Being an Empath

I am an Empath. (a person with the paranormal ability to apprehend the mental or emotional state of another individual) What I do know about it is that it makes me extra sensitive to energy.   I can feel it when someone is in a bad mood or upset.  I just know it.  It’s often not exactly a good time.  For most of my life I haven’t really enjoyed it. After learning how to shield myself I’ve discovered the amazing gifts of it.   

Often I will ask and they will tell me they are fine.   In the past I would assume I am wrong and that I misunderstood the feeling.   Today I understand that very often people do not want to admit what is wrong or how they feel or they feel it’s just none of my business. I know what I feel and even if it’s not validated from the other person, I still know what I feel.   This has also taught me to trust my feelings even if the other person tells me I am wrong.

For me it’s like I can physically feel the energy of someone else pushing against me.  It happens as soon as they walk into the general area I’m in.  Imagine being in a crowd.  That’s a lot of pressure on one person.  That’s really the best way I can describe it. 

I had two choices I could try and shut off this sensitive part of me or learn how to be okay with it.   I decided to learn to live with it.   So I took bits and pieces of what I’ve heard or heard and other idea’s from things my guides have told me.   From all of that I developed a way to shield myself from Negative or unwanted energy when I’m out and about.

Being an empath at times I am able to feel what you feel without you telling me.  With this extra knowledge I am a better listener, a better healer and all around able to connect with other on a different level.  

Are you an empath?   Do you do any type of Shielding?  What one works best for you?