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Originally posted by Iamonlyhuman
Your statements are very intelligent, well thought out, seemingly sincere and mature. I applaud you for what appears to be a lot of searching within yourself and research on the subjects you've mentioned. This level of maturity is not seen very often in a 16 year old...
I especially applaud the fact that you seek to utilize your gifts in helping others...
Also, how could I work on extending my abilities to calm someone else? I don't even think about influencing emotions, I just do it subconsciously, but how could I do it consciously?
You have a beautiful head on your shoulders and a wonderful gift... I wish I had the knowledge of these things to help you but can only give you encouragement. Thank you and please don't get discouraged... the world needs more people like you.
Originally posted by dragonsmusic
Nice first thread.
You remind me enough of me that you must be an empath.
I have a few ideas for you.
Write down whatever comes to mind when you wake up first thing in the morning. It helps dream recall and it stimulates creativity.
And the next idea might be a bit out there; but all my ideas are, anyway
People tell you their problems , right? They tell you things they wouldn't tell anyone else and I theorize it's because they can sense (subconsciously I would say) that you are an empath much in the same way people do that with me.
Want to cut down on people hating you?
Being an empath 101 ; stop listening to their problems.
I'm telling you it works. Don't be an a@#hole with people , but stop listening as if you were their therapist.
I began telling close friends recently that their negative stories are constant within our conversations because of my ability to listen to them. I told them to a certain extent that it's unfair. I don't do that to them.
And they stopped doing it.
Also think about this. Problems socially to a certain extent? Indeed, because once these people who have pored their hearts out to you while in your presence/energy leave you and go back to their lives they often panic and ask themselves "why in the world did I just tell him that?"
They are often so feaked out about it that they suddenly treat you differently than before; a bit more standoffish.
Am I right?
I know I am. It's a lot to process. But I'm certain that being an empath is a gift once you learn to control your mind. Good luck
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Originally posted by guidanceofthe third kind
reply to post by Aoxoa
so how do you expect to pull me back to earth. I'm much farther along than him and i aint stoppin any time soon. Believing is your choice. I dont know if he is or not. But i do know that he can be given the benefit of the doubt until he has been proven to not be one. I could test him but thats not my place to do so.
Originally posted by guidanceofthe third kind
reply to post by mossme89
so you are saying you can 'see' their emotions. I say see as there is no words in english to describe the experience. Sure our mirror neurons in our brain fire, allowing us to 'experience' their emotions, but that does not allow us to discern their happening. It cant be the whole story. So i say 'see' as that is how i feel when i talk to someone for the first time and i am already predicting their actions and thoughts.
Originally posted by mossme89
Originally posted by guidanceofthe third kind
reply to post by mossme89
so you are saying you can 'see' their emotions. I say see as there is no words in english to describe the experience. Sure our mirror neurons in our brain fire, allowing us to 'experience' their emotions, but that does not allow us to discern their happening. It cant be the whole story. So i say 'see' as that is how i feel when i talk to someone for the first time and i am already predicting their actions and thoughts.
EXACTLY. Words can't really describe it, because many people don't understand it. It's like a cross between "smelling", "tasting", and "seeing". Maybe the best description is that it's like an instant intuition and knowledge of a person.
Oh, and guys, please stop arguing. I am not trying to label myself so i can walk around and be like "I'm better than you because i'm an empath!!!" I just want to know if there are others similiar to me, and if they have any suggestions to use my gifts for the GREATER GOOD. Not ego.
Originally posted by TruthxIsxInxThexMist
reply to post by mossme89
After reading your post i'd say that you probably are an Empath and possibly have other abilities too which will show themselves to you when it is time....
I have discovered through time that i have these Psychic abilities:
Divination
ESP
Empathy
You are young and have many years to define your Abilities.... you will have to learn how to deal with it and at the same time keep yourself Healthy!!
S+F
[edit on 6-12-2009 by TruthxIsxInxThexMist]
Originally posted by calstorm
By any chance are you a pieces? From what you described you seem to fit the profile.
Originally posted by mossme89
Originally posted by dragonsmusic
Nice first thread.
You remind me enough of me that you must be an empath.
I have a few ideas for you.
Write down whatever comes to mind when you wake up first thing in the morning. It helps dream recall and it stimulates creativity.
And the next idea might be a bit out there; but all my ideas are, anyway
People tell you their problems , right? They tell you things they wouldn't tell anyone else and I theorize it's because they can sense (subconsciously I would say) that you are an empath much in the same way people do that with me.
Want to cut down on people hating you?
Being an empath 101 ; stop listening to their problems.
I'm telling you it works. Don't be an a@#hole with people , but stop listening as if you were their therapist.
I began telling close friends recently that their negative stories are constant within our conversations because of my ability to listen to them. I told them to a certain extent that it's unfair. I don't do that to them.
And they stopped doing it.
Also think about this. Problems socially to a certain extent? Indeed, because once these people who have pored their hearts out to you while in your presence/energy leave you and go back to their lives they often panic and ask themselves "why in the world did I just tell him that?"
They are often so feaked out about it that they suddenly treat you differently than before; a bit more standoffish.
Am I right?
I know I am. It's a lot to process. But I'm certain that being an empath is a gift once you learn to control your mind. Good luck
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I've actually started writing those things down recently, but thanks for the suggestion. I've gotten a few good sci-fi/fantasy book ideas from my dreams, lol!
I do feel like people just pour out their feelings to me. Sometimes i feel like i'm a human pillow. Maybe because i'm a calming influence? I don't have very many friends, but once i get to know people, 1X1 they seem to be very comfortable telling me anything.
I probably do have to stop listening to people's problem's. It's just that i want to help people as much as i can. is there a way to block out certain people, while still helping many?