Are You an Empath?
A mini workbook on self discovery, self enquiry, and waking up to your true nature as an empath, healer, HSP or spiritually sensitive person
A mini workbook on self discovery, self enquiry, and waking up to your true nature as an empath, healer, HSP or spiritually sensitive person
Congratulations! You are on a path of self discovery, self actualization and self realization that the vast majority of people will never begin or embark.
While I don't have all of the answers of course, having worked with many of hundreds of gifted empath's, healers, mindfulness teachers, yogi's, psychic and spiritual mediums, aspiring life coaches and inspirational, enlightened entrepreneurs, there are distinct characteristics and personality patterns that emerge.
Continue reading, first for the most salient signs that you are an empath, healer or HSP personality type, and then continue for some short workshop exercises that will hopefully help you find, and further your way.
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Empaths move through the world in a very unusual way. We can be chameleons in both function, and form. Sometimes we may seem to be invisible to others – navigating space with serenity and a smile. Other times we are impossible to miss, stepping up, standing out and standing up for those who need a voice, need a hand or merely need our help. We didn’t choose this path. We feel in our bones….that it chose us” – Angela li
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1. You may APPEAR to be standoffish to others. It's just your way. And anyone who comes to know you well, will understand that, and eventually appreciate it's part of your gift.
2. Intimacy can feel like the enemy. You have a lot of love to give, but sometimes feels overwhelmed by intimacy. Closeness, even that which you crave, can lead to uncomfortable feelings, too.
3. Big personalities are a turn off. You connect with people who are more down to earth, understated and a bit more even keel. The obnoxious, larger than life, center of attention personality type is not the sort of friend a natural empath gravitates to....although, be careful - they often gravitate to us!
4. Sensory overload is often a multi-sensory experience. How? Smells (like a perfume or fragrance) in combination with a sound (most notably unexpected sounds that intrude on your sense of safety and well being) and physical sensations are bleed and blend into an experience that can feel overwhelming.
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5. Like #2 above, empaths, and sensitive people have a much lower startle response threshold. You may feel anxious, panicked or even "racy" when surprised by a knock at a door, or an unexpected visitor in your space. (many empaths report being easily startled by housemates, family members and even spouses who appear in a room or hallway without announcing themselves in advance.
6. You struggle to fit in, or to feel accepted by peers. Many empaths feel a deep sense of disappointment in how we are treated by our friends, family and professional peers. Why? Because we tend to give our "all" to others who need our help - whether that be to share a problem, a shoulder to cry on, or someone to emote to, or empathize with, and yet....when the tables are turned, we don't feel we get the same level of connection, and commitment in return. This can lead to many empaths feeling cynical about socializing, and can lead to deeper levels of isolation and even a persistent state of feeling low grade lonely.
7. You are a malignant narcissist's sworn enemy. Why? Because manipulative people can often show up as the most empathetic and even charming.....but it's a toxic sort of empathy. (the kind that is designed to take advantage or gain the trust of the person who is in the cross hairs of the narcissist's attention or affection.
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8. A real empath has the tools and self awareness to see through this, and senses a deep duplicity and a double cross on the drop. In some sense, you see through the facade and can serve to protect others who would otherwise be in harms way from a self centered, manipulative or on occasion.....a deeply disturbed personality type.
Some good career choices for an empath, healer or "enlightened" entrepreneur?
#1? Transformational teacher. Our motto here is, teach what you know, do what you love, wake up the world with your work.
If you can teach, preach or share your words, wisdom and inspiration in a course format, you can truly not only build a thriving brand and business as an enlightened entrepreneur, but you can truly do it from anywhere in the world you want.
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The bottom line? There are many, many ways you can use your own gifts, and your own experiences, regardless of degrees/certifications, to help heal the collective calamity that IS our current culture as a species :)
If people are your passion, and growth is your personal mantra and mission, this is your calling to step UP, stand out and start doing something about it. The world (and rest of us) are waiting.
Here are a few short exercises from a recent workshop we did on cultivating passion, purpose, presence and peace through your work.
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What are the areas that your empathic, emotional or sensitivity skills are most helpful in ordinary life?
Describe 3 strengths
How do these land in your life?
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Describe an empathic experience that has made you appreciate your gift
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Write down a series of one word mantras that you'll take into the world as the focal point of your presence practice. (e.g. - these are single words that trigger a very specific mindful state when you need "superpowers" throughout the day to tackle challenges and stay present and peaceful in challenging times)
My 1 word mantra for dealing with difficult people at work, or in the world
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My word when I realize I'm ruminating or lost in thought
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My 1 word mantra for dealing with anxiety or overwhelm
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My 1 word mantra for getting out of my head, and into my heart space
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In this section, if you're interested in doing work that is more meaningful, purposeful or aligned with your own sense of passion, and purpose, get super clear below on what it is that you want to accomplish in this domain of your life in the next 12 months.
What is the work that feels most exciting, empowering and inspiring for you?
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What is 1 action that you will do today to take a meaningful step in that direction?
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What will life looks like in 5 years when your work is aligned with this intention?
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Share some of the ways you would change/transform or educate those around you about your unique experience as a spiritually sensitive person. If you had a magic wand, which experiences, insights or qualities do you most wish those around you understood about you?
Describe qualities that you wish others better understood about you
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A If you'd like to learn how to deepen your own empathic gifts can help you navigate life a bit better as a spiritually sensitive person, we have lots of fun workshops, worksheets and workbooks that have inspired, and empowered thousands of spiritual seekers over the last 12 months - reach out to us ([email protected]) or visit us to learn how to amplify your gifts in 2022, and beyond.
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