By Erin Pavlina
Question: As an empath, I often take on the suffering of others. How can I purge myself of the negative energy that is sticking to me? – Lea
Answer: See last week’s answer about empathy and negative energy. However, I’ll take this opportunity to tell you and all the other empath’s out there that you do not have to take on other people’s negative energy. It’s not part of your job requirements.
If you can’t stay away from negatively charged people, then learn to keep yourself shielded from their negativity. This is the difference between sympathy and empathy. You can be sympathetic without having to feel their pain and suffering. You can care without being crippled. Practice this until you can maintain some energetic distance... More...
