(…Continued From What Is Empathy)
When we discuss the traits of an empath remember that these are generalizations and they may not always be obvious traits of an Empath.
16 Common Traits Of An Empath
1. Empaths are quiet achievers but expressive in area’s of emotional connection. They find that talking about emotional issues is a great outlet that aids in understanding themselves and others.
2. Interestingly when it comes to traits of an empath, some empaths can be the opposite of what an empath ‘should’ be because they are overwhelmed or unable to handle emotion and what they feel in the world around them so they block their feelings.
3. They can be focused outward, toward what others feel, rather than themselves. This is a common trait to many people who have not gone through a process of self development.
4. They avoid disharmony caused by emotionally turbulent situations. This type of situation can easily create an uncomfortable feeling because an empath feels this emotion.
5. Empaths are emotionally sensitive to violence and general chaos.
6. Empaths are sensitive to loud noise and television. In particular, television programs that depict emotional drama like the news and police shows.
7. They struggle to comprehend acts of cruelty and crime that involves hurting others.
8. They struggle to comprehend suffering in the world and are often idealists who theorise about fixing the worlds problems.
9. Are often found working as volunteers, with people, animals or the environment.
10. They are expressive so they can often be found in areas of music or the arts.
11. They often have the ability to draw others to them. This includes children and animals as they have a warmth and compassion that is beyond normal You may find that strangers always talk to you if you are an empath.
12. They can be good listeners as they generally have an interest in other people.
13. Empaths can be moody or have large mood swings due to overwhelming thoughts, feelings and emotion.
14. They are likely to have had, other paranormal experiences in their life. This could be astral projection, psychic ability or a variety of other experiences.
15. Empaths are daydreamers that have difficulty keeping focused. This is common with people who deal more IN emotion and neglect other area’s of their mind.
16. Like many people on a spiritual path Empaths frequently experience déjà vu and synchronicities. This is something that occurs to everyone however empaths are often more aware and therefore ‘look out’ for it.
Being an Empath myself I can understand how difficult it can be living in a material world. You need to pay special attention to NOT being sucked into other peoples emotional drama’s and you need to devote time every day to spiritually cleansing yourself of unwanted wayward energies. A good way to this is with some basic psychic protection. If you are looking for help with this please let me know as I am well versed through my Life Coaching practice to deal with all of the issues Empaths have.
Authors Details:
Traits Of An Empath – Aymen Fares is an International Life Coach with clients all over the world. He is based in Melbourne Australia and can be contacted here
