The Paranormal Guide

Here 16 common traits of an Empath. Remember that these are generalisations and they may not always be obvious.

1. Empaths are quiet achievers but expressive in area's of emotional connection. They find that talking about emotional issues is a great outlet that aids in undertanding themselves and others.

2. Some empaths can be the opposite of what an empath 'should' be because they are overwhelmed or unable to handle emotion and what they feel in the world around them so they block their feelings.

3. They can be focused outward, toward what others feel, rather than themselves. This is a common trait to many people who have not gone through a process of self development.

4. They avoid disharmony caused by emotionally turbulent situations. This type of situation can easily create an uncomfortable feeling because an empath feels this emotion.

5. Empaths are emotionally sensitive to violence and general chaos.

6. Empaths are sensitive to loud noise and televison. In particular, television programs that depict emotional drama like the news and police shows.

7. Thery struggle to comprehend acts of cruelty and crime that involves hurting others.

8. They struggle to comprehend suffering in the world and are often idealists who theorise about fixing the worlds problems.

9. Are often found working as volunteers, with people, animals or the environment.

10. They are expressive so they can often be found in areas of music or the arts.

11. They often have the ability to draw others to them. This includes children and animals as they have a warmth and compassion that is beyond normal You may find that strangers always talk to you if you are an empath.

12. They can be good listeners as they generally have an interest in other people.

13. Empaths can be moody or have large mood swings due to overwhelming thoughts, feelings and emotion.

14. They are likely to have had, other paranormal experiences in their life. This could be astral projection, psychic ability or a variety of other experiences.

15. Empaths are daydreamers that have difficulty keeping focused. This is common with people who deal more IN emotion and neglect other area's of their mind.

16. Like many people on a spiritual path Empaths frequently experience déjà vu and synchronicities. This is something that occurs to everyone however empaths are often more aware and therefore 'look out' for it.

This has been a really interesting read, thank you.  I felt I related to every single point.  I wonder if being an empath is always a good thing? Lately I have had some difficulties switching off from others' feelings.  I work with people and I found switching off from clients' difficulties in my recent employment setting was very hard to do.  Self care went out the window. 

Your most welcome .

I believe that most of us have empathic traits in all of us.

Being an Empath is always a good thing as long as you know how to block and turn it off when needed as it can be very draining not only your mind but your body too.

if you have any suggestions on how to block it out that would be greatly appreciated? I worked in palliative care so sometimes i wonder if getting caught up with clients feelings and experiences was simply related to the knowledge that I would eventually face the same fate as them..i mean perhaps i had difficulty coping in that line of work because i was also confronted with existential concerns that these people often face.