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Teal Swan #short from the New York workshop 2021. Link to the full video on Premium - tealswan.com/premium-workshops/n2021/nyc/

[@earthling7183]

Not always. i've been with a very extroverted empath for nearly 2 years. They are very well adjusted. They can easily address negativity but naturally focus on positivity.

[@misba2282]

Relatable and frankly I've been shamed for being too sensitive and too hyper and serving. Guess they don't mind it when I do it for them but the moment I ask for a little bit of respect and space they say om too much for them.

[@405OKCShiningOn]

I love this shirt, thank u 💯💯🙏🎶🎨🎶🧭🎨🧭🎶

[@kristinalevang9530]

Thank you.You help me sooo much...I love psychology my self but this is another level.Adore you and it's pleasure to learn from you.

[@kristarizz59]

Wow….. just wow…. I’m going to try to be aware, next time I’m drawn to the pain…. Thank you

[@Ommaticus]

So that's why it feels like "work" to be social... And best relaxed when alone.

[@filipe8534]

Exactly!!! I always felt like an obligation and a work to have a social life and make friends, it was always very difficult! Now I've recognized that and I've declared myself a happy loner and *I'm totally ok with that* , I don't care if people judge me an anti social.

[@seattleguy8230]

Tbh being alone I don’t feel that great also

[@MartinAlexanderVideos]

@@filipe8534 happy loner by marina 😊🎵

[@gollick]

No you're talking about being introverted

[@almareyes2192]

Yeah being alone is the best. But also having someone who understands that and being lonely with them is good too

[@nishadh366]

I describe my childhood like I was “walking on eggshells”. I was never sure if my mother was angry or just.. normal. I would have to gauge her mood by how she looked, spoke, and acted. I am certainly an empath.

[@annettecabezas6697]

same here, I believe my mother was undiagnosed mentally ill. She was so abusive and caused me PTSD

[@twinkincarnate]

@@annettecabezas6697 same case for me 🥺❤️

[@slitrovaart]

Also, same experience.

[@unknownoblivion2417]

Similar thing but not my mother but someone similar enough

[@nisi6295]

Lol i asked someone to describe to me what "walking on eggshells" felt like...and I thought oh that's not the norm? YIKES

[@TheYazmanian]

And why we LOVE to be alone or are super-reclusive and introverted.

[@BlueVO22]

True

[@prussianbluephantom3968]

This make perfect sense!

[@AngelicHarmony444]

Might be lonely sometimes but it sure feels safe doesn’t it?

[@dvnnixo273]

@@AngelicHarmony444 yes but is that an illusion?

[@mal8447]

🎯

[@clau_sing_]

Two unpredictable adults result in a sad and socially anxious kid

[@euel1490]

Le-am studiat pana nea lucrat avizi

[@noraidreanailin]

Yep

[@lisagreene5112]

OMG this is me! No wonder I get exhausted being around people.

[@Monkey80llx]

That observation does not correlate with a bad parent/bad childhood

[@rebeccaanderson4445]

No wonder I have chronic fatigue lol. Same.

[@w1975b]

I feel that I'm an empath. Don't know if my childhood was difficult as Teal says. But I do have an open crown according to Human Design. It's very interesting and I think everyone should check it out to see if the info applies to them. Free Human Design calculators are online to determine charts. Very accurate for me. btw, an open crown means you're a "mind reader"...and I have had instances where thoughts pop into my head and someone else says them. I don't know whose thoughts they are until they say them aloud, but something is happening.

[@w1975b]

But yes, I also don't like being around people much. I do feel drained after so much time around others.

[@Yoginimassage]

​@@w1975bit really makes no sense it's just from childhood. I have two sisters. Same family. They are not like me

[@ariannah4256]

My father🥺. He would rather his life be twice as hard at the drop of hat if it meant he could make someone's life less difficult/sad/stressful or take away their pain and worry. He was taken advantage of his adult life for showing people the most intense form of non bias true love they would probably ever experience. He was a true one of a kind person. He died at age 46 in 2021 to a heartattack in his sleep. He was so thankful for life itself. Yet lived with so much anxiety,sadness and stress 😭 my daddy was beautiful

[@nidhia6925]

Wow.... I wish I could meet your great father... Never really come across with nice people... I am an Indian woman who's always helping others ..not because no one helped me in my bad times..or, even now. Coz I have seen enough bitter people.. Its my nature to help anyone i see in need of help

[@ttaccobbellaaa]

I lost my dad in 2021 too and my dad was also 46. He was also the most beautiful person I’ve ever known and my best friend. May both our dads rest in peace. 💜

[@joejasonvillani1290]

🙏🏼

[@tanalee9769]

Mine too. I lost him in 2018. Glad we were both raised by fantastic men.

[@tianaulestad]

I'm so sorry 2 hear that...May he rest in Peace. May I ask you his name?

[@artimistic385]

I spend most of my childhood “walking on eggshells” around my mother..I learned to watch even the smallest actions she takes. So I, for 19 years I thought I had a great “sixth sense” because I can always feel or know when someone is or gonna be bad news. And it exhausts me every single day.

[@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702]

I had to do the same thing with my mother to wake walk on eggshells until the last 2 to 3 years in I'm smashing those egg shells now and not allowing her to control me and work on my issues.

[@weelewism8442]

Same with my dad, I would watch him and as soon as I saw him looking for something I knew something would happen, if I was even asleep I would know who's going upstairs and I'd wake up when I heard him come upstairs, even if I hadnt heard him talk to the dog or something I knew if I went down something bad would happen.

[@monicaarras1]

Every. Single. Day.

[@path852]

i grew up like that except it was my father i walked around and avoided. i feel the same way in public still. I`m 55yrs. old.

[@julietteSoul]

I always knew being an empath was taught by my family and not some special gift .

[@mishapadilla8157]

The fact that an authentic empath actually is on a stage in a huge social setting in order to uplift and virtually hug us is amazing. Thank you!

[@ikeettgaming]

I have a culty wibe, i dont talked about the meaning of what she says but the way of transmetting the message , she's bordeline a gourou ^^ A beautifull one but still be carefull of the possible manipulation down the line . Never put someone above yourself take what you need and be thxfull but never submissive or manipulable :)

[@CasaBonitaSucks]

The fact you have 2 pay 2 see the whole video is completely predictable. She doesn't want 2 help. She wants everyone 2 pay her for her notion of help whether it helps or not. EMPATHS ARE AS REAL AS A VIRTUAL HUG! AUTHENTICITY IS IMPOSSIBLE. She is a grifter targeting the emotionally frail. That's it, no more no less.

[@Mo0shii]

@@CasaBonitaSucks authenticity is impossobile in murica..tbfffffh i live in EURope and im getting the better self everyday, mentaly its different over here.

[@skinnypete3104]

I used to be an empath … than I got counseling and learned how to emotionally mature and set boundaries, to not take on other peoples emotions or allow them to affect me. Now I’m no longer an empath and it feels amazing to be healed

[@IGunjaMilitia]

I love the fact you are strong enough to be honest about this. You are completely correct a healed person simply does not entertain people's baggage.... that has been my inner battle. You really just help me see that I will choose me more. And I want to attune more with the high vibers....vibes..... I can still be valid and a healer there IF I am truly an empath and healer. ....I will feel amazing. Because I feel amazing no matter what!!!!

[@pikabiga]

I want to achieve this. I feel like I know how to set boundaries, it’s just a matter of experiencing the emotions and telling myself “you can’t make how they choose to behave your problem” especially when I hardly interact with them. Their behavior and choices is not my responsibility

[@sadie_lynn6792]

Empaths will always be Empaths. We just learn how to set boundaries, and still have healthy lives. You learn to control what some call the gift/curse of being an Empath, I call it a skill. It's not something we are, it's a skill that is often overlooked and because it's overlooked people don't learn how to use the skill. I can walk in a room and tune in to every single person there, 1 at a time. And know if each person is okay to attempt a conversation with based off of their inner emotions, and weather this person is just to much because they haven't unpacked or if they're a healthy emotional person's worth engaging with. I can also turn it off at will, but it took years of breaking away and healing my own trauma to get there. An Empath will always be an Empath. If you aren't one now, you either never were one, or someone taught you how to turn it off. The first time you have a traumatic event after the turn off, it could very well come crashing back. It's much better to unpack and learn how to use the skill.

[@lisetteramos6415]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Notsohappygamer93]

Im kinda new to this, how do I figure out if Im an empath?

[@tiana4102]

This is why I love been alone, being around other people stresses me out so much.

[@anyagee9467]

Once you start healing you become more comfortable around people, even when you sense their pain and discomfort. From " I am responsible to figuring it out/fixing/judging it" to " I sense this person is uncomfortable/off and I trust they can manage their own life experiences"

[@kathykrol5942]

I am the same way. Others put to much stress on individuals like us, no matter how polite and giving I am, they ask for more, create drama. Stress and everything else. It's to much after 2 decades. It took a gib toll on my health.

[@ruthshere9468]

it's very tiring to be around people. if we can realise we're doing this and stop, we might have a better time. i haven't mastered "not caring".

[@seek_strangeniss]

@@ruthshere9468 it is t about not caring, but sensin it and letrin git flow on, whether it is transmuted thru us if we're intention,l or simpli observing and slowly overtime sttunin ursilf to ur life

[@seek_strangeniss]

@@ruthshere9468 I'll likely creat a video on it

[@briannamorrison380]

This is so accurate! I do this all the time. I watch every little facial expression, change in tone of voice, eye movements, how they walk, hand gestures. Sometimes all a person has to do is walk in the room and they give me bad vibes.

[@SalemSphynx]

Me too-which, being a Hairstylist became a huge, exhausting, often painful prob. I burned out from

[@anastaziakirkova9760]

I'm the same! Even if I hear a family member pull into the driveway I KNOW without them even coming into the house I KNOW what will happen and if their in a good mood or bad mood ! I grew up like this!!! It's EXTREMELY DEPRESSING!!!! I've STRUGGLED my WHOLE LIFE with THIS!!! I wouldn't wish it on anybody!!! And the BULLIES TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOU BECAUSE YOUR ARE AN EMPATH!!!!!!!!

[@melanie8711]

​@@SalemSphynx omg! Im a hairsytlist too.. I feel that so deep but i could Never pin point it.. Exhausting...

[@katrinagraves1088]

Yes!

[@katrinagraves1088]

Mine was not an adult it was my younger sister. She was off the rails.

[@deuphoria2587]

When people always say to me, including my Mother, "why are you always so sensitive?" Thank you for this. I never heard it explained so well

[@JPcommunicates]

Being sensitive has nothing to do with being actually open and receptive. An empath understands another person experience and isn't focused on himself.

[@searchwikipediafallacy5567]

Don't believe everything you hear in youtube. Past is gone. Live your life in Now. Live your best life now and forget your childhood trauma and just remember the lessons.

[@heidifisher8973]

Exactly!! And why I don't use the word empath to describe myself. Being hyper vigilant of my environment isn't some sort of gift from God it's a trauma response. Anyone who is a true "empath" would understand that.

[@human-qp1mf]

I always say it's a curse and a blessing. I don't know if I'm truly an empath but I'm pretty darn close. I'm 60 so I've done this mental dissection for a long time. Not knowIng why. WHY ME!!!! You know why we are attracted to go to the negative source? I think, Because it's our job to heal people, it sucks but it's our job. It's so important to learn the Language. A teacher of sorts. You can explain it to those who might be an empath and don't know it... Tune in on certain challenges people have. You can bring balance to their energy. Doesn't mean you want to live with them though! 🤷 As soon as I suspected I was an empath. I just know my journey would be smoother. It's smother, sometimes it's hard to take all the "needs" out there. If that make sense. 🤷

[@diplomasaurus4232]

It's been 'glamourised' but it feels so draining to live through

[@heidifisher8973]

@@diplomasaurus4232 Yep absolutely, freaking hippies.

[@itscloudyinside]

@@human-qp1mf its not “our job” to heal anyone.

[@human-qp1mf]

@@itscloudyinside I mis spoke. It's God's job. Thank you for the correction.

[@StephJ0seph]

“I just love people!” Words I have yet to utter

[@irateoverlord.theresa1324]

LOL Yes! I’m not a “people person” I’m not good at being in a group-I’ll hide. I can never lose control even with people I trust a bit-I’ve never trusted completely. I’m 62. I’ve never been drunk or high or let loose because of that 🤔

[@brianna094]

@@irateoverlord.theresa1324 Wow I feel the same as you. I wish I could relax more

[@snuggies8037]

This is me. Plus I have social anxiety sooo being around people is fun! 😂

[@allared9008]

Idk I feel the empathy, the anxiety, the social drain, but people can be real interesting and fun to be around when you think you know them and they do something unexpected.

[@teekotrain6845]

I like animals much better than people

[@jgon6168]

My husband says I’m lucky I have the hyper-vigilance people train for. I say no dear that’s called 🌈 TRAUMA 🌈

[@ashleylaine6489]

that people train for? ... like a veteran with ptsd??

[@yamilia111]

Ashley-no, more like a therapist ;)

[@amyholcomb6484]

nailed it... 💜

[@maureenjossick429]

@@ashleylaine6489 or people who are training in military,police,EMT’s..etc. any job where not paying super attention to everything can get you or some one in your care killed.

[@lorimiller4301]

My Dad forced me to become psychic.

[@glowingowl221]

Thanks for validating those of us who have had terrible childhood home environments .

[@henkverhaeren3759]

Yes, the antenna is always active. Any sound, any breath, any strange look; high alert

[@geogeek1758]

Wow, thank you. You just explained 90% of my life experience in 60 seconds. I did not realise this but it is 100% on correct.

[@veganstrong1572]

Amazing right? Kind of rounded up up to understand. As soon as she said “unpredictable adult”. Explained so much.

[@matthewball8147]

Yepp

[@nellyt8540]

Yep she did the same for me, my Dad was very abusive to my Mom and I was Mom's protective support. I am a SUPER empath...literally attracted to sad emotions....it's exhausting!!!

[@geogeek1758]

@@nellyt8540 so sorry to hear that. I hope you and your Mum are out of that situation now.

[@jazminchew3620]

Same here

[@SpookyBlueNStuff]

Now that we KNOW we can HEAL. we aren't children anymore and we deserve and have the ability to step into OUR POWER and attune to the happiness and beauty we DESERVE.

[@Freespiritedqueen]

YES!!!

[@mccarthew]

but how

[@vashmootoor8018]

Yes yes yesssss

[@monkmell]

So easy to say! I wish I could! Just remembering my childhood makes me have "panic-stomach". Become quite and Invisable. I'm "there" for everybody except myself. I'm so sick of feeling like thi. Xx

[@june.w.1288]

Yes. It's not easy to heal, but there are methods that help.For example, meditation, because that puts the brain into a peaceful state, where you can experience peace and being safe. There are good books about healing your inner child. Basically try to be your own best friend/the ideal parent you never had, and encourage yourself. Because often we are our own worst enemies. There is a relatively new therapy called somatic experiencing, that's really good to, soldiers who had severe PTSD healed with that. Dance and music and drama therapy can help too. Music speaks to the soul. There are healing sounds doctor designed, binatural beats etc. That help the mind feel relaxed. Dance is particularly good because it unites music and movement. Movement, exercise creates serotonin (happyness hormone) in the body while simultaneously lowering stress levels. Of course, if someone has really bad symptoms, like panic attacks or anxiety, they have to do it a lot. For example I know someone who has anxiety and she goes into the mountains for hiking every weekend she can, so she spends 2 whole days a week in nature, hiking. There is always a way. Find it because you deserve to be healed.

[@Reel__Adventures]

Wow! This hit me like a ton of bricks . I needed to hear that. It helps me understand more why I feel the way I do . No one understands me . I’m too sensitive , I wear my heart on my sleeve , all common phrases that people say to me daily . I don’t understand humans at all. I always hear that this is a gift or a “superpower” , I disagree . I feel like it’s a curse . I’m constantly being mentally abused and hurt . I hate it .

[@oranjmusemeyer968]

This is so true... every student that had an issue I could pick out in just a few minutes- no other teacher would see it but me. I taught high school English and started 10 minute journal writing at the beginning of every period because of this very thing. Not only was it a good thinking excercise (usually to a prompt; written, picture, sometimes seashells or other objects), but whenever I felt a problem a freewrite. It was a free 5 points just for writing, I didn't grade it for correctness, just word count. It was often a way they could balance out their poor grade on a test or project. It was also known that I was the only one that read them and I would provide feedback- I found out a student's best friend had shot herself in the head in front of her and survived, another student's father had murdered the mother and cps had left all of the children in the home with their oldest sibling still living there and they were being evicted and starving, a few pregnancies, self-harm... the list goes on. I then could cry with them and/or convince them to get help, or get them in touch with a counselor that could help them get help and talk to a parent. I was never wrong about the students that had issues they were trying to deal with though, and putting it on paper instead of saying it is so much safer for teenagers.

[@MeMe-sj1mx]

Wow .... What you did for your students is incredible. A lot of adolescents do not have parents that they feel they could talk to about ANYTHING. I learned, very quickly, that if I told my parents anything negative, they would punish me. So, I began not telling them anything, and his a lot of stuff that I needed their guidance for. Your are 100% correct in that it's easier for teens to write it down. What amazes me the most about you, is that you took time out of your day, to actually read them. On top of that, you offered guidance for your students, which is something they felt they couldn't get at home due to fear of getting in trouble. The biggest thing here is that you provided an environment where your students felt SAFE! I imagine that you made a gigantic impact on your students, especially the ones that couldn't open up to their parents! So thank you so much for everything you did for those kids! You're amazing! ❤️

[@lindseymca6422]

What an amazing and life changing teacher you are ....an unsung hero. What a great story

[@heycarolcrazy]

I guarantee you have saved lives by doing this. Thank you.

[@mama-to7ym]

This is absolutely amazing

[@tinikiacheeseboro]

♥️♥️♥️

[@elenafoleyfoley168]

They also learn to become great actors, hiding so much out of fear 💯💯💯

[@B.E.T.T.Ychannel]

Truth

[@Pilot333]

That hit home.

[@megamadnet4685]

damn.

[@Nix_Ulysses]

Mhm, preach 🙌

[@jonathanp5533]

My advice to everyone is to notice when you are acting (which is hard when you're scared) and simply relax the muscles in your face. You will stop acting when you do this. Be careful because stopping the "faun" response so quickly will make some people react aggressively.

[@Healinghonies]

I just stopped everything I’m doing and dropped my jaw for a whole minute. This is confounding to hear out loud

[@junryzamora2712]

True! She's one of us.. haha!

[@achtube85]

Same here!

[@annadonahue4119]

Exactly

[@ellenkelley8685]

I was always aware of the people in my life as a child, this explains so much. I became a nurse, and I loved my career, my patients, but my days off I would have to isolate to regain my strength. Now, being retired I isolate myself and am happy, I have a few close friends I can be with. My family doesn't understand.

[@beaq6755]

Not only I could (and still can) recognize people from their footsteps, which I've been told is not normal, I can detect their emotional state and likely reaction to me and examine all my actions and repercussions in the span of a few seconds. I get that adrenaline-fear mix rush even by writing this

[@TheSoulBlossom]

Yessssss!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@zthehero]

God save us!!

[@roftherealm3418]

I'm realizing a lot of things about myself all at once...

[@penultimania4295]

Its normal relax ffs.

[@Knap4501]

I used to feel other people's feelings so much that it would make me exhausted feeling other people's anxiety and sadness and anger all the time that it makes me shut people out and makes me come off cold now that I'm older

[@B.E.T.T.Ychannel]

Wow! I’m experiencing this transition right now! I love people and servicing them but I legit can’t stand being around people anymore. I have to mentally and emotionally prepare myself to be in social settings. I don’t want to come off cold though but how other’s experience me is no longer my concern/responsibility,

[@rosabeeb]

Omg I have the same. I've been trying to do the same but not there yet

[@r.katiekane252]

Yeah, I've spent the last several years isolated because I can barely stand to be around crowds anymore

[@sharolynk414]

Not just feeling, also caring to act accordingly😷 so sick of it. At the moment I’m surrounding myself with plants while learning to chose when to care about others and when to care about me.

[@broomrider2697]

@@sharolynk414 This right here is so true.

[@Koreanartistlover]

I could be in a room with a ton of happy people and the one person who’s not happy is the energy I absorb 😅

[@Wisdom-zv6zq]

😂

[@hdp8889]

Me too

[@sassysagytarot2609]

Omg fr 🤣 yu hit it on the money

[@elliebelly456]

Exactly. And also feel so drawn to help them.

[@permata9613]

I know this too well but I’ve learned to focus on the positive people and attune to them. 🙌🏽 it’s still quite hard sometimes to try to ignore the negative person …

[@vinapalma4816]

Thank you for this video... It's rare to feel free from good even alone at 64 yrs old.

[@mrosian69]

I agree, it does exhaust me. I feel it all; especially when I realize I can't save them all.

[@bobbib321]

Yes! It's exhausting! Nobody ever understands that. It's devastating to me to see people I love in pain and I can't help them. I became a nurse so that I could actually help people.

[@jotunheim5302]

Work on saving yourself and when you've done that. Try to save as many as you can.

[@lightsahbennett8006]

Omg ME TOO

[@Felineintuition]

It's not your job to save anyone. You can offer support at best but you can't fix other people, nor should you want to. They have their own journey and growth to go through. Focus on yourself, on being your best and authenthic self. That is your job.

[@MsRita2014]

have a quick question when I use to work at a retail store customer would come to me and tell me their problems all the time. Friends Tell me secrets I would never discuss with them if I was in their shoes. Lately I've been paying attention to my feelings. before I leave home I'm in good mood when I go out to places out no where I would feel angry, anxious or even depressed especially when I come in contact with people idk what is wrong with me

[@downhomewithsarah7443]

I made a promise to myself that in 2022 I would still be there emotionally for people, but not take on their emotional state. It took me a long time to realize that I sometimes carry others emotional baggage and it greatly affects me. God knew I needed to see this today 🙏

[@collinebouchara4222]

I did the same few years ago, feeling more free within myself now 😊

[@uhhlexsiss77]

To be an observer/ not an absorber 💖 to be empathetic but not take on their problem as your own.

[@downhomewithsarah7443]

@@uhhlexsiss77 I like that sentiment

[@denisemitchell111]

My daughter is an empath and she separates herself from it too. The thing is, is it makes her seem so cold. I see how she struggled to keep her emotions in check when someone is hurting. Now she is a pro on the outside. It comes out other ways though. My son is an empath as well. He doesn't suppress it. He just gets in deep thought about anyone's situation. I am terrified of cats all my life. Yesterday there was one who has been hit by a car and another in a trance standing staring at him/her. He didn't budge when cars swerved around them. Just stared. It was dark so I didn't see then until I was right near. Cars moved around them he kept on staring. This rush of emotion came out of nowhere, it felt like fear, overwhelming sadness, panick. I reversed fast and cried while I drove away. I couldn't keep goin though. So I went back. I couldn't catch my breath the whole time I covered the cat and wrapped him up the other followed me to my car and we went to Barry him. I'm a nutcase.

[@free2beemee]

I get that completely. I still have several people come to me for their “counseling” and it gets truly overwhelming at times. I want to help, but most don’t listen to reason and just really want to be heard. I listen… still! 😕I finally have realized that not everyone really wants help. They aren’t ready to make the changes, which I can understand, but I also can’t always be the ongoing, eternal sounding board for everyone else when the situation never improves. It’s sad and difficult to maneuver sometimes.

[@reddbabyy95]

I love this woman! She knows what she is saying and explains things that MOST people don’t understand and that’s why they don’t understand people who are different than them. People think some people are bitches, we just know better. Harsh environments we grew up in, parents who focus on negative. So much..

[@Freespiritedqueen]

True!!

[@dakotadedreu1451]

This is the result of years soul searching and shadow work 💪👏🤗🥰

[@luminousgirl1140]

Very well said I totally agree. & relate to all of it.☺️

[@gymnast2890]

Parental narcissists. But empath also means psychic...I don't see anyone like me in the comments though!

[@reddbabyy95]

@@gymnast2890 I’m trying to figure out what you mean?

[@Iamthatchick]

This explains why we are magnets towards narcissists. We are pulled to people who are firmiliar to us. It’s said, we marry a person like the parent we did not get along with the most subconsciously wanting to mend our relationship with that parent.

[@RobinHWebb-pd4lw]

The world needs the balance we bring /:

[@Golden_Queen_888]

@@RobinHWebb-pd4lwhow ?

[@Golden_Queen_888]

It’s also a very very very powerful & potent law of natural; *the law of polarity* they do attract each other to balance each other out, by valiantly emphasizing the two extremes of energies both of them have (one is solely focused on others & forgetting self! The other solely focusing on self & forgetting others..) We need to have a point of focus somewhere in the middle to accomplish the highest level of co-creative energy.. *A Win - Win Situation* 🏆

[@kirstyd8909]

I didn't know this, I have always described myself as an "emotional sponge"

[@sin-23-04]

That is a very accurate description of what it feels like, immediately noticing that the feeling in a group is off then having to figure out why or it would drive you crazy

[@nukleyus4329]

Same.

[@kiranshaw6392]

Oh my Goodness you just spoke my mind. I am an absolute 'emotional sponge'. And it makes me miserable but I also love this aspect of mine. It sets me apart from selfish and mean people.

[@geraldinelogan4074]

I had to learn to separate me from them energies. I felt as young adult I had every issue in psychology books… then I learned I hone into low energetic ppl wounded. Healing help me separate theirs from mine.

[@geraldinelogan4074]

@@avam6327levels up and layers off at time and seeking. No one would believe…it seems like I went the longer journey through healing. 😂different modalities. yet it was best for me so grateful. Trust study seek research find what stirs your spirit and you know it is truth. Personal development studies to When I studied about energies the teachers, earthly guides appear. So much to my unconventional journey

[@StephanieJ777]

It’s also why we are often drawn to the person that has the most problems. I’m glad I’ve finally learned this and learned to avoid that person not make friends!😂

[@eagleeye2300]

At least you didn't marry them, like I did. A number of times. Wasted my (love) life. For my entire life.

[@concretetype6133]

And remember this when you think about starting a relationship. You are literally gravitating toward the person in the room with the most problems and why you end up in crap relations constantly. If we can understand why and what we’re doing, we can break the cycle of abuse.

[@explorer8738]

omg....and ain't they make us go crazy and we die in guilt then they come again and we takecare of that person over again.

[@worthrepeating44]

I am an empath and I understand completely. I avoid crowds or even a few people because I can feel their emotions and it's exhausting. Learning to meditate helped tremendously!

[@annadonahue4119]

Ty for that tip

[@zephyra1663]

Using crystals such as selenite, malachite, and obsidian help immensely too when you have to go to busy places. Glad you found what works for you.😊

[@jasonart3153]

You just made the hair stand up on the back of my neck I finally understand why I am so obsessed with situational awareness. Thank you!

[@annadonahue4119]

Agreed

[@jeffreyreynolds4732]

I'm Stunned! All of the Therapy I've gone through in my life, never brought me to such a Clear Narrative!

[@rosesilveira344]

Decades later someone nailed!

[@marygranville7549]

!!!!!

[@RitaLynn444]

Same

[@phya9324]

My mind is blown

[@l.n.s.q.byjordankracht8224]

Or get an amazing chair like the one that speaker is sitting on.

[@charliemichelekane2418]

I knew I was an Empath. When I learned that my hyper attuned was called codependency my life shifted. I healed my codependency and can now be a healthy empowered Empath. I’m no longer drained or exhausted. I’m spiritually and emotionally in harmony with the Universe because I OBSERVE not ABSORB 💚✨💚✨💚✨💚

[@liquidvelvet]

OMG! Thanks for the distinction between OBSERVE and ABSORB - you put some of my (not-yet-fitting) puzzle pieces together! Lots of LOVE to you 💕

[@charliewildcardroberson7881]

can you explain how you healed from your codependency and how you structured a identity set for yourself afterwards?? please this will literally free me and save me a bunch of time i really no longer have. Id like to free myself so i can enjoy the remainder of my life

[@OfTheTreezz]

How did you heal your codependency?

[@marydurgin5654]

Thank you ,that really make more sence. I am an Empath.. not codependent. I hold to my boundaries. I don't have a problem letting people know I don't listen to there drama or angry behavior. They need to work through there own upset. It is there own responsibility. It is impowering to them to learn to redirect themselves with positive thinking. Rather then trying to rely on some one because there stuck.. I don't always feel like crap. Like she is saying. She is basically speaking about someone who has not developed any skills in being responsible for them selves. If you were pushed around as a child. Then you need to learn how to speak up for your self in an polite adult manner.

[@ryan3442]

@@OfTheTreezz While I am not the person you asked, I fall into the category, and began to heal my codependency attending CODA, which is a 12 step program similar to AA. Codependents Anonymous. It helped me to create healthy boundaries for myself and recognize my issues. If you’re into it, that’s a starting point. All the best to you!

[@Bibel_4_ever]

She is so right - it took me 1/2 of my grown up life to realise this and take care of me in such environments.

[@dzzzzzt]

I don't know whether I'm an empath or not this describes exactly 100% my experience. The day I realized why I was so strongly hyper-attuning to other people was a major milestone in my life. I was always stressed out it most close quarters social situations and it drove me crazy. I wanted to snap out of it. After many painful years, experiences and self-reflection I finally saw it. It was liberating but also depressing because I also realized how many opportunities for connecting healthily with other people I'd missed.

[@carladossantos1142]

"My heart is at ease knowing that what is meant for me will never miss me and that what misses me was never meant for me. " Bob Marley

[@dzzzzzt]

@@carladossantos1142 Oh, Carla, how I wish that was the case! Maybe, it is and it always will be, who knows? 🙏🏼

[@carladossantos1142]

@@dzzzzzt what I mean was, don't be too hard on yourself, you did not know better, otherwise you'd have done things differently, right? So, pat yourself on the back and be kind to that old you who was not aware of things. Do you know Brad Yates EFT? It has helped me LOADS! I wish you the best :)

[@dzzzzzt]

@@carladossantos1142 Thank you for these words of encouragement, Carla. I'll certainly keep them in mind and try to act upon them. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@najmatos3555]

This is so correct and if you are in a room full of chaos it can become a overload…. I’ve actually left places feeling drained mentally

[@brianna094]

I feel this. I'm uncomfortably hypervigilant and my body is in a constant state of tension

[@Ilovesushi123456]

Sometimes I catch myself being like this with my boyfriend. And I’ve consciously got to sooth and reassure myself. He is a wonderful person and it’s not dangerous if he is upset. It’s really hard not to be scared when I know he’s angry but it’s improving. Self-awareness is so important in situations like this.

[@zupiriushoover7089]

She literally just revealed to me that I’m an empath and I wasn’t aware of it… that’s literally what I do all the time when I’m in a crowded place. Well said!

[@suzannaflores1164]

Hey fellow NYer! :D

[@TheChiStuff]

When I was college I took Martial Arts and my sensi noticed I had amazing reflexes. One of the student's asked how I got to be so fast. I told her growing up I never new what my mom would hit me with or when it was coming so I'm always prepared to run or dodge since I couldn't fight back.

[@monkmell]

That's truly heartbreaking. I'm so sorry to hear this. xxx

[@B.E.T.T.Ychannel]

Wow! That’s a powerful testimony! ❤️

[@TheChiStuff]

@@B.E.T.T.Ychannel Thank you

[@lightonstillwaters6789]

Silver lining in a Dark cloud. Now go kick ass (figurtively) and live well

[@LaDolceVitaCherryKisses]

…. Damn.

[@hasinahmasud5503]

My dad was that guy that made me feel like I was walking on oily floor with a tray full of glasses of lemonade. Like sooner or later things will shatter. 🙏❤️

[@MinTsukki]

Same 💔

[@hasinahmasud5503]

@@MinTsukki So sorry because it does break our hearts. But I have come to realize that he probably had the same treatment from his parents and didn’t know any better.

[@anitahscorner]

Mine too! I still remember the beatings from out of the blue

[@juliehealingleaf6211]

I'm so sorry

[@michelletodd4893]

@Hasinah Masud WRONG!! h e probably did experience it. He knew better. It's not cyclical, or a cycle. My children don't fear me or have to walk on eggshells. They can snuggle with me and it not become sexual. I hate the generational cycle. Unless you live like Nell then you instinctively know at 5 years that this is wrong.

[@scarlettfrancesca]

This is absolutely spot on and so incredibly accurate! The other challenging thing that happens with me as an empath is I am a sponge for other people's heartache, despair and distress. Going into places such as hospitals are overwhelming, painful and very challenging for me because I can truly feel what other people are going through in my body and emotionally. I spend a lot of time at home alone because being with others can be too activating and overwhelming for me to deal with. I would like to be more sociable but I feel the more that people are dishonest about who they are and their intentions, the more I back away and do not want to interact with society.

[@Brummiebythesea]

Me too ❤feel exactly the same people call me a recluse but I have to work and socialise which is exhausting

[@Mystic_Light]

Funny. I don't always feel like crap. I also notice other people in the room, not just the ones who may pose a "risk" of some kind. What I can tell you is that, in a room mostly full of happy people, that's what I feel. In a room full of mostly depressed/angry/sad people, I tend to feel that. Energy is influential, regardless of whether one is an "empath" or not.

[@simply.patsy.3946]

Agreed

[@gnolalegna6432]

Yep.. I don’t think this applies to all

[@genatackett2437]

I am probably an empath. Hyper-attuned -yes. Traumatic unpredictability in childhood - yes. But I don't always feel like crap. I try to align myself with the positive and focus on the positive. And isn't there some benefit & protection from being hyper-aware ? I think it has given me deeper insight, deeper awareness, and greater self-protection (that I certainly need while I continue to heal from past trauma.) I wonder what kind of added insight & commentary Teal Swan might have in response to what I have said here. I don't want to be doomed to feel like crap because I'm an empath. Hopefully I can reap the benefits of being hyper-attuned while making a conscious effort to align myself with positive aspects. Hmmm...food for thought....

[@WhatWouldChuckNorrisDo]

@@genatackett2437 That's the difference between a mature and immature empath. Mature empaths are able to attune to others' emotions while recognizing that they are not their own and choosing not to align with them. Empaths that have not figured how to recognize this tend to pick up on more negative feelings and feel/express them themselves because they have not set up the boundaries required to bypass others' emotions. From what you've said, it seems like that's what you're doing, so keep it up! Maintain your boundaries and keep working on differentiating others' emotions from your own and being an empath will be more of a gift than burden.

[@ratigress163]

This whole thread is an amazing book that needs to be written asap

[@StillnessofMind]

She is absolutely right. When you develop your intuition to a high level .. you pick up a person's negative emotions and their traumas and you feel their fear .. their sadness. Sometimes, you will pick up negative emotions from non-physical presences too. Not very pleasant. You have to learn to become impervilious to it.

[@samanthalei]

I am an empath to my core and I feel everyone’s feelings around me when someone gets angry I start to feel angry with them if someone is sad I feel sad if someone is anxious I get anxiety…. I don’t recall anything in my childhood that would have caused this my mom was the greatest mom but I do remember my dad being stressed out a lot and maybe that caused my empathetic nature…

[@MsRita2014]

@ Samantha Soenksen have a quick question when I use to work at a retail store customer would come to me and tell me their problems all the time. Friends Tell me secrets I would never discuss with them if I was in their shoes. Lately I've been paying attention to my feelings. before I leave home I'm in good mood when I go out to places out no where I would feel angry, anxious or even depressed especially when I come in contact with people idk what is wrong with me

[@truditrudi753]

​@@MsRita2014 Hi, it may be you're absorbing other emotions as you may have had to mirror your emotions in childhood to some degree. Therefore, if you are the same as them, you'll be accepted. Only speaking from experience.

[@SalemSphynx]

And assume you HATE when ppl try claiming they're "fine" when you know cuz can feel they're SO not?

[@eliyahmcneill9302]

Okay same, I know how everyone is feeling, I have all this, but I didn't have a bad childhood, it was actually great, it feels like I just magically picked up problems somewhere in between the years of a great life

[@cathypaulino2153]

My childhood with my parents was fine. But the rest is often true about me.

[@anitralombo9231]

This makes so much sense. I guess it’s why I am drawn to the sad, the lonely etc and I rarely read people’s overall character wrong after my first couple interactions with them. And why I think I actually shy away from a group that seems super happy

[@strawberrycreme7181]

My mom was emotionally unstable growing up, I had many friends who were clingy and the same as my mom and I had to set boundaries (which was hard for a kid). My friends in middle school- I always say made fun of me but it was because they though they were always right, I understand the situation and I don’t care as much now. But their behavior made me crave attention from them. One day I realized I was unhappy, and started to turn to people which were stable and seemed good on their own. I’ve made the closest friends from this, and I think I got over the “empath” thing without even knowing. I wrote middle school, because I was super young, I’m currently a college freshmen. And I’m happy I learned this lesson early. Im not sure why I’m writing this at 3am on a Thursday, but maybe someone will relate.

[@lightonstillwaters6789]

Maybe sharing it will help someone to seek stability within themselves, even if they face a hostile world (family, school, etc.). Also, making friends with calm, kind and considerate people is now a viable choice. Keep it up on your healing journey and live well!

[@bunnykatsoracle3275]

You're so wise to have learned this so young. When I was in still in school I didn't even know what boundaries were 😖

[@crystaljones5110]

Thank you. You just gave me hope for a better tomorrow.

[@brandih4882]

This is helping me thank you for writing this.

[@etheriusmoon1809]

I relate

[@MrNeo086]

This is so true. I can clearly remember that's exactly how my parents are. They are very unpredictable emotionally.

[@huayin646]

I used to be an empath. It's taken me 2 years to train myself not to tune into people with issues. I worked on myself and now have more balanced emotions. But it's still quite easy to revert back into being an empath so I still have to be aware of my feelings

[@jenninemorel7693]

You can't stop being an empath; you can ignore or reject that part of you but it is who you are

[@themormonblacksheep]

@@jenninemorel7693 you can learn to turn it off which is very different than ignoring it. It's imperative to learn this to avoid vampirism like narcissists and victims.

[@themormonblacksheep]

@@eensanom think of "this is where it stops" as you say, as the same as what I'm saying.

[@ihcnutchi]

Can you share how you trained yourself? I really need to free that emotional weight. Please.

[@jessicatran9139]

So true I definitely can relate with that, it makes me feel uncomfortable when I’d noticed the room energy changes it spot on.

[@Olslydawg]

You are right. The more I love someone the more scared I am.

[@leofeza9325]

This is DEEP AF. I have absolutely noticed that about myself. We go where there's a threat.

[@markojokanovic7921]

I feel like I don't have energetic boundaries and with whoever I speak with I just change my mindset and forget about my own values even if I know that's wrong I don't know what to do but adapt to that person. I lose myself with other people that's why I can't stand to be with them.

[@monkmell]

So well explained! xxx

[@xiomaratorres4467]

I tend to do the same

[@mistymountainhopper]

💓

[@ker3714]

točno to!

[@SolarShadows88]

Yes, I do this exact same thing. I wonder if its like we are still mitigating risk with this type of response. Like we fear if we don't agree or don't mold ourselves to what that other person is excepting of, then we may trigger a response from that may be too overwhelming to handle.

[@nathalieduverna6963]

I have set and kept boundaries. For myself and myself with people!! OMG she's right

[@purplerose5316]

I am an empath and i didn't have traumatic childhood experiences. What she is saying is just one part of an empath' s possible experience. Empath feels deeply about needs of children, animals and people,cares about nature etc I love small children and animals and that love is pure, not selfish nor is neurotic attachment.

[@kwmom]

From my understanding, it's because your experience didn't result from negative experiences that you are able to enjoy a more positive experience. However, that's not the case for the majority.

[@piricarroll]

I didn't have a traumatic childhood experience either, and I also am an empath. Although from my experience as an adult what she's describing is hypervigilance, a symptom of cptsd.

[@sadia3783]

Thank you for sharing this!! I am an empath who came from a toxic home but I don’t relate to the part about being drawn to risks. I am hyper aware of them, but happy/peaceful people make me so happy, I’m definitely more drawn to these healed genuine people (who are incredible!). Not sure what that indicates 🤔

[@essenceocean595]

Would u be an empath or considered empathetic, tho? There’s a difference between genuinely loving those who need protection or love or anyone for that matter. Vs feeling someone’s presence and realizing who this person is and how to act (in Swan’s context) in a way that will keep everyone safe. Understanding who ppl r and immediately being able to work w wherever theyre at bcuz ur ‘with’ them is different than sharing in sympathy for a lost dog. Its like u both grew up living the same way w the same circumstances. I think that’s a true empath.

[@sadia3783]

@@essenceocean595 an empath here :) Given this some thought and I think it’s something that can be done with practice, for all empaths. This shift in my preference aligns pretty well with the point in my life when I went from survival mode to consciously trying to heal/ recover from my toxic environment. That’s likely a big contributing factor as I shifted from constantly worrying about protection to trying to build a life that I want to live. Overriding what’s ‘instinct’ if you will.

[@poshperfect1393]

Holy sh**! Thank you for explaining why I’m constantly in a state of anxiety and have OCD.

[@rosettesionne9139]

We are attuned to people who makes us feel like crap, yet we always ask ourselves why we are so anxious and exhausted all the time... I tried to be attuned to someone who was healthy once but I was having so many traumatic energy from toxic people that I subconsciously transfered it to the healthy person and he wasn't able to deal with it and eventually left me which is understandable.. I think before we try to be attuned to healthy we must first get rid of the emotional crap that was poured into us or hence we may find out scaring healthy people

[@Isira7]

You are totally right! 👍✨

[@Freespiritedqueen]

He wasn't right for you then so when you are healthy then someone better compatible, patient, loving, sensitive, and understanding can be in your life. If their tolerance or compassion to stay with you wasn't there, it was not going to last anyway.

[@rachelj110]

@@Freespiritedqueen well how long did you expect the healthy person to suffer? Healthy people know self love doesn't compromise their own joy and peace. He did the right thing. We must heal before we seek out healthy people

[@Freespiritedqueen]

@@rachelj110 honey... see my channel, I KNOW A THING OR 2 ABOUT SUFFERING 😂. As an educated, middle aged woman with a MS in Psychology and tragic backstory, I went on that self love journey for well over 23 years and have evolved. Meet unhealthy folks all.. .the..time but I came to the revelation that some people NEED another compassionate and loving soul, intimate relationship or not, to activate the healing process. Has to happen like destiny. Been in DV relationships including as a child. So you can't tell me something I don't already know and experienced.

[@kateraudenbush636]

Learn to understand yourself , your past, your triggers and learn to love yourself first. I have been traumatized by dating people with “borderline personality disorder” -who called themselves sensitive or empaths. Their mental health went untreated and they took it all out on me. It’s awful and abusive. I feel We must Do the work on ourselves first before we attempt to be in a relationship and make them carry your trauma. It’s not another persons job to hold your trauma. It’s your job.

[@paulharms7253]

I used my empathic abilities to start to heal. I became a wedding MC and did a couple of thousand of those events. I got to be around happy people (mostly) there to have a good time. Being able to feel the group was almost unfair. I got really good at it because I knew where to take things with each group. Doing these joyous events every week led me to change my entire perspective about the things mentioned in this video clip (which were VERY much a part of my earlier life).

[@kristianspot2683]

Actually, the best spiritual channel on the internet.

[@marko_ziur26]

She should pay hyper attention aNd hyper tune to doctor #Jordan #Peterson

[@lightonstillwaters6789]

Therapy channel.

[@rhondacosta160]

she´s incredible. and for childhood ptsd specifically - also look at the crappy childhood fairy. She´s also outstanding, straight forward and practical.

[@saltandlight9068]

Wow. I'm stunned by how insightful this was. I mean she really just read my mail. Literally hearing this will probably change my life and will take me months to even absorb. 100% true. Unpredictable adults in my childhood

[@cbrown4293]

Same..... Your comment felt like it came from my soul

[@adammitchell5683]

The woman is a genius ...

[@zhanetrosenova7665]

She is describing a type of Complex PTSD, which as she says comes from Adverse Circumstances in childhood. There is books about this, Pete Walker's one is great as an example but there is more.

[@adammitchell5683]

@@zhanetrosenova7665 PTSD yes that would be me

[@capgains]

@@zhanetrosenova7665 Greg Baer talks about PCSD post childhood stress disorder. You’ve heard of him ?

[@SheSoSleepy]

She’s just saying things that people agree with

[@dgonline1]

Just turned 60 & just learning this. Thank you for your wisdom and insight

[@CobaltLobo]

This hit me soooo damn hard. I've always been aware of this about myself but hearing someone else explaining it hits me on a whole new level

[@rebeccagoedert4069]

I have never heard this explained like this before. It really hits me close. I'm in tears right now.... someone actually does get it! I finally feel like someone understands.

[@gillian726]

It’s exhausting being an empath. We feel the negative emotion/energy.

[@cryptogranny7646]

we also can feel loving and positive emotions too...seek and you shall find.

[@fatimacharty8854]

I can literally feel people's vibes even if they're not talking and even if I don't Know them....

[@jeshualeohart4703]

empathy for the empath is needed

[@aliciahaste3982]

Hearing this has saved my life!! I had no idea, I thought I was a terrible person! Thank you!

[@joannthornton8584]

You are totally correct! I never knew what kind of mood my father was going to be in because of his alcoholism. Was totally conscious and vigilant about assessing the situation between my mom and my dad . Never assume that I was empath. Didn’t feel like crap all the time but I feel like they were a full time job!

[@skittles2055]

💕

[@samirdakal6966]

Exactly the same thing I've been through.

[@bastlake]

Goes hand-in-hand with being bullied. Threat awareness, threat response. Trust issues. Don't do anything that might make someone turn and make fun of you or punish you.

[@bridgetvanderwesthuizen7675]

I grew up with a mother that suffers from bipolar. I was aaaaalways on edge when I noticed a change I her behavior. Now, I am always alert. This is an extremely accurate statement.

[@Faithled]

I'm getting answers I never thought I would get. Empathic since the age of 3. I'm 61 now

[@demoquosal2018]

Wow, this hit home. I remember hearing my mother come home and staring at the ceiling. Could tell by tempo of steps, how her foot hit the floor if it was going to be a bad night. My heart still races hearing footsteps above me 40 years later.

[@sarwall_]

This brought back such a flood of memories for me. I remember every single weekend before I got up and went downstairs, I would listen through the door to hear if my mom was in a bad mood or if I was in trouble (when I did absolutely nothing) and would be so anxious I would almost make myself vomit. The fact that I said my childhood was normal with a great family and no issues for 27 years is just baffling now that I actually understand. This did give me one good thing though, how to be the complete opposite type of parent for my daughter. Break the cycle 👊🏼🙌🏼

[@demoquosal2018]

@@sarwall_ sounds like we both have memories of our world stability being in peril thru no influence of our own. I guess that's the problem, there was an illusion we could influence the other person into being "okay". Laboring under that false illusion is exhausting, but what else can you do as a dependent? Independence seems to be my cure and I've been accused of being rather fierce regarding it. Still wish my heart didn't pound like a racehorse when my upstairs neighbors walk hard across the floor. But at least I chuckle now at my involuntary reaction and someday it may go away and if not, that's okay too.

[@MissElisabelle]

I was like this. It took me some time with therapy and personal growth to reach a point where I can say: "I love meeting new people, but I also love taking time for myself".

[@gamgamdabest8327]

I just learned so much about myself. That’s why I am me.

[@lynnwalton6169]

And it's OK to be you🙏

[@deadreckoning6288]

So true. Explains a lot about my aversion to social situations.

[@herewego8586]

Wow! Totally me. Mom and older brother were the constant risk. No dad in the home so I was on my own to protect myself. Still feel that way at 60. Good info here for growth ❤️

[@Brummiebythesea]

❤I know the feeling I’m 55 still feel the same as in my childhood

[@weiss1128]

I also wanna say that not everybody that had unpredictable parents becomes an "empath'. My dad had an unpredictable dad, and he became one himself.

[@hannahnoon57]

So so true! Youre learning and adapting so much during childhood, it follows us into adulthood

[@jaselise22]

This makes me think of how every time I walk in to work I feel off vibes. And I ask a few people if the vibes are off and everyone says it’s fine! Till I find the one person who isn’t fine…really eye opening.

[@courtneyr214]

As someone who loves to be alone and has been traumatized as a child I feel this wholeheartedly.

[@lil_mayo69]

I just started seeing these shorts pop up and I’m so glad, all of them have connected pieces I’ve been trying to for so long and they are helping me understand how my childhood is curb stomping me now at 20

[@JessiTrif]

Such an empowering and honest take on what an empath is really feeling and doing 💕

[@dianafeliciano741]

WOW that describes me , I had this feeling when I was growing up with my mother, she was always unpredictable I was as always afraid of her anger no wonder I never remember being happy with her always afraid of her

[@noraholivemuiruri6644]

Thanx Teal,I have struggled Soo much with negativity,am an empath and grew around an unpredictable adult,after this video I understood why am Soo quick to overthink just to see the loopholes,it's been downhill for me, everything is now very clear

[@missktofdk]

When you get your boundaries activated, you will start loving people. ❤️🤗

[@KaimaVixen]

Wow!! That made so much sense to me!! I do find myself being super vigilant and easily affected by toxic ppl.

[@tulsijagtap2062]

I love her! She just makes things so so much clear! Stuff I have been searching answers for, even stuff I don’t know I need answers for are super cleared! She is AMAZING!!!

[@leannedeco9484]

Best description I've heard said about empaths...it's not a bad to have empathic abilities in fact it's necessary for survival to be able to recognize in an environment a potential danger...like anything else though anything that is hyper or extreme turns into a negative and stop being a positive.

[@toadaytomorrow8029]

Ahhh now this makes sense! I know the exact feelings every one has as soon as I look at them.

[@thecorrectcroissant8666]

This literally sums up my entire life. Thank you.

[@ogenevieve]

As soon as you said being hyper-aware of the risk around you (paraphrasing), tears just poured down my face bcuz I've always described it as exactly that. Tysm. 💜🙏, G

[@Romiegirl-jq4rj]

Lightbulb moment of why I always pick up on the unstable person in the room and want to avoid them.