5 Things You’ll Notice When You’re In The Presence Of An Empath

You're standing in line at the grocery store and the person behind you suddenly begins pouring their heart out to you.

You feel an immediate connection with them because, well, because they are human, and you can't help but experience their experience right along with them.

Have you ever wondered why a certain friend seems to feel more than others? It could be that he or she is an empath.

An empath hones a magnetism that instantly draws people toward them. It's not that they are sympathetic--it's more.

An empath has the ability to not only feel another's pain, but absorb it, too.

Here are 5 signs you are in the company of an Empath:

They are often described as "too sensitive" or even mushy.

This seems to imply that feeling is a bad thing, but being sensitive is an indication that you are still connected to the heart of the human experience.

In a world growing continuously more desensitized, we are need of sensitivity. So, if someone tells you this, take it as a compliment. Being sensitive is a gift.

They really, really hate being lied to.

One of the key traits of an empath is being able to sniff out a lie.

Because empaths hone such deep understanding toward human nature, they see lying as absolutely unnecessary. Lying will strike an empath right in the heart.

They feel directly impacted by negative images.

Empaths are mostly unable to read or view negative images and forget about them. They soon want to avoid the news or stories of heartbreak at all costs.

Crowds overwhelm them.

One of the unusual traits of an empath is their amphibious nature—they are both introverts and extroverts.

However, while they absorb energy from a crowd, their sensitivity toward the ebb of flow of emotions will leave them exhausted after being around so many people.

They find peace and happiness in helping others.

Your true sense of happiness occurs when you feel that you are being in some way a service for another human.

When someone needs someone, an empath is the person who will drop what he or she is doing and rush to help. When push comes to shove, an empath will be there.

If you find that you know an empath, consider yourself lucky!

Likewise, the next time someone tells you that you are too sensitive or the lights flicker when you enter a room, you can be comforted in knowing that you hone an incredible understanding of the human heart and the human condition.

Embrace this beautiful gift.