Empath Affirmations

I am strong. I am loving. I am positive. I have the power to clear all negative energy from my body. I embrace my physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. 

Wow. Right? I appreciate how just a few powerful words strung together can help manifest change in your life.  The affirmations throughout were pulled from a book I just finished reading, "The Empath's Survival Guide" by Judith Orloff, MD. Truthfully, one of the most helpful guides (or self-help books, yes I said help self-help books) I've had the pleasure of reading. Side note, don't you hate that there's such a negative stigma associated with self-help books? Personally, I see them as precious gifts to humanity that have not only given me a deeper consciousness, but also a stronger connection with other living things.

I am a very sensitive soul. And many of those that have met me would say the very same thing. Regardless of the intention, I've always felt it was a powerful piece of me, a gift. For as long as I can remember, I've celebrated (and stayed true) to those sensitivities that others may have believed to be weakness. I am an empath and that is beautiful. I feel strongly for others and a need to understand where they are coming from. 

I will not hide my gifts. I will be authentic. I will stand in my power. I am proud to be a sensitive and loving person. 

An old soul who has lived many, many lives before. A feeling of outcast at times. Possibly one that doesn't necessarily relate or get excited about things that many others do. Who doesn't like small talk. May pick up on the physical and emotional state of others as if they're your own. Isolate to re-energize. A strong reaction to food and substance. The urgent desire to help others. Extremely intuitive. A super responder. It goes on...

I will protect my energy around draining people. I will learn how to set healthy boundaries. I will learn to say "no" at the right times. I will listen to my intuition about the relationships that are nurturing for me. 

Needless-to-say, I've found that learning to process my emotions and cope has been vital. I believe all human types should strive to understand their own thoughts. We are a work-in-progress. Each one of us. All the way through. And by honoring yourself, and understanding these intense feelings and sensitivities, you are becoming whole. I had many aha moments throughout this book and would suggest it to anyone looking for a better understanding of thyself or someone close.

I will use my sensitivities to better my own life and the world. 

From the book, here are a few tips to help prevent empathy overload and decompress:

• Inhale lavender essential oil.
• Be in nature.
• Manage your time wisely.
• Set clear limits with energy vampires and toxic people.
• Practice self-compassion.
• Take a personal retreat, away from the world, at least once a year.

TO PURCHASE: The Empath's Survival Guide by Judith Orloff, MD.