Introduction: The Empath and Spirituality

Something I’ve learned as a spiritual healer, coach, and channel is that the messages I receive aren’t typical spiritual rhetoric, and they’re not for the faint of heart. As a group, human beings are leveling up so quickly, becoming so much more attuned and stepping fully into their spirituality than ever before. This means the energy around what we’re experiencing changes very quickly, and so does the messaging around topics that have been studied forever. Things are changing. The old ways aren’t necessarily the best anymore.

My messages are sharp and to the point, and the guides don’t mess around with being soft with our human feelings. They want us to ascend quickly, learn our lessons, begin our practices, have faith, say yes, and GO. There’s no time to waste. Therefore, the message below might be different than you’re used to. There’s a rebel edge. Take it if you want, as it’s offered straight from the Divine. Or, leave it if it doesn’t resonate. In either case, it’s offered with unconditional love from me, the Divine Beings who bring the message and Source.

Please consider joining our community if you’re called to this kind of energy medicine and ascension – to the point, strong, beautiful, and straight from Source. Besides weekly healings, I delve into all the topics below and offer more instruction of techniques, meditations, visualizations, and the beginning through advanced stages of all.

The Intuitive Empath

Being an empath isn’t just any ordinary experience; it’s filled with ups and downs of a very special psychic bent. Empaths naturally tune into how other people feel, so much so that they sometimes take on those feelings as their own or can inadvertently send out lower vibrations into people and situations that fill them with love, concern, and care.

I’ve experienced it. This super-sensitivity is a double-edged sword. On the bright side, we empaths are kind-hearted, have a sharp sense of intuition, and possess serious emotional smarts stemming from our natural psychic abilities to read emotions. We’re the people who always know when our friends need to talk or just be there. However, this same trait means empaths often find ourselves swamped by others’ emotions and vibes, which can tire us out emotionally, obscure our mental health, and blur the lines where our self-sovereignty ends and another’s begins. If we take it a step further, compassionate yet untrained and unhealed empaths experiencing deep concern and worry can emanate these feelings and vibrations into the surroundings, the people, and situations, creating more energetic havoc than before.

This last sentence was a big piece of the Healed Collective healing this week, with TWO directly channeled messages: the first from Goddess and the second from Archangel Muriel. We will get to those channelings soon, but first, we’ll do a quick dive into what being an empath entails and why setting healthy boundaries is crucial, not just for you but for everyone involved as well. We’re going to look at both the unique qualities empaths have and the hurdles we face, then get up to speed on some techniques on how to shield oneself from negative energy, not have emotions of others consume you, and learn to notice and fix when we’re inadvertently adding more suffering to our environment instead of compassion.

Defining Empathy

Empathy is all about feeling connected to other people and really getting where they’re coming from emotionally. But for some folks, called empaths, or intuitive empaths, it’s like feeling on steroids. We don’t just get the feelings of others; we feel them as though they were their own emotions. This superpower lets empaths offer a level of empathy, comfort, and understanding that’s considerably rare. On the flip side, being in tune with the emotions of others all the time can be super draining and tough to handle. Empaths must figure out how to deal with this flood of feelings without losing themselves or mirroring the emotions back into the world.

Signs You Are An Empath

Realizing you’re an empath is a big deal because it helps you understand and accept the superhero things about you. Being an empath means you’re really in tune with other people’s feelings and vibes, which show up in different ways. Here are some clues that might mean you’re an empath:

• With others’ emotions, you get it, often noticing little things like how someone moves, the look on their face, body language, or even sensing their thoughts or other manipulation.
• With intuition leading the way, you can feel what others are going through emotionally and energetically. You get people’s feelings on a deep level and are there to help when times get tough.
• Being around different kinds of energy affects you significantly because you’re highly sensitive. Whether it’s good or bad vibes, you feel it all, and it can mess with how you’re physically, mentally, and emotionally feeling.
• When negativity or super strong feelings fly around, it can be too much for you; they knock you over.
• Your gut feeling is spot-on when figuring out what others are feeling or planning to do before they say anything.
• It’s common for you to catch the same emotions as those near you, almost like catching a cold from them but with their feelings instead.
• Your empathic abilities make it hard to differentiate our own feelings from others.
• A sneaky empath trait is tending to get pains or tiredness while driving or out and about – for no reason.
• When you feel comfortable with a conversational partner, you can get really deep with their thoughts because you know what to say or ask. However, you may experience social anxieties when not around people you align with.
• Some empaths have more psychic abilities, like seeing things before they happen or talking to spirits.

The Empath’s Dilemma

Being an empath has many positive aspects, such as deep emotional connections and strong intuition, but it also comes with challenges, making being an empath a harrowing experience for some. My guides and visiting Divine beings have boiled one single thing down to be true regarding the pain of empaths: if an empath is having a hard time, they have an unhealed heart.

You simply haven’t done enough self-love work!

Let me explain.

As we go about life, we get hits, wounds, traumas, and all sorts of shocks that we process through our hearts. Some are big, some are small, some are ours, and some are for others. However, they all create what I metaphorically call “holes in the bucket” of the heart. If we don’t heal these holes and keep giving from this draining bucket, we exhaust ourselves and find that the negative aspects of being an empath apply to us a million-fold. Plus, we keep manifesting people in our lives who have the exact same holey-heart-bucket. And, being compassionate beings, we try to fill their bucket from ours; this lovely energy leaks out immediately, and we become so weakened we get sick, adopt unhealthy coping strategies, or limiting beliefs. Our four bodies (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual) take a hit. Let’s check this out:

1. Emotional Exhaustion: Constantly absorbing and processing the emotions of others leading to emotional burnout and fatigue.
2. Feeling Overwhelmed & Anxious: High sensitivity to emotions can make it difficult to handle intense situations.
3. Difficulty Setting Boundaries: Empaths often struggle with setting and maintaining personal boundaries, which can result in taking on too much responsibility for others’ emotions and problems.
4. Being Taken Advantage Of: Because empaths are naturally nurturing and compassionate, they can become targets for those who seek to exploit their kindness.
5. Physical Symptoms: Absorbing negative energy can manifest as physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or digestive issues, although mine have manifested in many autoimmune dysfunctions.
6. Stress and Anxiety: Being constantly tuned into others’ emotions can lead to increased stress and anxiety levels, impacting overall mental health.
7. Social Overwhelm: Crowded or emotionally charged environments can be particularly draining, making socializing difficult.
8. Isolation & Depression: To cope with emotional overload, empaths may withdraw or isolate themselves, leading to feelings of loneliness.
9. Co-Dependency: Empaths may develop co-dependent relationships that prioritize others’ needs over their own, leading to an imbalance.
10. Emotional Drain: Relationships can become draining if empaths continuously absorb their partner’s emotions.
11. Indecisiveness: Overanalyzing others’ emotions and potential reactions can make it difficult to make decisions, especially when those decisions might upset someone else.
12. Energy Vampires: Empaths are often magnets for energy vampires—people who drain their energy and leave them feeling depleted.
13. Losing Sense of Self: Constantly focusing on others’ emotions can make it challenging for empaths to maintain a strong sense of self and personal identity.
14. Lost Sense of Purpose: We’ve become so overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings of others and managing them, we’ve lost sight of the real purpose we have these gifts and why we’re living a human experience at all.

Does anything on this list apply to you? Personally, I’ve experienced every single one of these items during my life and let some of them absolutely rule over me for decades until I was too beaten down, weak, and sick to continue down that path. I truly get it. Although that’s the magic of my past that has brought me into my purpose, and you reading this post. (So… hello!) Let’s continue!

The Invisible, Nefarious Trait of the Holey-Heart

Without the training and work behind self-love and repairing this holey-heart, we inadvertently pass unfair heart-based judgment on other people’s emotions, thoughts, and feelings we are sensing. Mental-based judgments, on the other hand, are what we usually think… forming undue opinions or evaluations on individual people, situations, groups of people, events, etc., usually concluding with negative emotions or decisions.

Assuming Negativity Through Compassion

Judging people from our heart, or our compassion, is when we pass undue emotions onto others because we assume they’re having a bad time, things are going wrong for them, they’re in a heap of pain, and so on. We assume the struggling and we assume the suffering of others, as in, we assume theyare suffering, and we (empaths) assume their suffering physically. The most interesting thing about the energetics of this is that we absorb or magnetize situations we assume are lower-vibratory into our deeply compassionate heart, where they get nourished and grow. Then we broadcast these bigger emotions back into the situation or onto the person in question. Can you see how this empath energy isn’t helping either you, them, or the situation?

Channeled Message from Goddess

“When you assume other people are suffering, you pass unfair judgment. You are increasing the fear and lower energies in your [world].

You don’t know their story. You don’t know their Divine Mission in life. You don’t know what karma they’re here to create or heal in this incarnation.

Please release this, and have faith that Creator/Creatress is in control and everything is balanced between the seen and unseen realms. Hold space with compassion, but don’t let fear enter your heart. Don’t let hate enter your heart. All is perfectly well.

Your job is to make decisions that keep you uplifted in joy and bring you closer to your faith and blissful divinity every moment, for it is only here you’ll find the truth.

Remember, everything else is a figment. You create your reality, and it is beautiful.”

Amazing message, right? Thank you, Goddess.

Finding the Divinity

When empaths assume sadness or grief from a place in our unhealed hearts where we don’t see beauty or the possibility of divinity, even in an assumed horrible situation, we add lower vibrations into our surroundings and lead from a place that isn’t love and light. When you see a homeless person on the street, a friend who just lost a loved one, or a group of people who you believe got knocked down because of a political decision or law, hold space. Lead with love, not fear, sadness, or a sense of injustice. Understand they’re (or you’re) going through something divinely written for them/you. God has this in his hands. Goddess has this in her hands. Creator/Creatress has this in their hands. It is divinely made.

Remember… your energy is tiny compared to God/Source/Universe/All-That-Is. Are your worry, frustrations, or anger going to help add to love and light, or add to the negativities and fears already running rampant in the world?

Empath Survival: Healing With Self-Love

Empaths have extraordinary healing powers. All of us. You too. The compassionate feelings we have are energy medicine at it’s most divine source. However, if we’re trying to heal someone or something from a holey-heart, as we’ve already learned, we can get in trouble.

The Wholly Heart

As an empath who feels deeply, healing means learning to love yourself and taking a good look inside your own heart and mind. By deep introspection, we learn to turn empathy towards ourselves. In this, we learn so much about our own medicine, our own gifts, and our own challenges. Self-empathy and compassion, plus a massive dose of forgiveness, is a perfect recipe for a whole heart.

Can you imagine what you could do with a whole heart? Your heart would fill from an inner spigot that’s always on… you’d overflow with joy, purpose and love, spilling out into your family, surroundings, community, and whole dang world, the vibrations reaching the divine realms in deep gratitude and coming back to you a millionfold!

The Holy Heart

Once you have that divine connection, sending pure love and gratitude into the cosmos and sharing it with Mother Earth, you’ve found what I call the holy heart. This is where you’re unstoppable. You know your worth; you have unbeatable self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-respect. You are completely, totally unf*ckwithable. This, my friend, is your birthright.

Channeled Message from Archangel Muriel

Dear child, let’s talk about love.

While it is general compassion for others, it must be deeply seated within yourself before it’s medicine can be fully potent in your external environment. If you are a lightworker without first healing your heart, you’ll be detrimental. Your medicine will be poor. You’ll be leading with a half-empty heart.

Work to improve your self- energies. Only from deep self-love will compassion help neighbors and humanity at large.

If you judge harshly, even from your heartspace, you will be destructive. Understand this and go within. Improve your medicine.

Those who are homeless, experiencing poverty, earthquakes, fire, and storms, are uneducated, seemingly torn down by government and society, or otherwise triggering you to “see” injustice or pain have chosen their path.

We have this. Trust US and go do your work.

I give great gratitude to Muriel. This message hit home for me this week.

Self-Love Through Boundaries

When empaths are filtering, magnetizing, nourishing, and conducting energies that aren’t ours (while maintaining ours as well), we have to figure out how to set up some personal space to do the work and hold limits to what we know we can handle, and even what we absolutely don’t want to handle. Boundary-making is all about knowing when enough is enough and putting our physical, mental, and emotional needs first for a change.

By doing so, empaths shield ourselves from taking on too much emotion- and energy-wise and make sure that looking after number one doesn’t fall by the wayside.

Establishing Healthy Boundaries

For people who have a superpower of an empath nature, it’s essential to set up healthy boundaries. This helps us take care of our mental and emotional health. If I can offer some tough love from a haaaard lesson I learned back in 2020 – even though you have psychic access to other people’s energy and possibly the ability to heal it, it’s simply not your business. Your business is to learn to separate and then hone your energy medicine from the whole heart. Here are some ways they can do that.

Empath Boundaries With People:

• Knowing when enough is enough: It’s hard for empaths to say no or tell others they’ve reached their limit. But figuring out when you’re being pushed too far and standing up for your needs is a big step in keeping those boundaries strong.
• With talking comes understanding: Telling people clearly about what works for you and what doesn’t is crucial so they know where the line is drawn. Sharing with others about your comfort zone makes sure everyone respects your space.
• Putting yourself first sometimes: For empaths, taking time out for themselves isn’t selfish; it’s necessary. Whether it’s doing something calming like mindfulness or spending time on hobbies that make them happy, focusing on self-care keeps their batteries charged.
• Only process other people’s energy if they’re OK with it. This is a tough one because it requires much training and practice, but it lets you have a door to open, which you are invited into. This limits the feelings of others that you’re an unwelcome guest in their personal emotional space and working inside them without consent. This protects both parties.

Empath Boundaries With Situations or General Energy:

• Is it yours?: Understanding if the energy, pain, or feeling is yours or someone else’s is the first thing to tackle with this invisible goop. Simply ask. You can ask straight into the atmosphere if you suddenly feel pain or get sick on the road (it could have been where someone got in a car accident or fell asleep at the wheel.) Learn to use your pendulum or muscle test to get rapid answers.
• Do you want to process it if it’s not yours?: Your immediate answer is coming from your Higher Self. It’s your Truth. Go with it. If the answer is No, tell the feeling/emotion/energy NO. You can say, you’re not mine, and I Am releasing you.
• Don’t be the sponge: During times of emergency when the entire community is in fear, practice holding space without ingesting or absorbing. This takes loads of practice, protection, and strength. As I write, my community is evacuated due to wildfire, and the area is a rotten pool of dense fear, guilt, and sadness amongst the opaque smear of smoke and ash. I’ll give you the protections and techniques I use for such a situation below.

How Do You Recognize When to Say No?

For empaths who feel a lot, learning to say no is super important. It’s all about knowing when too much is being asked of you and making sure you look after your own needs. Saying no doesn’t mean you’re selfish or don’t care; it’s just looking out for yourself. Here are some clues that it might be time to say no:

• When things get too much: If you’re already feeling swamped or emotionally wiped out, this could be a hint that taking on more would be too much.
• Ignoring what you need or want: When everyone else’s needs come before yours and self-care isn’t even on your list anymore, it’s crucial to start saying no so you can focus on taking care of yourself. Can you think of 10 enjoyable things you want (in other words, they would fill your cup or your heart) right now? These things are only for YOU; they have nothing to do with anyone else at all.
• Getting bitter feelings: Feeling like others are using your kindness without appreciating it? That means it’s time to draw the line and not hesitate to say no. Is your health more important than potentially hurting their feelings? Yes. And if they’re friends who are truly aligned with your best interests, they’ll love you more for it.

When you think about these things, how do you feel? Are you triggered when trying to find what you want? When thinking of saying No and the response you’ll get? When considering the dark side of your empath compassion? Do you sense a block or confusion when someone mentions self-care? If so, I’m happy to have shed light on what your guides are asking you to heal. Now.

Other Tips For Self-Love

• Make self-care a priority: Find time for things that make you happy and help refill your emotional energy. This could be picking up hobbies, spending moments in nature, or doing stuff that helps calm down stress.
• Take time for introspection: It’s important to think about what you’re feeling, what you need, and what really matters to you. You might want to try writing in a journal, meditate quietly by yourself, having deep conversations with friends, or maybe even talking it out with someone who gets it. If you realize you need help here, join the Beyond community, where we turn Shadow Work into easy techniques to habitualize into your life and transform your past pains and traumas into your purpose-driven wisdom.
• Look for support from others: Be around people who get the way empaths feel things so deeply; those folks should lift each other up! Connect with other sensitive souls or healers who know exactly how this journey goes because they’ve walked the path too.
• Making time for what makes you happy: For empaths, it’s really important to put themselves first sometimes by doing things they love. This means taking moments for joy, being kind to oneself, and looking after both mind and body. Find out what makes you excited, motivated, and wanting more from life. Nobody’s going to figure this out for you. Go out, experience more of life, and find what plugs you in!
• Tap into what your Guides are saying! They’re always pointing you toward your own alignment and purpose!
• Clear out some of your spiritual blocks: Opening space will automatically give your heart more room, and you’ll enter more flow. If you feel like you’re not in flow, check out the Never-Never.

Empath Protection Techniques for Shielding and Grounding

Shielding and grounding techniques can be helpful for empaths to protect themselves from negative energy and maintain their emotional well-being. Here are some techniques that can be effective in shielding and grounding:

• Grounding: Practice rooting into the ground at least twice a day. If you’re experiencing a lot of energy or new to this work, do this as much as you can.
• Meditation: Regular meditation practice helps calm our minds, release negative energy, and cultivate inner peace. It allows us to create a protective and safe space within ourselves and become even more grounded and embodied. Close your eyes, focus on your breath, and let go of any negative or overwhelming emotions. Visualize a protective shield around you.
• Mindfulness: Practicing mindfulness involves being fully present in the moment and paying attention to one’s thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment. It helps us stay grounded and centered, even in challenging situations.
• Protection Visualizations: Imagine yourself surrounded by a bubble of light or create a mental image of a protective shield that wards off negative energy.
• Asking “is this mine?” and finding out how you receive the answers. Everyone is different; trust your intuition. The first answer you get is absolutely correct.
• Emergency: In the case of my local emergency, I felt that there were gathering emotions that needed to be processed. While driving through a particularly thickly emotional place, I allowed a clear glass or crystal pipeline to go through my Higher Self, all the way through to Mother Earth. I invited the energies of those who weren’t able to access their mounting fear, grief, and sadness because they were experiencing an accurate response of survival mode while evacuating. The point of this pipeline was simply to let the pressure off. I can hold a great deal of energy, so I gave access for 15 minutes. After that, my boundary was to close the pipeline. As the emotions passed my heartspace, I cried, I mourned, and I felt the guilt of people, animals, heirlooms, property, and landscapes potentially lost or changed forever. However, I remained grounded in the knowing that “this isn’t mine.” I was told to do this by Source – it isn’t my technique per se.It came to me on the spot. Go with your intuition and make sure your heart is whole, you’re grounded, protected, and knowing what energy is yours before opening to this type of medicine energy lightwork.
• If you need more help with this, we thoroughly review it in the Beyond Healed Collective.

Conclusion

Today, I deeply thank Goddess and Archangel Muriel for their kind yet abrupt words that will help many understand the Empath’s map of both destruction and healing. We can use this information to make sure we’re on a path of light and love, as a gauge to see if our heart needs attending (it does!) and make sure our energetic and communication boundaries are solid and maintained. This is a lot of work, for sure. However, I believe whole-heartedly that you’ve been given the gift of Empathy for a reason. There are many lessons and wisdom to be derived within your empathetic journey. It’s time to turn that magic inwards – cultivate a self love that will do nothing but pave the way to glorious abundance in all areas of your life! And remember, if you need help staying afloat or you want to ascend faster, I’m always here for you!

From my Holy Heart to your Holy Heart!

Analiesa