The ability to empathise is possibly the most important of all human qualities.
It motivates us toward acts of compassion that can be life-changing, and even life-saving, to those on the receiving end. It becomes a precious gift to those around us when we can be where they are and offer them space to be deeply heard, seen, felt, and received.
Having someone else’s pain, fears, anger, and judgement fully inhabit you, however, can be a massive unwanted burden.
Click here to read my article published on Elephant Journal on how can recognise that you are holding onto energy that doesn’t belong to you,