Have you ever walked into a room and felt out of place, or sat next to someone and, after leaving their side, realized you had a headache or didn’t feel physically well? Has anyone ever told you that you are too sensitive?
If so, it could mean that you are part of approximately 20% of the world’s population, which has a sensitive nervous system. You are what is known as an extrasensensitive or empath. This means you are attuned to the subtleties of your surroundings, easily connect with the emotions of others, and can sense what they are feeling. This can be a great advantage in many situations. It also means you may feel more easily overwhelmed in a highly stimulating environment for too long, bombarded by images, sounds, or strong emotions, eventually leaving you feeling drained. Being sensitive has both its advantages and disadvantages.
In today’s society, which is based on egocentrism and reason, having this trait is not considered ideal. Well-meaning parents and teachers have probably tried to help you "overcome" this sensitivity as if it were a flaw.
What does it mean to be an extrasensitive person?
Extrasensitives are individuals who experience the emotions and energy of those around them on a deep level, sometimes even more intensely than they feel their own emotions. Being extrasensitive or empathic doesn’t just mean understanding what others are feeling—that is regular empathy. In the case of an extrasensitive person, the boundary between their own emotions and those of others becomes unclear, which can lead to confusion, exhaustion, and even suffering, as long as they don’t know how to distinguish between their own emotions and those of others.
Why does this happen?
Science is beginning to reveal fascinating answers. Quantum physics, the branch of physics that describes the behavior of subatomic particles, shows that at a fundamental level, everything is energy. This confirms what Eastern traditions have known for centuries: humans are energetic beings, not just physical matter. Matter is made up of particles that have a dual nature: particle (the particles interact) and wave (the particles move).
In human interaction, our bodies emit detectable electromagnetic fields, with the most well-known being that of the heart (electrocardiograms measure the heart’s electrical activity, and magnetocardiography measures the heart’s magnetic activity). The HeartMath Institute has demonstrated that the heart generates an electromagnetic field 100 times stronger than that of the brain, with the ability to influence other nearby fields and also be influenced by them. This discovery supports the hypothesis that our emotional connections and intentions are more than just subjective experiences; they may have a measurable energetic basis.
Dr. Richard Gerber, in his book Vibrational Medicine, describes the human being as a system of complex energy fields interacting with the physical body and the surrounding environment.
The Human Energy Field is a luminous field of energy that surrounds a person, extending beyond the physical body, and is in a continuous process of interaction with the energy field of the surrounding environment. It is a vital energy, a continuous whole recognized by a unique pattern; it is dynamic, creative, nonlinear, unpredictable, and flows in both low and high frequencies. A balanced Human Energy Field is characterized by flow, rhythm, symmetry, and a gentle vibration.
Why is it hard to accept these concepts?
Because these concepts are new and we haven’t studied them in school, it’s harder for us to accept them. However, drawing a parallel, our children are now learning that the human being has a full spectrum of emotions, in addition to the body and mind. This is a completely new idea compared to what past generations learned in school, although they did discover through the Personal Development movement that much of our behavior is rooted in unresolved emotions.
In recent decades, science has recognized the significance of emotions as an important component of the human being. Today, doctors don’t just look at the physical causes of illness, but also consider potential emotional causes that need to be addressed. This is a significant step forward compared to 40-50 years ago. Most likely, the children of our children will learn that the human being is also made of energy. They will learn how to interpret and manage their energies in relation to those of their surroundings.
What happens with the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun affects our mood and energy. Empaths often have stronger physical and emotional reactions to changes in the Earth’s and Sun’s electromagnetic fields. But they don’t know—or more accurately, they haven’t been taught—to differentiate between their own energy and the energy from the outside world.
How can an extrasensitive person be affected by the energy around them?
Amelia tells me, during one of our sessions, that she feels very agitated that week. She doesn’t feel like herself. She’s nervous and uneasy. Even at the office, things aren’t going well, as the sales team she works with won’t meet their targets, and her colleagues in sales are stressed and worried about this.
We begin to discuss the reasons behind her unease. She believes her manager is upset because she didn’t manage to finish a report on time, even though she was later told that the report was no longer needed. However, even though this seems to be the cause of her unease, when we go deeper into the discussion, it becomes clear that part of the discomfort she feels is due to the atmosphere at the office. Amelia is an empath, and she feels the energy of her colleagues who haven’t met their targets. She feels their fears and anxieties.
Once she realized that she is sensitive to the energy created by a particular context, Amelia took her power back. She now knows how to distinguish between her own energy and that of others. Before, when she didn’t know, she felt anxious and vulnerable. She thought that what she was feeling was solely her responsibility, that it was the consequence of something she had done wrong, placing an unnecessary burden on herself.
This is an example of how an extrasensitive or empath can be affected by the energy of others without realizing the external influence.
Every person has an energy field because we are also energy, not just matter. Just as an atom can behave as matter in one situation and as a wave in another, so too is the human being both matter and energy.
We all feel the energy of others, but some of us feel it more intensely, and a smaller group of people have learned to recognize it and manage it. What would it be like if we all knew how to recognize and manage it?
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How can you observe extrasensitivity in everyday life?
This extrasensitivity can be most clearly observed in children. When mothers are agitated, their child becomes agitated too, seemingly without reason. When mothers are calm, the child is calm. This is an excellent example of how children, who we all know are “sensitive” (because their central nervous systems are not fully developed), easily pick up on their mother’s energy, as well as the energy of those around them. This may be one of the reasons why past generations did not expose children to public spaces during the first months of life. Also, when children come home from kindergarten or school, they are often agitated. We may label their agitation as poor eduation, when, in fact, they simply don’t know how to release the energy of the emotions they’ve experienced throughout the day.
Energy can be dense when we’re angry, living in fear, feeling uneasy or agitated, or even excited. It can also be light when we’re happy, fulfilled, or calm. When we have that inner peace, which we often seek without even realizing that’s what we truly want.
When we accumulate frustrations throughout life, and don’t take care to release or address them, our energy becomes denser. This is also why we meet older people who are very critical of others—they have accumulated many emotions and frustrations over their lifetime that have not been released.
Our duty, each of us, is to learn to be light, to live life with joy, inner peace, and gratitude.
How can you tell if you are extrasensitive or empath?
First of all, if you found yourself in this article and had some “AHA” moments, the chances are very high that you might be this way.
Secondly, the most important thing is to educate yourself and gather as much information as you can about what it means to be extrasensitive. At the end of the article, you will find some book recommendations that you can read.
Thirdly, start paying attention and becoming aware of how you are influenced by the energy of those around you or by a particular context. In reality, we are all sensitive; it’s just that the degree and intensity with which we feel things differ from one person to another.
How can you manage your sensitivity if you are extrasensitive?
If you are extrasensitive, here are a few strategies that may help:
1. Know yourself.
Awareness and acceptance of your own sensitivity is the first step. Sensitivity is not a weakness, but a GIFT.
Society tends to categorize people into stereotypes. You’re a man: you’re supposed to behave in a certain way (for example, not crying in public). You’re a white man with blond hair and blue eyes, you're seen more favorably. You’re a woman: you're emotional, you're sensitive, which doesn’t look good in an egocentric society because you don’t have enough stamina to endure.
Once you accept who you are and, most importantly, are okay with who you are, you are on the right path.
2. Put your sensitivity to good use.
Nothing is random! The fact that you are an extrasensitive or empath is not a coincidence, nor is it an imperfection. Ask yourself how this trait helps you in your daily life and how you can use it to your advantage.
Look for the underlying reason. In the sessions I’ve had, I’ve noticed that the traits for which we’ve been criticized (you’re too sensitive, you’re too restless, you talk too much) are, in fact, our gifts—gifts that we haven’t yet learned to use properly in our favor. Every door has its key. What is your door?
3. Separate yourself from the context.
When you feel overwhelmed, ask yourself if the emotions you’re experiencing are yours, or if they come from the energy of those around you. Identifying the source helps you regain control. Learn to separate the context from who you are. The context doesn’t define you. When you don’t feel well, either physically or emotionally, check if it’s about you or the energy around you.
Also, take a look at the macro context. Jokingly or seriously, we might ask ourselves: Is Mercury in retrograde? The planets influence us, whether we accept it or not. 😊 This could be the reason why everyone around you seems agitated, seemingly without a real reason.
Once you realize that a context is not about you, as you might have thought (because you were absorbing the energy of others), you can not only manage the situation better but also handle the people around you with more ease.
4. Protect your energy.
You can strengthen your energy field through sports, time spent reconnecting with yourself, time in nature, meditation, conscious breathing, or any activities that bring you joy and calm. A peaceful mental state makes you less vulnerable to external influences.
The balance between the left, rational hemisphere and the right, creative hemisphere regulates our nervous system. This is why it is important to engage in creative activities, not just rational ones.
By maintaining good energy, we influence the contexts around us with a calm mind, avoiding fears and worries. Worries and fears weaken our energy field, making us vulnerable to the energies of others. This is the reason behind all the recommendations to have positive thoughts.
5. Be mindful of external influences.
Now that you know your energy can be influenced by people, places, or even natural phenomena, be aware of this and learn to navigate these situations with grace. Realistically speaking, we live in an ecosystem where we are sensitive to the influences of others, as well as planetary and lunar contexts, etc.
We cannot isolate ourselves in a glass bubble to avoid the context, which is why it's important to learn to be aware of it and live with it, being okay with ourselves and understanding how we are impacted. In this way, we will navigate smoothly.
Seek information and support
We all need our tribe, people who are like us, but also a guide—someone with knowledge in the realm of the senses—who can help us understand these extrasensory abilities and show us how to use them effectively. Knowing how to recognize and use your gifts in a proactive and constructive way gives you self-confidence and the ability to navigate the world you live in.
Having a supportive community and a mentor or guide can make all the difference. It allows you to harness your gifts instead of feeling overwhelmed or confused by them. With the right understanding and tools, you can turn what may seem like a vulnerability into a powerful strength, allowing you to live more harmoniously with both your inner world and the world around you.
Conclusion
As long as you know how to manage yourself and the context, through self-awareness, being extrasensory or empathic is an extraordinary advantage. Imagine how much it can help you in daily life:
You could help, as a manager, your colleagues realize their potential by knowing how to manage each person's fears and strengths.
You would better understand your family members and be able to help them manage their lives better as well.
You would understand your teenager through the changes they are going through and how you can guide them to overcome them.
If you're a doctor, you would better understand the emotions your patients are facing, knowing how to show more compassion and tolerance.
If you're a coach, being able to intuitively understand your clients' fears is an advantage beyond words, as you'll address them much more directly, beyond any technique you've learned.
It can also be an extraordinary advantage in business, as by sensing the other person's concerns, you can approach them with compassion and respect, guiding the situation toward a win-win, understanding how to meet both your needs and the other person's.
An extrasensory or empathic person must understand their abilities to use them in the most correct way, both for their own good and for the good of those involved. An empath is a trustworthy colleague and friend who gathers people around them, creating a collaborative environment.
So, if you are extrasensory, don't hide from this trait. Learn to accept it, understand it, and use it to navigate life with ease.
Ultimately, it is important to be aware of who you truly are.
Bibliography
Aron, Elaine N. The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Surivive and Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
Orloff, Judith. The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People
Richard Gerber. Medicina Vibrationala, 2001
Karuna Meda, The Heart’s “Little brain”
Rollin McCraty Ph.D., Science of the Heart, Volume 2 Exploring the Role of the Heart in Human Performance An Overview of Research Conducted by the HeartMath Institute
Does Consciousness Create Reality? Double Slit Experiment may show the Answer.
Would you like my help in understanding and using your gift?
I can help you understand the cause of your struggles, discover your hidden gifts, and maximize your potential. Are you curious how this works? Book a free 45 minutes session and find out. I am excited to meet you!
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