Being an Empath: Shifting a curse into a Blessing!

May 7, 2012 by

Being an Empath: Shifting a curse into a Blessing!

Hello dear readers,

I know a lot of you reading this today are probably well aware that you are Empathic and Highly Sensitive, but for those that are just discovering this, I have also included some helpful information for them too. I was just being a bit cheeky with the title. It’s not really a curse of course, but until you learn to control and understand your empathic nature, it can certainly be problematic at times!

Well you know it all too well, if you see one more abandoned animal or impoverished child commercial you are going to scream. You tend to hide at parties and talk to the plants and animals, as they understand you and don’t tell you all of their problems. Ah, the life of an empath! So how to we transform from a life of pain and hassle, to a life of bliss and blessings? Well, I’m here to tell you about that dear ones.

Empathy is considered a desirable spiritual skill. It is just that many that identify as empaths at this time were born into a masochistic and co-dependent culture where these gifts were often misused by others. It is up to the contemporary Empath to own and respect their own nature, and to also create boundaries where others will do the same. This is how a new “Empath Culture” will emerge with respect and understanding for those who have these gifts. – The Akashic Wisdom Keepers, 5.7.12

First the down side. Those that are empathic tend to have more physical and emotional issues than their non-empathic counterparts. Some of the most common maladies attributed to the highly sensitive/empathic are: fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (I.B.S.), asthma, stomach issues, anxiety and depression just to name a few. Illness is never fun and if you’re empathic you have to guard your health the way the security staff is guarding Fort Knox. Yeah, it’s a hassle at times but it’s *required* maintenance on this precious vehicle called the physical body. I know from personal experience (don’t try this at home kiddies!) that if you do not take proper care of your vehicle (just like your car,) it may break down at the most inconvenient possible time. I would highly recommend avoiding this as a possibility. Also to take care of yourself spiritually and energetically before problems even start. Grounding and Centering are VITAL processes for empaths. Here is an article with some practical guidance in these matters by Peggy Jentoft.

http://pjentoft.com/center.html

Co-dependency is often almost a given for empaths. Since we FEEL others pain and problems so deeply, we want to help them too. We do need to remember however, that becoming lost in other’s dramas and issues is a good way to avoid feeling or looking at our own. Also, we can easily become a drug, crutch or on-call spiritual advisor for many in our lives, and this is dis-empowering to both them and ourselves. We are moving into the Aquarian Age which is all about personal responsibility. If someone doesn’t know what a boundary is, SHOW THEM. It may not make you the most liked or popular person and that’s okay. We are learning to not base our self-worth on the opinions of other people any more, right lovelies? :)

Many of those that identify as empaths grew up in dysfunctional environments where they learned to take care of everyone and put the needs of others before their own at a young age. To shift out of this pattern is not something you cannot expect to do overnight, as it was not created overnight either. There is a distinct possibility that those that you have been emotionally “caretaking” your entire life will not exactly jump for joy when you change up things. Be patient with yourself and others while you are in what I call the “Empath Empowerment Learning Curve.” You could also say that many empaths and highly sensitive people share a “collective karma” in that sense. The lesson is about as my teacher used to wisely say, “Putting yourself first in your own life.” If our cup is empty we are no good to anyone, and not even ourselves.

The Empath Test by Paul Zozem

  • Are you extremely sensitive to the emotions and thoughts of others, often confusing the emotions of others with your own?
  • Are you an emotional sponge, soaking up the emotions of others, absorbing and dissipating the energy and problems of others, even at a distance.
  • Do you instinctively know when someone is lying or fibbing, almost always keeping your suspicions to yourself?
  • Do you tend to put others at ease, allowing them to share their inner most feelings? Do you find yourself helping others, even casual strangers, understand the world and themselves better?
  • Periodically, do you need to take time out, where you can be alone to meditate, recharge and experience your own mind without the interference of others?
  • Have you known about your unique sensitivity since childhood? Have you struggled with a burden-of-perceptions that others did not share.
  • Do you sometimes use food, sex, drugs or solitude as a means of coping with you empathic or telepathic nature?
  • Do you have to a use masked personality to protect yourself from others, only sharing your true perceptions with those you trust most, or not at all?
  • Do you have the ability to facilitate the process of rapid growth in those around you?

On the up side, empaths are among some of the must witty, creative, intelligent and spiritually aware peeps on the planet. They also often have advanced skills and abilities in clairvoyance, clairsentience, healing and telepathy. I’ve met enough in my day to know this for certain. I loved that Commander Deanna Troi was a character on Star Trek and served as the Ships Counselor and Empath, due to her advanced clairsentient and telepathic skills. Her character was portrayed as a sensitive, but also a strong, spiritual and very intelligent being. Multifaceted as we truly are!

1) Find others who respect and understand you. As you learn to love and respect yourself in a greater capacity, healthy and supportive people will be magnetized to you naturally.

2) Don’t isolate for non-therapeutic reasons or long periods of time, but DO take mini time outs  and vacations as needed to regroup and recharge.

3) Teach through love, but keep firm boundaries.

4) Learn to walk away from those that are verbally, physically or emotionally abusive.

5) Try to keep on the “bright side” of life and avoid negative or depressing media and people.

6) Notice when and if you are using food, TV, shopping or any other behaviors or substances to “numb out,” and adjust your world accordingly. If you have a problem with addictive substances or behaviors, please seek help.

7) Honor your needs; physically, emotionally and spiritually. Love your beautiful self!

Beloved empath, it your task to love yourself as Source loves you. You are truly important to this world and have a divine purpose. Do not let the ugliness and pain of this world dim your light or make you become ill. Honor yourself, take care of yourself and go shining. – The Keepers, 5.7.12

Prologue: In my own path as an empath I’ve gotten a pretty good skill set under my belt, based on a lot of trial and error. If you are having difficulties or just would like some spiritual guidance from a fellow traveler that truly “gets” you, please contact me. I am also available for energetic assessment to see if and where you are being compromised energetically and how to take steps for improvement. Sessions are available via email, chat and Skype. Thank you.

NOTE: I am current in process of creating a new blog series: “Empath Tools & Empowerment,” that will also contain an optional one-on-one tutorial program that will include energetic assessment, activations and personal evaluation sessions. I am on hiatus currently from client sessions, but I will be returning to them in Spring of 2013. Thank you!

Bright Blessings,

Irma Kaye Sawyer

 

56 Comments

  1. Sweet, beloved Irma, I cannot tell you how much this article helped me this morning. I have always acknowledged myself as a “SENSITIVE” – but never actually as an EMPATH. But since I fall into every single descriptive catagory you used here to identify Empaths – I now know I am one. I’ve shared this article on my Page, hoping that someone who comes regularly will call upon your skills and knowledge and use it to assist you financially and continue to further your life.

    Blessings to you, my bright soul sister. May healing and peace and abundance of every kind come your way. Namaste <3<3<3

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you so much Jackie! I’m so glad it was helpful to you. I also appreciate all the shares of my work and for your wonderful support. Namaste & Bright Blessings!

  2. LaDawn

    Oh my. You certainly hit that dead on. I knew that I was sensitive very early on. Do any of us become Phyciatrist do you think? I often said I should hang a shingle. Thank you for making this clearer for me. Blessings to you, LaDawn

  3. Hi Irma! Thank you for this post! I have always been incredibly sensitive, and even more so as I get older. Anxiety, stress, and absorbed negative energy from others will eventually make me physically ill and I have recently tried to get a hold on this aspect of being an empath in my life. Thank you for all of your posts on Facebook – they help me so much on a daily basis. Love to you and I will also share this on my FB page!

  4. helen Bennett Klease

    Thank You Irma, I have always been a sensitive “child”", wasn’t until i Did my Reiki that i relised that i am a Empath as well,I also can taste peoples problems especially if its drugs or alchol.. My own children have taught me heaps in how to step away especially with relationships we have had some beauties, and still going through it.. You are such a SHINING LIGHT Irma i thank Spirit for allowing me to find you..I can feel the change in myself since i found you, i speak what i have to and i am allowing myself to walk away..Love and Light Sweetheart

  5. jacki warren

    thank you for what you have posted.. yeah, im starting to see myself in a new light, but im not going to lose my perspective either…why are we, we??.. i understand about self medicating and this is something i will be thinking about soon in the futre and yeah, many people love me as i love them, same with our furry companions,xx.

  6. This article is so me!!!! Thank you for writing this. I don’t feel so alone. I had to chuckle at the talking to the plants at a party because you didn’t want someone to tell you their problems. That happens to me where ever I go. Online and in person. People just open up to me and give me their life story.
    I suffer from Fibro, IBS and a number of other ailments. I had never really thought about my body being a vessel I need to take care of as well. All my life it’s been about taking care of others and not myself. You’ve given me much to ponder on my friend. :)
    Huggles,
    Jamie

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you so much for all of the great comments friends! I’m so glad this article was helpful, and gave you food for thought. I will actually be posting more information in the future regarding some advanced Empath energetic tools and other good stuff, so please stay tuned! Love & blessings all.- IK*

  7. Donna Krause

    I was very surprised when during my MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) Relationship Building class I found out from personality and values testing that I was very highly empathic. I knew that I could easily relate to other’s and their problems. I learned to be sensitive to others through Individual and Family Counseling classes and my community civil and disability rights groups, but I was totally unaware that I was an extremely highly empathic. Your tips will help me to balance my energy and seek to meet my needs. I find that I get worn down at times always giving attention to other. Ishould take more time for myself and give more attention to myself.

  8. Absolutely fantastic article, I was searching for something on the sensitive male, to learn some more about myself. I am an empath, without doubt. I come from a “strong male” background (don’t cry, grow up, blah blah) I’ve hid my gifts almost all my life and sabotaged myself and businesses along the way many times. I have a terrible time with money, so much negative emotional charge connected to it from early childhood, watching my parents argue. I use EFT often to help. Thanks for shining some light on this subject. Hugs, Allan

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you for sharing Alan. EFT is a great tool, glad that you use it. Many blessings – IK*

  9. paul bell

    very interesting. i myself have experienced dreadfull oppression in my younger years. I was involved in drugs and violence.I broke away from that and became a voluntear counsellor and found i have great intuition, the same intuition i was using in a wrong way . awereness of police and somehow sensed if something was unsafe again with the law, when i got into counselling using transactional analysis and neuro linguistic patterning, i have developed a huge understanding and was doing really well for sometime. i was doing support work in hostels and found it hugely stressfull working alongside staff that use bad practise, staff who have no training and no empathy. i came out of that enviroment for health reasons , and i have just been diagnosed as having fibromiyalgia. so your statement previously really makes sense to me. i have lots of instances of brilliant insight, one being at a gala in our local park where i heard a hilds cry, instantly i recognised it as a lost child who had got parted from her familly, i found her quite easily and was willing people to help her, but no one had noticed, This seemed odd to me at the time. i resisted the urge to resue her and simply kept an eye on her till her parents found her, quite soon after. i no longer work in support, however i do tattooing and i notice i attract a lot of people in life that have their own problems , in partiular self harmers. many thanks for this post as it helps me understand me better. Paul

  10. Justine Sara Smith

    Very helpful and also affirms my belief that I have very strong tuition an ability to tell when people ate being deceitful. I recently lost my job because I dreamt that my boss was having an affair with someone very high up in the company, I told a co-worker of my dream and it turned out to be true! Never mind. :) . My intuitions appear to be getting stronger and recently my borders have strengthened and my self worth has increased. What a lovely affirmation to corn across. Love to you.

  11. Jessica

    Wow!
    Thank you so much.
    In recent years I’ve come to understand that I’m empathic. I’ve always been aware of something but wasn’t able to put a name to it until the last few years. And yet I’d never looked for ways to help with all the ways I struggle. How amazing that I come across a page on Facebook that linked to this post!
    I am so sensitive to other people’s moods-especially the negative moods :/
    And I absolutely can not handle horror movies and screaming in terror-my heart beats fast, I start to sweat, feel physically sick and sometimes cry.
    I’ve always been a great listener, better than a talker, and people always seem to unload on me.
    I’m looking forward to reading more, I’d love to learn more! : )

    Peace and Warm Wishes.

    • Irma Kaye

      Thanks so much Jessica! Yes, I can’t do horror movies either. :) I will be writing a Part II to this article soon.

  12. Being an empath, this certainly resonated with me. I found it very helpful. Will share on my page. Thank you.

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you so much Karen! I really appreciate that.

  13. Melissa Thriemer

    Hello Irma :)
    Wow… How blessed am I to have been guided to you! I would absolutely love for you to sus me out energetically .. How do I go about organizing this?
    Lots of Love,
    Mel

    • Irma Kaye

      Hello Mel, thank you so much! You can look at my various readings available in the “Services” section of this website and we can be good to go! Blessings to you.

  14. Faye

    Thank you Irma for this great article. I felt you were speak directly to me!

    I have always been an empath but did’t realize it until I had a nervous breakdown as a nurse in a Cancer center. I now work in another area of nursing and can use my gifts frequently.

    I have not learned everything and ended up in a relationship with an emotional vampire with many of his own emtional problems. I didn’t realize what what was happening until I became very seriously ill. Now I’m try to untangle myslef form this relationship and trying to stay stron. This articl helped me again realize I am doing the right thing. I can’t live with this type of personality in my home.

    • Irma Kaye

      Hello Faye, I myself was involved with an emotionally vampiric person and I know what a strain that is. Upon some research that I did, I discovered that empaths are particularly vulnerable to this type of person. I am going to be sharing more about that in the Part II article that I will be posting soon. Thank you so much for your comment.

    • Jess

      Oh me too Faye!
      I only just read about emotional vampires. And it’s proving hard to break free.

      Warm Wishes to you.

  15. Thank you Irma, what a wonderful article to help so many. I’ve “shared” it on my fb page. I believe many people with these “symptoms” are waking up now and so need guidance on this issue. TY for putting it all into loving words. Sending Love and Light your way for the work you are doing.

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you so much Josslyn. I also very much appreciate you sharing it forward!

  16. Cheryl Daniels

    This is me the emotional sponge so aware of pain and suffering in others I help carry their burdens neglecting my own until I am overwhelmed and have to go lay down for relief. Excellent article!!

  17. Thankyou Irma – that gets me in one and your article has served as a good reminder to me – I too suffer with physical health issues ( I have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia) if I dont retreat. I sometimes struggle with keeping the boundaries up and push them to the limit and boy do I know it when I let them go.

  18. Thank you for this article. I also, since I was young, knew I was different. When 14, I began to study yoga and learn more about spiritual psychology in general. Forty one years later, I can attest to…..”What a ride”. So happy to see others, finally, come forward. The world today…needs you.

  19. As an extreme Global Empath. I have just been moved rapidly to a new level of my abilities. And was able to let go of the energies of Depression and other ancient energies that were effecting my body, mind and soul.
    By working with this man http://awakeningscenter.ca John Latham

    His work is profound! After only 1 month. I am more clear on my own work. What is mine what is others (or what it our planets and what isn’t), what I am still holding onto that is others. And what I have been holding onto for eons. for we know that once an Empath, always an Empath.

    my physical, and emotional well being has come to a place of internal peace, like never before.
    And the depression I was carrying was my mothers, Grand mothers and great grandmothers. Which he aided me in releasing just two days ago. Which also explains those scary dreams I had as a kid.

    So don’t get caught into believing you have to go through these things, or it will take forever to shift… just because you are an Empath. John is taking the work I had come to on my own. to a whole new level of understanding. So I can easily do my work and actually hang with others and enjoy the party, the beach, the town meeting!! Rather than just the pets and plants! ;)

    • Irma Kaye

      Thanks for all of these great sharings friends! I am sorry to hear of anyone that has suffered due to their empathic nature (I can relate!) but I also know you can break free too and not only survive, but truly thrive. I am working on both a Part II continuation of this blog post and also an interactive e-course tutored by me that I am really excited about. Love & blessings all.

  20. Fiona

    Since the past 40 years ( I was 4 years old ) I knew I was different- Thought everyone could “SEE” or “TALK” like me-
    My mother was an alcoholic, was raised by servants- The verbal abuse mingled with what I “KNEW” seemed to heighten- I ran away despite many proposals ( I was a very pretty virgin lol ) I wanted to study-
    But just so despised myself I got married to a man I did not love- Another womaniser, junkie, alcoholic- Who was physically & verbally abusive-
    Lost my 6 month old daughter, after that went off to England as always with my 2 year old son-Returned reluctantly and 3 days later was paralysed from head to toe, with excruciating pain-
    Was diagnosed at 26 with severe Rheumatoid Arthritis- Was told I’ll never walk-
    The stress of returning to no “HOME ” & the stress Of staying in no “HOME “?
    I chose my poison – Took my son and left for good-
    Only to see my mother holding hands with her then latest boyfriend-She left, took all my belongings, cussed me-
    Never could fathom why – I ALWAYS blamed myself- The man I was married to dragged me to court 6 times with accusations such as breaking into family vault & stealing-
    Countless breakdowns- But with every chasm I crawled out off another hurdle-
    VERDICT? Still getting there- My son is now 20+ – My pride & joy- An A+ average kid!!!
    I work hard, look after my dad, abstain from “paries ” & socialising “- Just not my cuppa tea-
    I help, I listen despite jumping hurdles & getting bruised-
    But ? after reading IRMA’S Aricle?
    Have no words to describe how I felt- Being an EMPATH can be a curse if you do NOT listen to YOU-
    We’re hurting no one except ourselves in every connotation- Our very soul, spirit, body, psyche and mind -
    If “friends, people,family ” do not choose to understand or feign ignorance- Abstain from them-
    They’re being selfish and no matter how much we help they want more…..crossing all boundaries-
    So ? WHEN THE GOING HGETS TOUGH , GET YOURSELF GOING FIRST !!!
    YES YOU , YOU ALONE :) <3
    Angel hugs & blessings GALORE dearest Irma- Looking forward to Part 2 :)
    THANKYOU PRECIOUS, DIVINE SOUL-<3
    You ARE one of the FEW I KNOW I will meet in this realm during a spate of 5 years:)
    Take care & I reiterate THANKYOU :) <3 xx's

  21. Kenwah

    Thanks for this post!

    And, thanks Irma Kaye for making yourself open for contact from people who are empathic or highly sensitive in nature.

    I do not have friends close to me (in terms of distance)with whom i can relate to in this regard. Even if, i do try to tell my close friends or friends about my experiences, they are indifferent, at disbelief, confused or probably have no clue what i am talking about.

    Most of the people i relate to are not from my country, not even close. I live in Guyana, South America. I connect to them via social online networks for lightworkers, starseeds, etc. I have met alot of lovely people online who totally understand me, and do not find me crazy and i am very happy i am not alone on a global scale.

    Love and Blessings
    Kenwah

  22. Helen Williams

    Thank you so much Irma for your insights. It is such a relief to feel understood. I have spent my life feeling as though I didn’t belong, different from everyone around me, and careful not to share too much, if any, of my own inner self, for fear of ridicule. I relate to everything you described in your article. I have always felt alone, abandoned here. I am certain I have a purpose here, but I have always just wanted to go ‘home’, wherever that is, I’m not sure. My ability to feel people was strongest when going through puberty. I was as though I would step into people and feel exactly what they were feeling. It always seemed to be the lower frequencies like sadness, fear, confusion, that would draw me to them. It was very taxing, and I was without the tools, or support needed to clear my own energy and recharge. When I was 14 yrs I told my mother about the voices I would hear… in my head. It was overwhelming for me, as I was being bombarded by countless voices, all speaking at once, and all asking for my help. I couldn’t understand with any clarity what was being said, but the emotional pull was too much for me. My Mum took me to a psychologist, because I scared her, and that is all she knew. It stopped after that. I also learned to put up blocks, to a certain extent, to protect myself from others emotions. As an adult, and consciously on my spiritual walk, I have spent nearly 20yrs working towards unblocking, and reclaiming my abilities. Although I am still nervous to submit my comments, and say all this out loud, I am so grateful for the opportunity to share this part of me, and perhaps be understood. Thank you Irma for this. I will share this article on my FB page for others to find the same comfort. Blessings…xxx

  23. Cheryl

    I cried though your article. The pain is overwhelming and all I want is to leave this world. I would normally keep this to myself but I just do not care anymore. I feel there is no hope for me, things just keep finding a way to get worse.

  24. Thank you for this article Irma!! I discovered I was HSP only a year ago – but that just put a title to my sensitivity I felt ALL my life. Now at 55 I can “claim” this gift and with your added insight I have a little more clarity as to my purpose. :)
    Namaste
    Jeni

  25. Irma,

    Many thanks for your excellent article. This is an exceptional look in to the trials and tribulations of the life of the Empath and Intuitive. You hit ALL the nails on the head. While this made for a very tumultuous teen life, by my early 20′s I had figured out how to ground, meditate and most importantly BLOCK! Knowing how to protect ourselves from energy vampires is of utmost importance. And knowing what you can handle, and avoiding situations that overwhelm are also critical. (I still avoid crowds)

    I have been very blessed and very fortunate to turn my gifts into a wonderful business of healing. Being an Empathic Healer means giving my clients a better, more authentic healing. I use Reiki as my healing medium, and am very naturally drawn to areas of the body that need help, either physically or emotionally. I am also able to give my clients intuitive messages, often brought from their spirit guides to mine to be shared through me. I am blessed to be a healing tool of the universe.

    Thank you for your article. I have shared it with my groups of healers!!

    Brightest Blessings,

    Christine

    • Irma Kaye

      Thanks so much for sharing Chris! That’s great you learned those skills by the time you were in your 20′s. It look me a whole decade longer! Thank you also for sharing my blog with others.

      Blessings!

  26. Leslie

    Thank you thank you thank you !!! I always thought I was just sensitive. Things are becoming much more clear. I am being to fully understand the importance of taking care of myself, setting boundaries and “time outs”. I look forward to learning more!!!
    Blessings!!
    Leslie

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you for reading my blog and for your comment Leslie. Blessings to you!

  27. Jim Roe

    This was a great article on empaths getting some coping skills. XXXX :) )~

    • Irma Kaye

      Thanks Jim! So glad you found it helpful.

  28. jazzique@mac.com

    Thank you, and blessings. I’ve been told, for forever. Parents, you’re too sensitive . I used to believe it was a negative .
    I now care for my 86 yr old dad, he pulled the ” too sensitive” card not too long ago. I told him he’s lucky I am, :-) . Why ? he asked.
    Because I’m here taking care of you…… :-) . He sheepishly agreed. We have a wonderful relationship, now.
    Owning my empath side instead of pretending I was tough.
    Thank you for the beautiful article.
    I too, get exhausted seeing, reading any kind of abuse. Some movies , Private Ryan, Braveheart, Dances with Wolves . I am absolutely exhausted after watching.
    I tried to volenteer at the Humane Society to walk dogs, I only lasted a couple weeks, I would cry the whole time there.
    Anyway, it’s great knowing how many of us are out here, and to know we are not crazy . Cheers

  29. Nice article , thanks Irma.. !! Yes I am an Empath !!!

  30. Chief Yeye

    Alafia (Peace,Health,Goodwill), Irma Kaye. Thank You for the clarity and understanding of what an Impath is about – It is bit by bit that we eat the head of a fish – I have heard of this before but never realy identified with it – that’s because when I was always called sensitive, It would hurt my feelings (:))- I didn’t know it could be a positive – then I learned it was a strength – ok so now I’m learning to use it for good – I look forward to learning about the tools to help me grow well with this “Gift”. Again, Thank You and Good on You.

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you very much for your comment Chief Yeye, and good on you as well. :)

  31. Thank you so much for writing this. I read this article and had an a-ha! moment. Suddenly my life is making sense. I now know my greater purpose. I am very worried though, because over the last several years I have developed several illnesses that just keep getting worse and have lost my ability to look at the bright side of things, and my hope that it will get better. I’m not sure what to do now.

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you for your response Tammie. I’m sorry to hear about your health issues. Please let me know if I can assist. There is more information about my services here at the website. Blessings to you.

  32. Mary Ann

    Oh my!!!! I am so relieved after reading this! This is me!!!! I am serious- I never knew what it was that I should be ‘called’ but every question you asked above it’s me 110%! I am physically suffering- chronically since a fall March of ’09 that ruptuerd a disc in my neck , herniated several others and this has affected my every day living. I hardly have the ability to have my “me” time and get my inner drive to draw, paint, sculpt, craft and create, out- but I keep trying!! I have always tried to see all sides of whatever it is that I am looking at – a person’s behavior, their energy, etc.. I have always from my earliest childhood memory ( about 2 years of age) have had that drive, desire, to ‘take” someone’s pain away- ( a lot of times to my dismay and suffering) Oh how much better I feel just KNOWING what it is that has always been me and made me feel like I was different. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!! I wish I could just hug your neck!!!

    • Irma Kaye

      I’m so glad it was helpful to you Mary Ann. Bright Blessings!

  33. Kimberly Houser

    H Irma,

    A friend of mine shared this article with me after my sharing with her the difficulties I struggle with in being an empath. I noticed at the end of your article you mention a course you are putting out “Empath Tools and Empowerment”. I am interested in this and would like to know when and how to get a copy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with the world!

    Love & Light,

    ~Kimberly

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you so much Kimberly! I am in the process of writing the course and hope to present it in early 2013. I will keep you posted! Blessings to you.

  34. Sam

    Thank you so much Irma for this article I always have known I was different and still trying to put it all together. I’m so excited to learn more about myself and looking forward to getting your book “Empath Tools And Empowerment.” I’m an empath, today I have that knowledge and so bless to have found you and thank you for sharing this with all of us much love and light.

    Namaste <3 <3 <3

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you Sam! Actually I will be creating an e-course for Empath Empowerment and hoping to get that out in the first part of 2013.

  35. Debbie

    Hi Irma,
    Oh I can’t begin to tell you what a blessing your site has been. In just my short time here, I have learned SO much about what is going on with me. For years I have had issues with using food as a comfort without knowing why, but the article above explains it all! I just very recently found out that I am an emapth and I have been struggling on how to deal with this “gift.” THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge.

    • Irma Kaye

      Thank you so much Debbie! I’m glad to hear from you and happy that the article was helpful. I will be sharing more in this series in the New Year.

  36. bonita smysor

    i say THANK YOU,Spirit Momma, with every sincerity in my being,,,i ve read all i can from you…and am hungry for more…i feel a cool fire burning inside of me…i want to learn more from you …i have a since of home,,, and also a reddiness to proceed into the spirtual light workers family…my cup runneth over…i hope to be in contact soon…BLESSINGS..WITH MUCH LOVE BONITA…

    • Thank you so much Bonita. I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying my work. Yes please, do get in touch!

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