Now What?

Now what? So many empaths ask this question within minutes of discovering this part of themselves. There's so much meaning in those two little words, isn't there? It's an acknowledgment that shows acceptance and uncertainty for the future. The answer to "now what" isn't the same to every empath. The answers though are full of possibility.

The first answer to "now what" is to learn to shield yourself. Your shield should be strong as it's your number one source of protection. If done correctly, you'll find you can block out most, if not all unwanted emotions and energies. By far, the most effective is to visualize yourself bathed in healing light made of pure love. You can visualize it as any color you want; pick your favorite! I prefer a brilliant white with light blue, pink, and purple tips. This light radiates from inside you, from your very soul. It is your connection with the Creator, the Universe, or God...whichever you resonate with the most. I am a strong empath, particularly with other's feelings, so I needed to do this three times a day to start. Now I strengthen it twice a day, as soon as I wake up and right before I drift off to bed. I also make an effort to release other people's energies throughout the day. I image other people's emotions like thick, black slime, sliding off of me and being burned up by my brilliant light. I release them to the earth to be converted into light energy that is then returned to people who need it.

If you ever find yourself absolutely swamped by it all, take some time out for just a few minutes. Sit down quietly or lay down. If you can, touch your bare feet to the earth. Now lay your hands on your knees palms up so you are open to receiving divine light, love, and guidance. Relax. Feel all the muscles relaxing from your head to your toes. Breathe deeply and slowly for 5 inhales and exhales. Align your chakras by imagining each one, from the root to the crown chakra, as a flower opening. I like to picture the flowers spinning with wisps of sparkly light arcing above and around each one. Taking the time to balance and align each one, paying them the proper time and respect, will not only take your mind off of what you're feeling, but instantly helps strengthen your shield.

Gemstones and crystals will help too. They vibrate at a higher level. Our connection with them helps us vibrate at a higher level as well. High levels of vibration help us connect to our higher selves, create, and raise your energy. It doesn't stop there either. The higher the vibration, the better off you are. I use amazonite with lepidolite for protection and higher vibration. I have also heard good things about black tourmaline. I also hear an amethyst cluster is SO good for protection in the home, but I have yet to try this myself.

There are so many possible answers to "now what", but really we're asking where do we go from here and how can we use this? There are so many careers well suited to an empath, but no matter what you choose to do, you will need to keep that shield up. As natural healers, we are best suited to careers that involve some kind of altruism, creativity, and healing. Counseling, therapy, horticulture, doctors, nurses, masseuse, architecture, design, etc. are all well suited to an empath because of our connection to people, animals, nature, and the energy of space. Trust yourself and know where your talents lie. You can give back to the earth and keep yourself healthy and grounded at the same time.

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In light and love;
~A