We can sense emotions in others. That’s a basic survival skill for humans that we are all born with. And empathy is that particular thing that makes other people matter to us. It reminds us to acknowledge the people or emotions around us as we understand and share their feelings.

Empathy is defined as the intellectual identification of experiencing the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of others. When someone is empathetic, they can feel the internal circumstances of others in an effortless way. 

When you meet a new person, can you quickly feel if he’s Energy is positive or negative or if he’s fine or not?

Do you or people around you describe you as an empathetic person?

If you have any or most of the signs as discussed here, chances are that you are an empath.

1. You are too emotional

When you see others in pain, you feel their pain equally. And when another one is rejoicing, you rejoice with them. That is you feel and relate to the emotions of others deeply. You are a highly sensitive person with an unusual emotional depth. Your imagination is too intense and you can almost ‘live’ the pain others have gone through.

2. You take on the energy of others

You listen to people’s energy more than their words. As an empath, you are always open, so to speak, to process other people’s feelings and energy. This means that you really feel, and in many cases, take on the emotions of others, sometimes unknowingly. You can more mindfully create and curate the energy in their environment. You can “step into” the emotional energy of a person, place, or situation comfortably.

3. Strangers often ask you for advice

Most people find Empaths so easy to open up to. Because they know they can trust you easily. That is the reason they often rely on you for any or major decisions they need to take in their lives.

4. Your intuition is often too accurate

You sense the vibes of your surrounding immediately. Empaths have a strong gut that helps them through a bunch of aspects of their lives. You can feel things before they happen. And you mostly trust your vibes. (Here’s why)

5. You feel good to help others

It’s like you are drawn to help them. You are a kind and compassionate person who is always ready to help and support others. Since people get comfortable enough around you to open up, you will usually selflessly lend your ears to help a person. This nature of yours allows you to bond deeply with them.

6. Your mood and vibes are affected by the weather and vibes around you

Empaths are emotionally sensitive to violence, cruelty, or any sort of tragedy. Most Empaths quit watching the television and reading the newspapers at some point in their lives, as they feel that can be too overwhelming.

Moreover, they get drained easily by toxic people or big crowds.

7. You find solitude blissful

Sometimes when you feel upset for no reason, you know that there is only one way to recharge and that is spending some time alone. This is the time for you to get back to balance, and distance yourself from all the negativity around you. There is a frequent need for solitude in you in order to protect your aura and emotions.

8. You care too much

Empaths take care of the needs of others even before their own, because they care so much. They genuinely care about the well-being of others and find themselves listening to the woes of people they don’t even know.

9. You possess a strong belief in humanity

Your tendency to be extremely generous, thoughtful, and forgiving makes you believe in humanity. Because of your kind, easygoing, and gentle nature, you can communicate with anyone on “their level”. You feel things deeply that bring a lot of care to the world.  

10. Spirituality fascinates you

You are deeply connected with your core and inner being. You live your lives based on the guidance of your inner voice, the light that shines within you.

Moreover, you love to be around nature and look at every aspect of life spiritually.

11. Empaths are incredible healers

You are a therapist to your friends and family. Because of this, people love being around you. Your presence and strong aura make you a wonderful healer.

Being an empath is much more than just being highly sensitive or emotional. It’s not just limited to emotions or physical pain, but it can also perceive the motivation and intentions of people around you. So, which of the signs discussed above relate most to you? Tell us in the comments section below.

Further reading: The Psychology of Empathy.

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