{"id":4325,"date":"2020-08-25T09:55:11","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T09:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gator4138.temp.domains\/~seocloud\/website_bd55b9c6\/?p=4325"},"modified":"2023-12-12T05:03:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T05:03:11","slug":"are-empaths-rare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/are-empaths-rare\/","title":{"rendered":"Are TRUE Empaths Rare? Or Can Anyone Become One?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empaths are highly sensitive individuals with abilities that mimic that of a superpower. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There are different types of empaths and different levels of the sensitivity they experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In a world filled with materialistic temptations, being an empath can feel quite lonely at times. So much so, that it makes one question&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"s1\">Is it rare to be an empath?&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p4 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Determining the rarity of empaths in the world is difficult because it isn&rsquo;t an exact science. However, some people believe everyone is born an empath, but their abilities become suppressed over years of conditioning by society. Others believe empaths are born with a special gift for sensitivity that others cannot possess.&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It might not be unanimously agreed upon, but many believe that everyone can become an empath with enough inner working and conscious practice. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is a common thought among those that are empaths themselves as well because empaths are always trying to further serve humanity with their gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empaths are known to try and teach those closest to them, their ways, including being receptive to sensitivity.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/are-empaths-rare\/#How_Rare_Is_It_to_Be_An_Empath\" title=\"How Rare Is It to Be An Empath?\">How Rare Is It to Be An Empath?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/are-empaths-rare\/#What_is_Synesthesia\" title=\"What is Synesthesia:\">What is Synesthesia:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/are-empaths-rare\/#The_Heyoka_Empath\" title=\"The Heyoka Empath:\">The Heyoka Empath:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/are-empaths-rare\/#Different_Ways_People_Become_Empaths\" title=\"Different Ways People Become Empaths\">Different Ways People Become Empaths<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/are-empaths-rare\/#How_To_Know_You_Are_An_Empath\" title=\"How To Know You Are An Empath\">How To Know You Are An Empath<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p5 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Rare_Is_It_to_Be_An_Empath\"><\/span>How Rare Is It to Be An Empath?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-rare.jpg\" alt=\"how rare is it to be an empath\" class=\"wp-image-4384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-rare.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-rare-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20560%20315'%3E%3Crect%20width='560'%20height='315'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"how rare is it to be an empath\" class=\"wp-image-4384 eager-load\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-rare.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-rare.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-rare.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-rare-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Answering the question of how rare it is to be an empath is difficult for many reasons. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Namely, it depends on what your definition of being an empath is.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For instance, some people believe that simply taking on the emotions of others makes you an empath, while others believe it extends beyond that point.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They believe that true naturally born empaths can go as far as predicting your next moves and potentially read your mind based on the emotions they take in from you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Not to mention the body language and personality traits their intuition picks up from you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It could be said that both definitions are true, in their own way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Naturally born empaths show signs of it immediately after birth. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If your baby is born an empath, you might hear people say, &ldquo;Wow, he is so alert!&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Essentially, newborn empaths are extremely responsive to sensory things like:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-c7a9e4\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Smells<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Touch<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sound<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Light<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Movement<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Temperature change<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Even naturally born <\/span><a data-lasso-id=\"1085\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/empath-abilities\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">empaths could have their abilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> suppressed based on their upbringing. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If their parents aren&rsquo;t aware of the signs of this natural ability or they simply don&rsquo;t believe in it, the baby&rsquo;s abilities will undoubtedly be suppressed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That said, as the baby grows, he or she usually becomes more self-aware and can dig to find these suppressed abilities in adulthood.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Those that do have a better chance of living a more fulfilled adult life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If this is the case, the self-discovery usually starts because the person is suffering from anxiety, depression, or some other form of mental or personality disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is extremely common for undiagnosed empaths to suffer from things of this nature until they step into their power and live their lives consciously.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the world of science, empaths are most closely related to what is known as Synesthesia.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" has-background eplus-wrapper\" style=\"background-color:#fff6e2\"><strong>Related post<\/strong>: Discover the <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/traits-of-an-empath\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2147\">personality traits of an empath<\/a> and how they influence their approach to life and relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p4 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Synesthesia\"><\/span>What is Synesthesia:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-Synesthesia.jpg\" alt=\"image showing empath Synesthesia\" class=\"wp-image-4379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-Synesthesia.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-Synesthesia-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-Synesthesia.jpg.webp\" alt=\"image showing empath Synesthesia\" class=\"wp-image-4379 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-Synesthesia.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-Synesthesia-300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-Synesthesia.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><a data-lasso-id=\"1086\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/monitor\/mar01\/synesthesia#:~:text=Research%2520suggests%2520that%2520about%2520one,and%2520the%2520physicist%2520Richard%2520Feynman.\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Synesthesia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&nbsp;is a form of high sensitivity to sensory items. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is a neurological trait that allows for crossover between two senses. The trigger of one sense causes a reaction to another.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A person exclaims that they can see sound or hear color.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Another example of this is when a person watches someone get punched, and they feel it as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The same can be said for someone else&rsquo;s emotions as well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The only way science has been able to measure the number of empaths in the world is directly related to the number of people that are diagnosed with Synesthesia, which is just under 2 percent of people.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In the spiritual world, the term empath includes Synesthesia in this all-encompassing sensitivity gift. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, there are also different types of empaths. The different types include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul1 eplus-wrapper wp-block-list eplus-styles-uid-d0b051\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/intuitive-empath\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25760\" data-lasso-id=\"13669\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Intuitive Empath<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Emotional Empath<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Physical Empath<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Dream Empath<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/animal-empath\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25779\" data-lasso-id=\"13670\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Animal Empath<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Plant Empath<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a data-lasso-id=\"8564\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/earth-empath\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Earth Empath<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whether you cognitively rationalize the feelings, you pick up from someone else, or you rely more heavily on the emotions themselves, all empaths have their unique traits that come easier than other things.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p4 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Heyoka_Empath\"><\/span>The Heyoka Empath:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Perhaps the rarest type of empath is an emotional type called Heyoka. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Heyoka empath is a Native American term for what translates to &ldquo;the most powerful empath.&rdquo; <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They are the emotional mirror of the empaths. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Heyoka empath has the ability to see a weakness or darkness lying within you and can reflect what you need to work on out at you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Meeting a Heyoka empath in person is intoxicating. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They have an energy that consumes you entirely. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many recall their meetings either exuberantly in love or boiling with anger. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This is because the Heyoka empath is speaking to you in a spiritual sense. They are literally showing you what needs to happen in order for you to progress in your life&rsquo;s journey.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes the person isn&rsquo;t even aware they are doing it until it is all said and done. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It&rsquo;s an ability that is oftentimes difficult to suppress.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Many people read it as erratic emotions when, in reality, it is a powerful empath that is sending you a deeper message if you are so willing to pay attention.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">All that said, it is strongly believed by the empaths of the world, that everyone has an innate ability to pull out their inner empath.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">After a fair amount of self-discovery and introspection, anyone can harness this innate sensitivity within us all. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Natural born empaths that are encouraged to explore their abilities from birth might have an easier time harnessing their abilities in adulthood, obvious, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean it isn&rsquo;t possible for someone to develop this ability later in life.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">If you want to know more, check out this article on the <a data-lasso-id=\"1087\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/heyoka-empath\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Heyoka Empath<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p5 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Ways_People_Become_Empaths\"><\/span>Different Ways People Become Empaths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Born-Empath-.jpg\" alt=\"Image of baby being born as an empath\" class=\"wp-image-4381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Born-Empath-.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Born-Empath--300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Born-Empath-.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Image of baby being born as an empath\" class=\"wp-image-4381 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Born-Empath-.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Born-Empath--300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Born-Empath-.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">As mentioned above, babies can be born into the world as empaths.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Whether they come from parents that are empaths or they are simply born with the temperament of an empath.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Genetics and temperament are two ways people become empaths, but there are two others as well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The two other ways someone becomes an empath are either through extremely supportive parents, or the other end of the spectrum, through trauma.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Each of these two ways derives from the two extremes in parenting. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You either were supported in a way that allowed you to freely express your empathic nature, or you experienced a severe lack of support and potential horrors that brought out the natural sensitivity within you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The latter tends to show up a little later in life because the person first has to go through the trauma. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Not only that, but there is a certain healing process that takes place as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You might start to realize you are an empath, but it is nearly impossible to master your abilities until you have completely ironed out all your internal baggage, including the trauma that suppressed your talents for so many years.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You might be thinking, &ldquo;Can you only become an empath by experiencing some type of trauma beforehand?&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The answer is no.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Even if you didn&rsquo;t have supportive parents that understood the signs of an empath and nourished your skills from the very beginning, you can experience this same type of love and nurturing later in life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It doesn&rsquo;t matter where it originates; all that matters is that you experience it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The experience puts your head into a different space, one filled with sensitivity to the happiest of emotions and utter bliss. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This headspace helps your transition into your empath abilities rather smoothly.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Those that suffer from trauma don&rsquo;t have it as easy, unfortunately. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Most of the time, the term &ldquo;empath&rdquo; doesn&rsquo;t enter their world until they have made it through the darkest part of their trauma and have begun the healing process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">That is the only way that someone in this type of situation would except the idea of being an empath as a way to continue <a href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/signs-you-are-healing-from-trauma\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"36263\" data-lasso-id=\"23044\">healing from their trauma<\/a> and heal others with their emotional and intuitive strengths.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is hard to say which empath is stronger or more powerful between those born into their power vs. those that develop it later on during the aftermath of a traumatic event. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">They both have their strengths and weaknesses, which makes them a perfect fit for one another. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When these two specific types of empaths connect, they are typically seen as a power-couple, or they are the friends that are telepathic or attached at the hip, so to speak.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"p5 wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Know_You_Are_An_Empath\"><\/span>How To Know You Are An Empath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\" wp-block-image eplus-wrapper\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-friends-.jpg\" alt=\"woman talking wondering if they are empaths\" class=\"wp-image-4382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-friends-.jpg 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-friends--300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-friends-.jpg.webp\" alt=\"woman talking wondering if they are empaths\" class=\"wp-image-4382 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-friends-.jpg.webp 560w, https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-friends--300x169.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Empath-friends-.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The <\/span><a data-lasso-id=\"1088\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/life-as-an-empath\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">life of an empath<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> can be a lonely one at times, so it is recommended you stay close with those that support you and help restore your energy rather than always taking it away. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empaths do better when they are friends with other empaths. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Usually, learning about what an empath is seems to be quite exhilarating for those that are empaths but never knew it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It&rsquo;s as if they finally discover themselves, and you can visibly see a weight lifted off their being.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">There are common signs that are good indicators of someone being an empath, and for more information check out this article that reveal all the <\/span><a data-lasso-id=\"1089\" href=\"https:\/\/subconsciousservant.com\/traits-of-an-empath\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Traits of a TRUE Empath<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you find yourself low on energy after being around a large group or you find yourself feeling differently after being around a large group, this is a good indicator that you are an empath.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It is especially true if you also easily become anxious or overwhelmed when people touch or hug you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Empaths usually have great intuition and listening skills as well and find it nearly impossible not to care about other people, plants, and animals.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Another great indicator that you are an undiagnosed empath is you find that those closest to you come to you for advice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Not only that, but strangers feel comfortable confiding in you as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You have a natural knack for listening and reading through to the core of someone&rsquo;s problem, which makes for great advice to someone that is having trouble seeing clearly.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Learning about empaths might not be considered an exact science just yet, but there is no question that empaths are very real.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">It makes for determining their rarity slightly impossible. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">However, we do know that in the materialistic world of today, there aren&rsquo;t many people that can relate to the common signs that indicate you are an empath.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p3 eplus-wrapper\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In other words, being an empath in today&rsquo;s world is definitely seen as a rare thing, but many that already know they are empaths can see clearly that the world can and will be changed the moment people realize that 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