You may be curious to know why it’s important to know if you’re highly sensitive, highly intuitive, or an empathic (empath) person…and why it might not really matter if you fit a specific definition. Now it is important to highlight your gifts as you are needed to shine your light.
Read over some* of the characteristics below. You’ll find you may identify with many in each area.
Some general characteristics of being highly sensitive:
- You feel things deeply
- You go inward, hold on to emotions or situations for extended periods of time and turn against yourself when you’ve made a “bad” or wrong choice
- You have been told you are overly emotional or overly sensitive and you think you’re flawed
- You try to stay in the “perfect zone” – above reproach (perfectionist tendencies)
- Crowded and noisy places are uncomfortable
- You are sensitive and intuitive to what is and isn’t said
- You see what is needed
- Lights or sounds may bother you
- You have high sensory processing taking in what others may not
- Beauty gives you joy
More has been written about being highly sensitive here.
Some general characteristics of being empathic (empath):
- Crowded places overwhelm you
- You feel other’s emotions
- You have a big heart. You want to save the world or people in your world
- It’s easy to lose your own identity and get enmeshed with others
- You aren’t always aware of what you may be feeling is “yours” and what “belongs to others”
- You may close yourself off from others to protect yourself and your energy
- You may take things personally
- You are intuitive
- You see the bigger picture
- You are able to solve problems because you see the whole
- You are a good listener
- People feel safe and comfortable sharing with you
- You are compassionate and understanding of others pain or joy
Some general characteristics of being highly intuitive:
- You trust what is unseen
- You know things ahead of time
- You can intuit information without “thinking about it”. It just shows up
- You find yourself saying something that is on target without knowing/having the physical information
- At times you may take things personally. You are not sure if it’s your sensitivity or an intuition
- You are guided more strongly by your heart and gut feeling
- You tend to connect spiritually
- You look deeply into yourself
- You are who the planet needs now for you leadership skills, ability to see the whole picture and work cooperatively
*These are some of the traits but not all the characteristics of each.
As you read over some of the characteristics of individuals who are highly sensitive, intuitive, and empathic you may have noticed a commonality between all three.
You may have had times where you felt these characteristics were flaws. When you felt criticized, not valued, or felt less than. You may not have trusted yourself. What can be difficult is that most Sensitive Souls’ are compassionate towards others but are not always as kind to themselves! Being self-compassionate and loving yourself is one of the most important keys.
Tapping into the unseen, of being highly sensitive to what is around you and to your body, is a gift. Seeing the bigger picture, patterns, or deeply feeling other’s emotions is part of who you are. Intuitively being guided and “knowing” without physical evidence of how to take the next step is a blessing! Don’t let your ability to feel drag you down with what you see on the outside world. Take time out, find ways to come home to yourself. Let fears and worries move thru you. Use whatever processes you have to let the emotions weighing you down go.
As you recognize yourself in some of the descriptions above do not label yourself, rather, recognize you are a unique spirit with valuable facets of your personal diamond. This is a time where you are needed. You may want to find out more about how you are wired but the caution is to understand but not get caught up in what you may perceive as a weakness.
Your gifts – no matter how they are labeled – allow you to tap into the unseen, to shine your light, and to make a difference in the world.
YOU are important! It doesn’t matter which of these you resonate the most with. Being you with your gifts is why you are here.
It’s important to honor what you intuitively know is healthy for your physical body to feel nurtured, comfortable, and safe. Knowing how to turn your ability to be compassionate to others into being loving towards yourself. You are not crazy or too emotional. You know and feel things deeply.
It doesn’t matter which of the above you resonate with more, whether you relate to being highly sensitive, empathic, creative or intuitive you’re a Sensitive Human. Finding what supports you in finding a safe place within a place that brings you peace is important. As a Sensitive Soul, taking care of yourself, self nurturing, taking some “quiet time”, setting physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries are important. Nurturing and taking care of yourself first is important. Then you have the consciousness and frequency that makes the world a better place just by you being you.
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