THE EMPATH REPORTS 101 By Christel Broederlow Empathy is often mistaken for sympathy. Having empathy is not having sympathy for another. To sympathize is to feel for another’s situation. (For example, it involves a concern of sadness or helplessness in watching another suffer. You might hear, “I couldn’t help her and I felt so sad.”) […]
Traits of An Empath
THE EMPATH REPORTS 101 By Christel Broederlow Empaths are often quiet achievers. They can take a while to handle a compliment for they’re more inclined to point out another’s positive attributes. They are highly expressive in all areas of emotional connection, and talk openly, and, at times quite frankly. They may have few problems talking […]
Who is an Empath
THE EMPATH REPORTS 101 By Christel Broederlow Empaths are often poets in motion. They are the born writers, singers, and artists with a high degree of creativity and imagination. They are known for many talents as their interests are varied, broad and continual, loving, loyal and humorous. They often have interests in many cultures and […]
What is Empathy?
THE EMPATH REPORTS 101 By Christel Broederlow Empathy is the ability to read and understand people and be in-tune with or resonate with others, voluntarily or involuntarily of one’s empath capacity. Empaths have the ability to scan another’s psyche for thoughts and feelings or for past, present, and future life occurrences. Many empaths are unaware […]
The Ethics of Empathy
THE EMPATH REPORTS 101 By Christel Broederlow Is it really that important to have self-determined ethics and morals in regards to one’s abilities? Yes, I feel deeply so. Those who do understand to a degree, but fail to have any ethics and/or morals in place, are hurtful to themselves and/or others. When anyone uses an […]
Can Empathy be Controlled
THE EMPATH REPORTS 101 By Christel Broederlow To a degree, empathic interactions can be controlled. That degree depends upon one’s willingness to learn what empathy is continuously teaching us firsthand. Being aware of empathy is a great start. Detaching yourself when necessary is the next thing. When you find yourself in a “heated” or stressful […]
Can Empathy be Overwhelming
THE EMPATH REPORTS 101 By Christel Broederlow “My empathy is so overwhelming.” This has to be one of the most frequently expressed sentences I hear from empaths. It is generally followed by, “How can I control my empathy?” Yes, it most certainly feels overwhelming! If one is not aware of how to control it and/or […]
Examples of Empathy
THE EMPATH REPORTS 101 By Christel Broederlow (Please NOTE: Not all fit the descriptions below as each person has unique strengths and weaknesses in certain areas, just as all people. Some of the examples given below may apply, while others may not. This is a guide only). The following are only a few of the […]