When you realize you are empathic it's only the beginning. Finding out you are empathic is the start of finding out about your gifts. You see, I don't believe you can wake up one day and realize you are a medium. Hmmm medium, that's another word I don't use. for me I prefer seer. In order to get to that point, in order to be bestowed such a gift you have to begin some where. Emapthic abilities are the first of many you will be gifted with in your life if you embrace it. There are many who are empathic when they are children but for some reason they push it away. Perhaps they weren't meant to have it go any further than childhood or perhaps it scared them and those around them so they learned to surpress it. Whatever the reason it did not develop beyond you being a toddler.
A child senses your fear, your saddness, and even your happiness. It can influence the day this little one is going to have. For some children when they sense these emotions they are more subdued giving hugs and kisses even a gentle touch of the hand. It often amazes people how one so small could be so understanding. For other children the chaos is more than they can handle leaving them cranky, needing attention and bringing more chaos to the day, just like any empath who is learning to deal with their gifts. Perhaps the little ones who are dealing with it and helping others get through their emotions are old soles. They've been here before, walked this path, and are back to learn some more and help others adjust. This is my theory.
Lets talk about a particular type of Empath, Intutive Empathy. I remember when someone first gave me the label as empath they told me I was intuitive. I thought "Wow." It was exciting to finally know there were more people out there like me. Remember when I was growing up this was something you did not talk about in public. Oh I knew my mother sensed things and my great grandmother was a healer but I had no idea there was anyone outside of my family that had these gifts. My family always told me not to repeat this to anyone because people would not understand. It wasn't until I found the internet that I realized I was not alone in this world and people like me were no longer feared but welcomed by many if for no other reason than curiousity.
So what is an Intuitive Empath? You are probably thinking it makes me psychic. For the most part you would be right since being an intuitive means sensing and feeling what is around you. Clairempathy as it is sometimes called, is to feel or sense that which is around you. Not just from humans but also from animals and your surroundings.
You know my theory teach from your own experience or knowledge shared so here we go. When I was a young girl I met someone who was "special needs." She never bothered anyone in school but others would often tease her causing her to rock back and forth. She just wanted them to go away. I was only in first grade when I realized how "special" she really was. To see her like that and feel her emotions inside me made me sick. My tummy hurt. I would sit with her and talk quietly just so she would be able to calm down and go back to class after recess. Of course back then they didn't call it special needs but we have matured since then. I remember one day in particular we were in the school yard and some of the children were taunting her something terrible. It broke my heart. I went over to her and took her hand in mine telling her not to be upset they were naturally mean. She smiled at me and told me I was a good friend. I felt the tension in her begin to ease but the nervousness in my stomach picked up. I became so overwhelmed with it, I ended up getting sick to my stomach and my parents having to be called. I absorbed her energy so she could move on in a very trying day.
So how does this work? How do you feel or sense someone's emotions or physical ailments before they tell you? After years of discussing this with one friend or another I have come to believe it's due to ESP. Yep extra sensory perception. We feel a sense of duty to people to help set things right. To help them heal. Our ESP is in full swing and we move in to help.
When I watch the evening news I often find myself sick, upset and even crying for those poor people in one news story or another. Now I distance myself from the news. Although my husband often watches it I tend to not pay attention to it in great detail. If I do find it necessary to watch a news report and it has an affect on me I am sure to cleanse myself and once again put a protective shield around me.
As an intutive empath I need to protect myself just to start my day. I start off lighting a candle and asking all my angels and saints to gather around me and help me through my day. I ask Saint Michael to keep all harm away from me. I light incense to bring peace to my home. Next I sit quietly and mediate. I envision a protective shield around me, those I love, and my home. It's like putting myself inside the safety of a bubble but one that allows others to come near me but do no harm to my energy. I admit there are days it is hard to keep that shield up but I always make sure I release myself from the energy of anyone who may have gotten through.
Just because I put up my protection doesn't mean those who need me can not find me. I am not blocking them but allowing them access more freely. They find me through my energy, my light. Sometimes their enery gets through my shield while we talk but like I said I am not perfect so it does happen.
I have felt peoples fear, anger, upset, confussion, happiness, excitment, illnesses and so much more. I have felt when someone is about to cross over but I do not tell them or those they love. I do not feel giving anyone bad news is a good way to use my gift besides only the Divine knows for sure when that is going to happen. When my father was ill I felt him about to cross over at least three times before he did, so you see what I mean. When the time was right he was taken home.
Being an empath is a part of me, it is who I am and I am proud to be here to help those in need. I do not mind feeling others emotions but I do wish I could help them all. I had to learn the hard way if they don't want my help then they will not accept it and of course I cannot force the issue. The Divine/God puts me where I need to be when I need to be there. It's an amazing life, and amazing gift, to be able to talk to a total stranger and put their mind at ease, help heal their hearts, their soul if need be just by listening and saying a few quiet, kind words, and giving them a warm understanding smile. I thank God for my gifts and I am so happy my gifts have grown over the years allowing me to grow into the person I am today.
Intuitive Empath
By Toni Gamarro
If I touch your hand I can see,
What images Spirit sends to me,
I can feel your energy call out,
Negativity gives a shout,
While possitivity gives a glow,
Which helps the good energy to flow,
I can feel this energy as it dances around,
Bouncing from ceiling to ground,
It calls out to me so I know,
Which direction I am to go.
Do I take your hand and lend an ear?
Or is it better I don't get to near?
This is message your energy sends to me,
It pulls me near if I need to be,
My intuitiveness has never steared me wrong,
As a matter of fact it has made me strong,
Has given me the courage to open my third eye,
It has taught me not to question why,
To let the engery flow,
To light the path I am to go,
To open my mind and my body soul,
Not allow negativity to take it's toll,
I have had many lessons along the way,
From my path, at times, I did stray,
But something always pulls me back,
Reminds me to get back on track,
My empathic gifts are what sets me straight,
They remind me of my fate,
Of helping people who have lost their way,
Crossing over souls who can no longer stay,
Lending an ear to those in need,
Empathics are a special breed,
I will do the task set before me,
For an intuitive empath I am proud to be.
To Be Continued..............
