There are moments in our lives that stand out. Where there is a before and an after. Like someone just pulled up an invisible curtain and you can see so clearly what was always there. One of these moments was when I landed upon a description of an emotional empath.
If you are a woman who feels constantly in reaction to others, to your thoughts, to the world, Your body probably feels uneasy and tense, and your breath is either shallow or holding. You are not alone. For millennia, everything in this world sets us up to disconnect from our
“There is a field out beyond right and wrong, I’ll meet you there.” Rumi So much of the world right now is caught up in polarities: right and wrong, good and bad, left and right. But have you noticed that the lines between them are getting more and more blurred?
Let’s face it, sensitive people get a bad wrap in our society. Crying at a movie? SO sensitive. Worried about a narcissistic boss? Don’t be so sensitive. Reacting to being bullied, yelled at, or other aggression? Toughen up. What if these were absolutely appropriate, adaptive and resilient responses to a
8 thoughts on “Video #1 The 2 Biggest Killers of Confidence for Empaths”
That was so right on.I feel it all the time. Brene Brown calls it a vunerbility hang over.It feels like shame to me because I too have been told I am too much.It usually passes for me but you saying not to listen really helped .Thank you so much. Sheila I also enjoyed the podcast
Sheila,
I’m so glad it resonated… and now we can see through it and act/speak in spite of it!
Take care,
Madeleine
Hello Madeleine,
Thanks for the very thoughtful video. Like most women I’ve been trained to be a giver and your words have helped me see in the long run, how inevitable feelings of depletion are.
Stay well.
Deanna
Deanna,
Yes, we sure are trained as givers aren’t we? I am glad you are able to see this…
Fill your own cup first 🙂
To your health and safety,
Madeleine
Love this Madeleine
Thank you 🙂
You’re welcome Michelle! Good to hear from you 🙂
Madeleine
So very true.iam at my lowest right now
I am sorry to hear that Geraldine.
Take care of yourself,
Madeleine