths are often vegetarian because they can feel the suffering that the animal experienced while being slaughtered.

  They don’t like buying second-hand goods, as they believe that anything previously owned by someone else carries their energy. When the empath is financially stable, they prefer to buy a brand new house or a brand new car so that they are not stepping into someone else’s energy.

  They spend time daydreaming. An empath can get lost in their own imagination; they can happily stare into oblivion for hours. If an empath is not being stimulated, they get bored and distracted. Whether they are at home, work or school, they must be interested in what they are doing or they will drift.

  They are knowledge seekers. Empaths are always learning something new; they find it frustrating when they have unanswered questions and they will go above and beyond the call of duty to find the answer. If they feel a nudge in their spirit that they have an answer, they will look for confirmation. The negative side of this is that they carry too much information, which can be draining. They have a deep desire to know more about the world as we know it.