Do you ever find yourself feeling uneasy or hesitant to embrace the label of being an empath? This is a common sentiment among empaths, who often grapple with a sense of discomfort associated with self-identification. 

Typically, empaths are individuals with heightened sensitivity and an extraordinary capacity to connect with and understand the needs and desires of others along with an inate desire to respond to them. 

However, this incredible gift can come at a cost, frequently leaving empaths in a state of emotional turmoil as they prioritize the feelings of others over their own, often, without realizing it.

The Empath Experience

Empaths have a unique ability to feel in their own bodies what others are experiencing be it thoughts, desires, needs, feelings and emotions. They respond on impulse to these feelings and reflect them back to the individuals involved, 

for connection and to show understanding. 

While this empathic quality can be a valuable asset in relationships, it can also lead to challenges from being taken advantage of and exhaustion for the empath.

Have you ever found yourself inexplicably attracted to someone, only to later, when you were away from them, wonder what came over you? You later realized that this person wasn't really your type or that you even harbored strong negative feelings towards them. This phenomenon occurs because empaths sometimes internalize others' desires and emotions to such an extent that their feelings, feel like their own. 

That desire you felt, it was theirs, not yours. 

This can be a shocking and distressing revelation for empaths, as it, rightfully so, challenges their sense of self.

 Another example of this is feeling "lucky to be with someone" who exudes over-confidence and arrogance. The reason behind this is that the other person truly believes they are exceptional, projecting this belief onto the empath, who, in turn, reflects it back.

The Mirror Effect

Imagine yourself as a mirror. Just like the Moon reflects the Sun's light without possessing its own, empaths often reflect the emotions and needs of others.  Unconsciously this takes place and becomes the empaths identity. This tendency to mirror others and their desires can lead to confusion, and doubt when with selfish or maliciously intentioned others. 

The Identity Conundrum

Understanding this dynamic is crucial for empaths, as it involves a profound identity conundrum. Recognizing the impulse to reflect others desires is the first step towards transforming one's own identity and self actualizing. Setting intentions to prioritize this by observation is essential for empaths to establish their own Self as joyfully and gracefully as possible.

Empath Transformation

At Lulu Soul Guide, we are dedicated to helping empaths embrace their extraordinary gifts while navigating the challenges they may encounter. Our mission is to empower empaths to discover how to use their power and bring about positive change in their lives and communities.

Get Started on Knowing Yourself on the Empath Journey Today!

When I was in a psychic training workshop something amazing happened, I saw for the first time the deeper empath reactivity at play. 

Because I was going through an exercise with others I could see how I had changed with this particular person in this particular example. 

Shaken from my identity, and realizing it was wrapped up in others, I became suprisingly defensive in the moment. Later, it became clear as to why. 

The example is interesting, because I would rather have appeased the other person then to have completed the psychic exercise correctly to recieve credit for what actually mattered. Instead, I pandered to his need. Thinking, somehow, unconsciously that he would not be a threat. 

This example stuck with me so firmly and strongly I was able to use it and see how it replicated with others going forward. 

Becoming conscious does not happen overnight just because you recognize one incident. 

This is a lifelong if not multiple lifetimes of Soul Correction into full empowerment. 

Your power lies in this correction empath. 

Book time with me to sleuth out where reactive conditiong for you occurs and may be causing troubles in your life.   

Much Love, Lulu