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Friday, June 21, 2013
Get Out of Your Own Head
This weekend, make sure you get out of your own head. With Super Moon coming... you're going to need it.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Lessons Learned
Today I found myself sucked into an argument I really didn't want to be in. Now I know that I can't change the world and that I can't possibly reach every single person on this planet and bring them to the light... but somewhere in the deep recesses of my mind, I had really hoped to do just that. So after a long and tiresome conversation with another human being, I am writing this post slightly deflated and only a little heartbroken. But, I'm choosing to see this as an important lesson learned instead of licking my wounds.
Those who love empaths should probably read this post and pay attention to it as you'll gain some valuable insight into the way your beloved empath's mind works. You'll learn some lessons too.
Every single day I am drawn to heal and guide people towards their light path. Every. Single. Day. My brain doesn't stop running. I don't stop thinking about things I could do better. I don't stop reminding myself to hold up my shield. I don't stop reminding myself to shine. I don't stop paying attention to everything around me. I ignore my own needs to take care of others first and not because I want to, because there's no other choice for me. If I were to ignore others and take care of my own needs and wants, I wouldn't be able to enjoy myself because I'd be thinking about the people I ignored.
I don't stop feeling the pull either. I'm pulled towards certain people for reasons I don't always understand and sometimes, don't even like! I have intuitions a lot and sometimes it's things I really don't want to know, but I'm powerless to stop them. I understand things and people on a deeper level. I'm constantly frustrated that I can't accurately describe things because we, frankly, don't have the words to represent the meanings. I'm constantly frustrated that other people just don't get it and don't want to get it and don't care enough to get it. Why don't they feel the call to action? Why? And how am I supposed to answer that call? I don't understand how people are okay living in the dull negative with living in the light is SO much better! I don't understand why it's so hard for them to believe and understand. It's not like I'm asking them to jump off a building.... just give me a chance.
This is what empaths go through every single day. We worry for no reason. We feel sick, sad, angry, happy, annoyed, frustrated and more often than not, those feelings aren't even ours. We know how you're feeling, even before you do. We know when you don't believe us. We know when you're lying and we know when you're not being true. So please, if you love an empath as you say you do, give them some space to breathe and some understanding. Meet them half way. The best thing my husband has ever done for me, and completely surprised me, was to research into empaths and the white light and meet me half way. He has faith in me and he now understands how I get swamped and why I react to things a certain way. He knows how I'm feeling now which has made all the difference and brought us so much closer. I truly wish that for all empaths.
In light and love;
~A
Those who love empaths should probably read this post and pay attention to it as you'll gain some valuable insight into the way your beloved empath's mind works. You'll learn some lessons too.
Every single day I am drawn to heal and guide people towards their light path. Every. Single. Day. My brain doesn't stop running. I don't stop thinking about things I could do better. I don't stop reminding myself to hold up my shield. I don't stop reminding myself to shine. I don't stop paying attention to everything around me. I ignore my own needs to take care of others first and not because I want to, because there's no other choice for me. If I were to ignore others and take care of my own needs and wants, I wouldn't be able to enjoy myself because I'd be thinking about the people I ignored.
I don't stop feeling the pull either. I'm pulled towards certain people for reasons I don't always understand and sometimes, don't even like! I have intuitions a lot and sometimes it's things I really don't want to know, but I'm powerless to stop them. I understand things and people on a deeper level. I'm constantly frustrated that I can't accurately describe things because we, frankly, don't have the words to represent the meanings. I'm constantly frustrated that other people just don't get it and don't want to get it and don't care enough to get it. Why don't they feel the call to action? Why? And how am I supposed to answer that call? I don't understand how people are okay living in the dull negative with living in the light is SO much better! I don't understand why it's so hard for them to believe and understand. It's not like I'm asking them to jump off a building.... just give me a chance.
This is what empaths go through every single day. We worry for no reason. We feel sick, sad, angry, happy, annoyed, frustrated and more often than not, those feelings aren't even ours. We know how you're feeling, even before you do. We know when you don't believe us. We know when you're lying and we know when you're not being true. So please, if you love an empath as you say you do, give them some space to breathe and some understanding. Meet them half way. The best thing my husband has ever done for me, and completely surprised me, was to research into empaths and the white light and meet me half way. He has faith in me and he now understands how I get swamped and why I react to things a certain way. He knows how I'm feeling now which has made all the difference and brought us so much closer. I truly wish that for all empaths.
In light and love;
~A
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Raising Your Vibrations
Sounds silly right? Raising vibrations? Okay whack-a-doodle. This was the hardest thing for me to grasp and understand as I struggled with being an empath, developing my gifts, and learning to walk in the white light. That's not to say I'm this perfect, enlightened empath now. No. Definitely not. I have my days where I struggle against myself and even some days where I can't find the white light at all. There are days I'm so down, I can't even pull up a feeble shield. But, in saying that, I find those days are less and less in number and intensity. I attribute this not only to my daily affirmations, developing my gifts, and using crystals and gemstones, but in understanding how my vibrations can help keep me in the white light and manifesting what I want in life. If you're familiar with The Secret teachings, you will have an easier time understanding this.
In a nutshell, the basic teaching of vibrations is that everything already exists and for you to get what you want, you need to be on the same frequency (or vibration) as that thing you want. At that point, we are able to manifest into our lives what we want. Positive things vibrate on a high frequency where as negative things vibrate on a lower energy. We've all felt it. When we're sad or angry and experiencing those negative energies, we want to withdraw. We want to curl into a ball. The negativity literally brings you down and steals your power. Now think about how you feel when you're happy and laughing; experiencing those positive emotions and energies. You want to expand, don't you? You want to hug others and spread the happiness. You are more effective and feel strong and powerful. It's all energy and energy vibrates.
Think about your crystals and gemstones for a moment. The reason they are so important to empaths is that they vibrate on their own frequency and help pull us onto their higher frequency. Only when we match that frequency can we use them and experience them as they're supposed to be experienced. Some may have actually felt the stones and crystals vibrate and know what I'm talking about. It's okay if you haven't felt it. You will once you open up more and you're on your light path. When I first received my stones, I felt the energy off them right away. This didn't happen with my second delivery. I wondered why for several days before I understood that I was worrying again. I was worried about money, debt, bills, people, GMOs, the world, etc. You name it, I was probably worrying about it. And why? What did the worry do? It didn't help! It just brought me down. I thanked the worry for letting me know and let it go. Now, I feel the energy of all my stones and crystals again.
There are so many things you can do to raise your vibrations and you will find every single one is very good for your body and soul. Some of you will understand right away that all of these things are designed to increase your inner peace and happiness while turning your focus inward. That is the secret of raising vibrations and happiness; it's all within you already. These are just a few things you can do to raise your vibrations. Feel free to talk about your favorite ways in the comments!
In a nutshell, the basic teaching of vibrations is that everything already exists and for you to get what you want, you need to be on the same frequency (or vibration) as that thing you want. At that point, we are able to manifest into our lives what we want. Positive things vibrate on a high frequency where as negative things vibrate on a lower energy. We've all felt it. When we're sad or angry and experiencing those negative energies, we want to withdraw. We want to curl into a ball. The negativity literally brings you down and steals your power. Now think about how you feel when you're happy and laughing; experiencing those positive emotions and energies. You want to expand, don't you? You want to hug others and spread the happiness. You are more effective and feel strong and powerful. It's all energy and energy vibrates.
Think about your crystals and gemstones for a moment. The reason they are so important to empaths is that they vibrate on their own frequency and help pull us onto their higher frequency. Only when we match that frequency can we use them and experience them as they're supposed to be experienced. Some may have actually felt the stones and crystals vibrate and know what I'm talking about. It's okay if you haven't felt it. You will once you open up more and you're on your light path. When I first received my stones, I felt the energy off them right away. This didn't happen with my second delivery. I wondered why for several days before I understood that I was worrying again. I was worried about money, debt, bills, people, GMOs, the world, etc. You name it, I was probably worrying about it. And why? What did the worry do? It didn't help! It just brought me down. I thanked the worry for letting me know and let it go. Now, I feel the energy of all my stones and crystals again.
There are so many things you can do to raise your vibrations and you will find every single one is very good for your body and soul. Some of you will understand right away that all of these things are designed to increase your inner peace and happiness while turning your focus inward. That is the secret of raising vibrations and happiness; it's all within you already. These are just a few things you can do to raise your vibrations. Feel free to talk about your favorite ways in the comments!
- Listen to soothing music, write, draw, color, etc
- Random acts of kindness for no reward at all
- Be thankful
- Spend time in nature
- Spend time in water, especially salt water
- Get creative
- Finish a project
- Laugh and smile
- Meditate with healing gemstones and crystals
- Align your chakras
In light and love;
~A
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Healthy Empaths
It's about time we talk about health for real isn't it? (I can hear you groaning. Suck it up soldier!) Healthy eating and regular exercise is just as important as grounding, shielding, and meditating. It will feed your soul while nourishing your body. Organic, whole foods are the way to go. Always avoid GMO products and processed foods as they tend to clog us and throw off and close our chakras. Avoid those processed sugars and replace them with agave or natural sugars in moderation. Let's face it, we have enough to deal with keeping up our shields, fitting in meditation, mindfulness, stillness, and grounding as it is without dealing with foods that undo everything we've just done! Plus, I've been experimenting with diet and exercise to see what does and doesn't work. Let's face it. Empaths tend to carry extra weight as a way to buffer the negative energies and keep them away from us. Not exactly the healthiest or effective way of doing that. Time to let that go.
Eating:
Most empaths prefer not to eat meat because we pick up on the residual energies the animal left behind. I like the taste of meat, but that rings true with me. I hate touching raw meat and I usually have to eat meat quickly without thinking about it. Before having children, I was a vegetarian for 4 years, something I'm phasing back to now that energies have shifted and my gifts have drastically strengthened and expanded. (Gotta love the headache that comes with that! Yippee!)
And empaths should eat lightly and about 6 small, balanced meals a day. Heavy meals make us tired and then down go the shields. You don't want that when you're trying to enjoy a night out! When eating out, try going for the lighter options. You'll feel better and be able to keep that shield strong. Balance is key.
Drinks:
Okay so I'll be the first to admit that I really love having a glass (or whatever) of wine on the weekends and with friends, even with some meals through the week. I do find that liquors bog me down and throw off my internal balance making it really hard to hold up a shield. Being tipsy (+) and not keeping up a shield doesn't make for a cute empath.
Water, water, water! Can't say it enough. Drop some citrus in it if you don't like plain water, but we really need it. Water helps us push out toxins and negative energies. Who doesn't like getting rid of negative energies? This girl does! For some reason, I've also found that milk doesn't help me at all. I feel all sticky and clogged up when I drink milk (energy speaking). I've switched my family to almond milk instead which seems to have lightened all of us up.
Sugary drinks, like soda, leaches the calcium out of your bones and lots of sugar throws off your balance. Best just to avoid it.
Exercise:
I will be the first to tell you how much I HATE aerobics and yes, I know how good they are for you. If you like running, jogging, and any other kind of aerobics then more power to you. I will say I do like riding my bike, but in nature only. Anyhow. Most empaths NEED some kind of yoga or pilates routine that they stick to at least 5 times a week. The slow, controlled movements balance us and allow us to slip into a meditative state. We all know how important meditation is! My favorite is the sun salutation. Check it out! It's fantastic and will leave you with a smile. If all else fails, take a nature walk or hike. The commune with nature will help you release negative energies while balancing and grounding you.
Sound off in the comments to share what has/hasn't worked for you!
Still have questions? Want to learn more? Connect with me directly https://www.facebook.com/dayinthelifeofanempath Blog updates, inspirations, conversation, and news about Empath School and the courses available for download. Hope to see you there!
In light and love;
~A
Eating:
Most empaths prefer not to eat meat because we pick up on the residual energies the animal left behind. I like the taste of meat, but that rings true with me. I hate touching raw meat and I usually have to eat meat quickly without thinking about it. Before having children, I was a vegetarian for 4 years, something I'm phasing back to now that energies have shifted and my gifts have drastically strengthened and expanded. (Gotta love the headache that comes with that! Yippee!)
And empaths should eat lightly and about 6 small, balanced meals a day. Heavy meals make us tired and then down go the shields. You don't want that when you're trying to enjoy a night out! When eating out, try going for the lighter options. You'll feel better and be able to keep that shield strong. Balance is key.
Drinks:
Okay so I'll be the first to admit that I really love having a glass (or whatever) of wine on the weekends and with friends, even with some meals through the week. I do find that liquors bog me down and throw off my internal balance making it really hard to hold up a shield. Being tipsy (+) and not keeping up a shield doesn't make for a cute empath.
Water, water, water! Can't say it enough. Drop some citrus in it if you don't like plain water, but we really need it. Water helps us push out toxins and negative energies. Who doesn't like getting rid of negative energies? This girl does! For some reason, I've also found that milk doesn't help me at all. I feel all sticky and clogged up when I drink milk (energy speaking). I've switched my family to almond milk instead which seems to have lightened all of us up.
Sugary drinks, like soda, leaches the calcium out of your bones and lots of sugar throws off your balance. Best just to avoid it.
Exercise:
I will be the first to tell you how much I HATE aerobics and yes, I know how good they are for you. If you like running, jogging, and any other kind of aerobics then more power to you. I will say I do like riding my bike, but in nature only. Anyhow. Most empaths NEED some kind of yoga or pilates routine that they stick to at least 5 times a week. The slow, controlled movements balance us and allow us to slip into a meditative state. We all know how important meditation is! My favorite is the sun salutation. Check it out! It's fantastic and will leave you with a smile. If all else fails, take a nature walk or hike. The commune with nature will help you release negative energies while balancing and grounding you.
Sound off in the comments to share what has/hasn't worked for you!
Still have questions? Want to learn more? Connect with me directly https://www.facebook.com/dayinthelifeofanempath Blog updates, inspirations, conversation, and news about Empath School and the courses available for download. Hope to see you there!
In light and love;
~A
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Supporting the Community
Hello everyone! I'm starting to see just how many entrepreneurial empaths are out there, so I will now be searching out and helping publicize empathic businesses. I will make sure to post links to their web pages and information in the "Faves and Must Haves" section. If any empaths would like to support their business here, please leave a comment or contact me via email (no spam please!). Please note, that I ask nothing in return and do not expect anything in return. Just be good to the empathic community. Support and lead each other to the light path.
It's not a little thing to have found a way to support yourself while following your dreams and what you know to be right. It takes a huge leap of faith. It's not the normal leap either. This is a blind jump across a huge void where you can't see the other side or the bottom, but still knowing you'll be caught. You've already made a huge leap just by admitting to yourself that you're an empath. It's a leap that is so rewarding and so beautiful and will bring you so close to the light of the Creator. Don't ever deny how important you are in this life.
In light and love;
~A
It's not a little thing to have found a way to support yourself while following your dreams and what you know to be right. It takes a huge leap of faith. It's not the normal leap either. This is a blind jump across a huge void where you can't see the other side or the bottom, but still knowing you'll be caught. You've already made a huge leap just by admitting to yourself that you're an empath. It's a leap that is so rewarding and so beautiful and will bring you so close to the light of the Creator. Don't ever deny how important you are in this life.
In light and love;
~A
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Thank you!
44 days ago I started this blog. I didn't exactly know what to write on that first day. I watched the cursor blink at me for quite a few minutes. I took several deep breaths, waiting for something to come to mind. I must have started writing and deleted what I wrote six times. Frustration started to take over the happiness and excitement I'd felt just minutes before. I took another deep breath and decided to put my big girl pants on and just do it! I knew it was the right thing to do. There are so many empaths out there, floating around without direction or a sense of community. My heart goes out to every single one of you. My heart is always with you and always has been, even before I knew you existed. As of today, this blog has just broken 700 views and I am absolutely thrilled!
I am so thankful that you have chosen to follow me and take a few moments to read, and connect, with me. I look forward to connecting with every single one of you. Please, take a few moments and add to your community by signing off in the comments. I genuinely want to hear from you as well as your experiences.
I am always looking to share experiences, trial and error, and the life tales of people like our resident starseed and new empath. If you ever want to share your story on this blog, feel free to let me know in the comments or email me directly. I would LOVE to hear from you. So don't be shy. You're surrounded by love and acceptance here. Thank you all again!
In light and love;
~A
I am so thankful that you have chosen to follow me and take a few moments to read, and connect, with me. I look forward to connecting with every single one of you. Please, take a few moments and add to your community by signing off in the comments. I genuinely want to hear from you as well as your experiences.
I am always looking to share experiences, trial and error, and the life tales of people like our resident starseed and new empath. If you ever want to share your story on this blog, feel free to let me know in the comments or email me directly. I would LOVE to hear from you. So don't be shy. You're surrounded by love and acceptance here. Thank you all again!
In light and love;
~A
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
When we spiral
Let's face it, as empaths we tend to spiral. And not only do we spiral, we create whirlpools that, in turn, create tsunamis! Just by trying to be a good friend, we absorb the negative emotions and long after our friend has let them go, we dwell on them.
Last night, I had to run to my happy place(s); two deep friends who happen to be empaths as well. In their own way, they both brought me back up by reminding me of what matters. What matters is taking care of yourself first. Yes, we want to help everyone and everything. We're obsessed with it. But who can we help if we're broken? Last night, I was broken.
I convinced myself I had made all of this up. I felt like a fake and a fraud and a total loser. I thank God every single day for these two beautiful women who helped me realize the feelings weren't mine to own. One friend's exact quote was "Just because you have doubts doesn't mean it isn't true. Likewise, just because you believe it's true doesn't mean it really is. Maybe you just need to take a step back, take a few deep breaths, and see what the universe tells you." And she was right. It made all the difference in the world. I stepped back, took 5 deep breaths, and practiced what I preached. Mindfulness was the way to go. I was able to see things from that outside perspective I speak so much of and desperately needed. That's the problem with the spiral.
While we're in the spiral, we're debilitated. We're stuck in a dark room hearing the voices of doubt over and over and over again. Remind yourself to stop, step back, take a few deep breaths, and see what the universe has to tell you. You just might wake up the next morning in mid conversation with your spirit guides and higher self like I did and feel absolutely amazing! Today was the first day in weeks I woke up ready to face the day. Excited and happy and full of energy. I am happy, healthy, wealthy, wonderful, and wise. And so it is!
In light and love;
~A
Picture courtesy of:
http://fradelbarber.me/
Last night, I had to run to my happy place(s); two deep friends who happen to be empaths as well. In their own way, they both brought me back up by reminding me of what matters. What matters is taking care of yourself first. Yes, we want to help everyone and everything. We're obsessed with it. But who can we help if we're broken? Last night, I was broken.
I convinced myself I had made all of this up. I felt like a fake and a fraud and a total loser. I thank God every single day for these two beautiful women who helped me realize the feelings weren't mine to own. One friend's exact quote was "Just because you have doubts doesn't mean it isn't true. Likewise, just because you believe it's true doesn't mean it really is. Maybe you just need to take a step back, take a few deep breaths, and see what the universe tells you." And she was right. It made all the difference in the world. I stepped back, took 5 deep breaths, and practiced what I preached. Mindfulness was the way to go. I was able to see things from that outside perspective I speak so much of and desperately needed. That's the problem with the spiral.
While we're in the spiral, we're debilitated. We're stuck in a dark room hearing the voices of doubt over and over and over again. Remind yourself to stop, step back, take a few deep breaths, and see what the universe has to tell you. You just might wake up the next morning in mid conversation with your spirit guides and higher self like I did and feel absolutely amazing! Today was the first day in weeks I woke up ready to face the day. Excited and happy and full of energy. I am happy, healthy, wealthy, wonderful, and wise. And so it is!
In light and love;
~A
Picture courtesy of:
http://fradelbarber.me/
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