Being Empathic

There are many names for being ‘empathic’ or being an ‘empath’, but the most common name for this ability or skill is ‘clairsentient’  -  the ability to ‘sense clearly’.

Having ‘clairsentient’ or ‘empathic’ or ‘empath’ skills can be confusing and at times even confronting as you may feel overwhelmed by emotions that you KNOW are not your own.

When you possess an ability such as ‘clairsentience’ you may often possess others such as ‘clairvoyance’ (the ability to ‘see clearly’), ‘clairaudience’ (the ability to ‘hear clearly’), ‘claircogniance’ (‘clear thinking’, learning and knowing)  and others such as premonitionary skills, animal communication skills and/or you may have an extremely strong intuition and maybe even the ability to see, hear, connect and communicate with Spirit (eg ghosts, angels, spirit guides and passed over people on the ‘Other Side’)
Being empathic and other spiritual abilities are gifts to be cherished and used for the highest good of all.  It gives one the ability to ‘feel’ and understand life (and others) at a deeper level, as well as expand our own awareness and perceptions.

There are different kinds of empathic people, or empaths.  Some pick up on physical elements and feel physical aches, pains, symptoms and ailments.  Others feel other’s emotional pain and upheaval, as well as others’ joy and happiness.  An empath is able to feel the emotions or physical state of another person as if it was their own.

Empaths feel the need to help others just as strongly as the need to breathe and stay alive.  Many can sense atmospheric changes and disturbances, others can ‘feel’ animals, and yet others can feel electromagnet waves and energies.

Empaths (and highly sensitive people) must shield themselves from negative vibrations from others and the environment around them (eg shopping centres and crowds).

Empaths must also ground themselves in order to re-balance themselves.  This can be easily done by being in contact with nature, by utilizing crystals, and with the use of salt lamps and essential oils.

Being empathic also requires the ability to balance energies.The Chakras must remain clear, clean and free-flowing in order to function at their optimum.This can be done during meditation and spiritual healing as well as via other techniques.

Being empathic makes you a kind of beacon for those who are unable (or unwilling) to create their own energy, and instead, steal it from others. Empaths are most susceptible to this form of ‘attack’ as they are highly sensitive, spiritual beings. Some people are unaware that they drain the energy of others, whilst others are very aware and do it with purpose and for their own gain. People who drain others’ energies are those who constantly live with ongoing distressing moments and events and those who use fear, manipulation and a need for sympathy in order to attract attention and energy. They are generally very needy people with ongoing dramas who always lay the blame at someone else’s feet. They are the ‘drama queens’ of the world who always ‘need’ your help.

It is up to each individual empath to cut off communication with that person (or people) and restrict their personal energy, and seek protection.  Ask your angels or Higher Self (or Source) to cut the connection with that person (or people) and ask for healing, balance and strength. Learn to recognise the signs early and steer clear of them!

Part of our jobs as empaths (or being empathic) is to raise the energy and vibrational rate of our surrounding and others. This can be achieved through prayer, sending out healing, love and light, and by helping others and our planet.

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Joanne Walmsley
Sacred Scribes

Affirmations, Visualizations & Manifesting

Affirmative words help us to focus upon the positives, and helps us escape a fearful mindset. Affirmative words heal our thoughts, and brings a positive reality into our lives. What you believe and expect is what you experience.


Visualization, like affirmations, is based upon the Law of Cause and Effect (Karma) … whatever you see and believe eventually become a physical reality. Holding onto your faith and trust forms a mould for your outer reality.


However, if your faith wavers or your desires, goals and/or dreams constantly flit from one image to another, your outer reality will reflect this fear and confusion.


Visualizations can instantly come into our reality if our minds accept this as a possibility. However, when we feel undeserving or afraid, we try to force our dream into reality. 

Our visualizations become pressure-filled and tense, and this tension can block the goal coming to fruition. When you visualize and believe in your goal completely it is able to come about. Our demeaning judgements and limiting beliefs of ‘I couldn’t possibly achieve that’ or ‘I’m not good enough to achieve this’ puts tension on our visualization, which in turn stops us from manifesting our inner-visions and desires.


False feelings and thoughts and beliefs of ‘I lack ….. time, money, connections, education, intelligence … ‘ or whatever keeps people from even trying to achieve their goals and life purpose, and puts a halt to any positive visualizations coming into reality.


Metaphysically, we are able to create whatever we may desire. What we focus and concentrate on always manifests into the physical plane. This is the Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect.


Manifestation requires faith. As humans we usually have more faith in that our fears will turn into reality, rather than faith in our dreams and aspirations becoming a reality.


Visualization is based upon the Law of Cause and Effect. Whatever you see and believe forms a mould for your outer reality.


If you hold onto your faith, dreams and trust then anything you see will eventually become a physical reality in your life. If your faith and trust waver, and/or your dreams and goals constantly flit from one image to another, then your reality will reflect this fear and confusion.


Everything in the material, physical world is a reflection of our thoughts and beliefs.


Visualizations can instantly come into our reality if our minds accept this as a possibility. However, when we feel undeserving or afraid we try to force our dreams into reality. Our visualizations become pressure-filled and tense, and this tension can block the goal coming to fruition. When you visualize and believe in your goal completely it is able to come about. Our demeaning judgements and limiting beliefs of ‘I couldn’t possibly achieve that’, or ‘I’m not good enough to be able to accomplish that’, puts tension on our visualizations, which in turn blocks us from manifesting our inner-visions.


False feelings, thoughts and beliefs of ‘I lack … time, money, connections, intelligence, luck, education’…. whatever keeps people from even trying to achieve their goals and life purpose, and puts a halt to any positive visualizations coming to reality.


Metaphysically we are able to create whatever we may desire. What we focus and concentrate on always manifests into the physical plane. This is the Spiritual Law of Cause and Effect.


We are able to effortlessly manifest our needs using faith, visualization and affirmations.


Using Affirmations to Bring About Positive Change


One of the most important keys for eliminating insecurities and establishing a habit of self-love is the use of ‘affirmations’.


Affirmations:
* expressing in words what we honestly want, and who we honestly want to be; then repeating those words or phrases over and over until the subconscious mind accepts them as fact, so that our behaviour will follow accordingly.


* Through affirmations we can think ourselves healthier, stronger, more positive, more handsome, prettier, kinder, more patient, more confident, more courageous - whatever will help us love ourselves more.


* There is a logical, but often overlooked reason why affirmations work:  they are direct communication with the ‘soul mind’, and the soul mind, with its eternal knowledge and wisdom, always recognizes and resonates with the truth.


* An effective way to reinforce your affirmations, and your deepest wishes, is to write them down in the form of ‘Letters to the Universe’. Your letters can be addressed to God, the Universe, your Spirit Guides or Angels – whomever you feel most intimately connected to your own Divine power. Include plenty of affirmations in your letters. Within your letters write down, very specifically, everything you really want, including your physical, emotional and spiritual wishes - the most rewarding life is a balance of all three.


Adapting a positive perspective changes negative thought-forms to positive ones. Using positive affirmations is a way to achieve a positive attitude and frame of mind. Another way is through verbal declarations.


Our voices and the words we use send a vibration and energy out to the Universe. Using positive words and declarations sends out positive energies.


Affirming and declaring in a positive manner also helps to break the habit of negative thought-forms, patterns and belief-sets.


Declare your affirmations with determination and state your intentions loud and clear and with true meaning. Put your heart and soul into it.

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Joanne Walmsley
Sacred Scribes

                 

PSYCHIC ABILITIES

Everyone is inherently psychic - and this is most evident in small children who talk about seeing ‘invisible’ friends and angels, and who know and speak of things they couldn’t possibly know … for example, when loved ones have been in an accident etc.


In families and societies where psychic visions are discouraged, children shut down or off their spiritual sight.


Psychics generally have one or two channels in which they are naturally gifted.


* Receiving psychic impressions as pictures is ‘clairvoyance’ or ‘clear-seeing’.


* ‘Clairsentience’ or ‘clear-feeling’ is when psychic messages come in the form of hunches, emotions, smells or physical sensations.


* Psychic impressions such as sounds, noises and voices is known as ‘clairaudience’ or ‘clear-hearing’.


* Receiving psychic information as complete ideas is known as ‘claircognizance’ or ‘clear-thinking’.


The more you accept psychic abilities as a natural part of life, the more frequently they occur.


Some ways to amplify your psychic abilities include keeping a diary of each day’s ‘coincidences’. The best way is to TRUST your psychic impressions without question. This will increase your knowing that you are guided by your higher-self and your spirit guides and angels.


There are two main ways to access psychic information. One is by simply asking a question, and another is by deciding to allow the information to flow spontaneously into your awareness.


We are all able to get answers and information simply by asking. Your experience follows your intentions, We simply need to ask for guidance and then follow it.


Before asking a question, allow your mind to become as blank and relaxed as possible. Ask your question when you feel ready. You will receive your answer in your mind or body as a picture, a feeling, a knowingness and often via audible words.


The most reliable advice we can ever receive comes from our own intuition and ‘gut feelings’.


There are big differences between the true inner-guide - your intuition and the voice of your ‘ego’. Intuitive, inner-guide instructions are positive and loving, whereas ego’s advice is based in fear.


If you don’t heed your inner-voice then it will patiently repeat the advice over and over until you are ready to hear it.


A most excellent way to activate your psychic abilities is to PRACTICE with faith and trust.


Also see:  Being Empathic


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Joanne Walmsley
Sacred Scribes