“A blessing as well as a curse”. Empaths who have the foresight to understand and acknowledge their gift will proclaim those words as profound truth. The blessing is having the ability to feel what others are experiencing and acting on those feelings as a means of providing guidance and direction. The curse is neglecting the cardinal rule of observation versus absorption. The skill to identify and separate personal feelings from the feelings of others around us can be challenging for sensitives.

The state of affairs within this current 3-D existence has produced an energetic vibrational overload for empathic beings. Feeling drained, sad, restless, and often times agitated have become an all too common occurrence. What can I say? We feel it all… the good, bad, and the ugly. Lost in translation, YES that is it! There is no instruction manual for what we are experiencing…. no deciphering the meaning, reasoning, or logic of the menagerie of feelings encompassing our being. Like a predator that subtly overtakes its prey… caught off guard the empath has been blind-sided to the fact that what we are experiencing is the emotional upheaval from the collective consciousness; fear, pain, sadness, uncertainty, and loss.

Personal preservation of the empath at this time is not only crucial but involves un-plugging from every situation occurring around you. You may say easier said than done. The point is that you must disassociate in order to achieve balance, health, and well-being. There are many ways in which to accomplish this. First, limit media input in a manner that is not all consuming…Television off, music on. Social media has become an integral part of our lives and often necessary for business and communication needs…scroll on by posts that you know may have an negative impact on your psyche. Meditation helps in all situations and above all get outside into nature. Appreciate the simple things in life and enjoy solitude in your sacred space. The proverbial question you must ask … Are these feelings that I am experiencing truly mine to own or are they the result of what we are encountering as a collective? Learn to distinguish the difference. Be gentle with your-self, C’mon empath… You got this!!!