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Derived from the Greek word “em” (in) and “pathos” (feeling), the term “empath” refers to a person who is able to “feel into” the feelings of others.Mateo Sol
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Many empaths are diagnosed with chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, CFS, lupus, and various autoimmune diseases, as well as psychological disorders such as agoraphobia, social anxiety, ADHD, depression, sensory processing disorder, among many others.Aletheia Luna
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As children, a great number of us were taught by our parents, carers, extended family members, and teachers, that showing any form of emotional vulnerability was “not OK.” We were conditioned to believe that in order to be acceptable as human beings, we had to be like the other children. We were taught to “suck it up, ” “stop being cry babies, ” “get thicker skin, ” “stop being so sensitive” and go participate with the other kids, even if they overwhelmed us with their energy.Mateo Sol
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Why is sensitivity perceived as being dangerous? When we’re sensitive, we feel things we were taught not to feel. When we’re sensitive, we are completely open to attack. When we’re sensitive, we are awake and in touch with our hearts — and this can be very threatening to the status quo indeed.Aletheia Luna
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As emotional radars, empaths instantly pick up on the vibes around them and tend to gravitate the most towards those who are hurting — even if they’re not in a good place. Their intense desire to help and soothe the pain of others often results in a whole range of interpersonal and inner issues.Mateo Sol
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Love, to empaths, isn’t just a shallow experience based on looks, social status or great sex. Instead, love is something that comes from the very heart and soul of what an empath is. Love is intense passion, unconditional devotion, and absolute fierce vulnerability.Aletheia Luna
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When it comes to relationships, empaths truly shine. This is because it is not the face, body or personality of a person that empaths fall in love with, it is their Soul.Mateo Sol
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Because of their sacred gift of translating and embodying energy, empaths are able to spot their soul mates or twin flames a mile away.Aletheia Luna
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As empaths, one of the quickest ways to completely losing our grounding in reality is by deferring our needs and wants in relationships.Mateo Sol
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As highly sensitive individuals, we simply cannot stand feeling trapped, constricted or smothered in any way. We highly value our freedom and autonomy, making us particularly prone to staying single for long periods of time.Aletheia Luna