And if you are empathic tell me in your own words what it is like to you when you meet either online, or in person someone else who is empathic.  I have my own feelings on it but I would like to know how others feel.  Please NO Scripture, and No god talk, This is a serious Spritual question..
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I used to be but am not anymore. Due to some life traumas. But when I was i never really felt anything on-line just when I met people person to person. Usually a crowding of feelings that weren't mine. Worries that weren't mine. Like I would worry about my grandfather but then i would realize it is the person next to me because both MY grandfathers are dead. Little things like that. One time I was in a testing facility for HS and I felt so bad that I had to get out of the building. It was suffocating with around 200 kids all worried about tests they were taking.\nMost people write all this off as claustrophobia due to crowds but I know different. Doesn't matter to me though cause I don't need their approval or acceptance. Oh and you WILL get religious or God talk on here. Sorry there is no stopping them.\nOh and I have never met another empathic because I grew up in a small southern town so I just kept my thoughts to myself.
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I am sorry to not be able to offer better company. If it is of any relief, I did meet one guy a long time ago who was a true atheist. His belief was that mankind would be better off the sooner they realized that a higher power was neither existant nor necessary. I was intrigued to find someone of such a like and opinion. Although I do not agree, I did respect his thoughts and beliefs. Unfortunately, the rest of the class overheard and went off on him. I had to apologize for it was not my intention when I first asked. So, no, you're not alone.
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I've had a couple times where I really felt God with me.  The one I recall most: I was thinking of His actions that confuse and/or disturb me.  I started crying hard.  So I prayed, and told God what I was thinking.  Next thing I know, my tears dry up, my breathing slows down, and my whole body relaxes.  I have no doubt God was comforting me!
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You took the words right out of my mouth. I am about to split myself. Like you I feel blessed to encourage others but it's like you get slapped in the face for it. It stings after a while.  I hate to get rattled up but you can't help it. So you need and iron backbone to stay focused on God in this forum. Stay on it if it's God's will since you have a link here to help others. It's better to leave the 99 and go after the one. Wait, there may be one Saul that you may lead to a Paul for God's glory through your blessed link.
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I have been reading for 19 years now. I personally don't do it professionally, although I have done some paid readings. I find the Tarot to be a great tool. There are many ups and downs...ups getting to assist folks with issues they have, empathic connection to others around you and the energy shared in the process. A spiritual "high" always comes to me after a praticularry good reading. The ups list goes on.....as far as downs, you have to deal with the likes of some who have posted here...the religious zealots that will denounce you for being evil.satanic, yada yada.... this is actually important from a business standpoint.....choose your location wisely.....   \nThe same "high" can also be a crashing low when the reading is a negative one. I once did a reading for a woman who I later found out was otherkin..and that messed me up as I was not prepared for the onsluaght of energy and repressed emotion that flowed through the cards to me....(strange, that one...I can usually spot them a mile away)\nBEing witness to others repressed emotion can be rather painful....If you have been doing reading for your friends, you are likely to understand, but with strangers, it is a whole new ballgame...with your friends, you know alot about them anyway..and are at least familiar with their base personality. The Tarot can penetrate the threshold to the inner psych of people and unleash things better left buried.....hence why I tend to NOT read for strangers anymore...few bad experiences.\n\nIf you choose to continue...good luck....
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I see this poem as a heart felt poem with a lot of deep sorrow, If this is your life experience I am very sorry that this has happened to you.\nLoosing a child can be very painful, which I'm sure it would be for you if this is what happened, for you but I would also like to say to you that the true and Almighty God is aware of and feeling your pain in compassion and that is also the reason for his promise, many people who have gone or are going through a similar experience, and asking why?This promise I just spoke of is found in Revelation Ch21:verse4)and it is a very heartwarming one where God promises to wipe away every tear from mankind's eyes, and that he will actually swallow up death, mourning and sorrow,and pain will be no more.The dead will be resurrected to life again becoming conscious again, is this not a wonder full promise from a very loving God, who cares very deeply for us, and our pains even past experiences will have gone from our minds, and the ones that caused those pains will be punished, so any who have perpetrated pain to others, will be dealt with justly
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I'm empathic as well.  There maybe be people out there who say you need to have a 'test' or to be 'taught' but really, if you are you are.  Its more than just knowing someone is sad or happy, its about actually being touched by the emotions yourself.  To feel the same emotion welling inside you without them telling you what they are thinking or feeling.  You don't need a test for this.  You feel what you feel. \n\nYou don't need to be taught to do this, but if it is overwhelming for you then it might be a good idea to find someone else who is empathic to talk to about it.  They might be able to give you tips on not being overwhelmed but there is no school or 'training' required.  \n\nEnjoy your gift.
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I am married to a man that I met online.  I thought that I loved him while we were only communicating online.  But once we actually met in person and starting dating things were very different...in a good way.  And I then when I ACTUALLY fell in love with him, I realized that what I felt for him before wasn't love at all...but more of an infatuation.  \n\nI think it's very easy to get feelings for another person via the internet.  But I do honestly believe it is VERY different in person.\nI don't think you can love someone until you know them completely, and you just can't do "at first sight" or over the internet.
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Hearing things like that just make me feel all warm inside.\nDo you believe in fate?\nIf fate has destined us to meet , we one day will.\nPatience is a virtue.\n\nI think this conversation should continue privately.
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I saw my first spirit when I was 14. It was the summer of 1987.(showing my age)My cousin's best friend was killed in a bicycle accident. About 2 months after his death, he made his appearance at my cousin's house outside his bedroom. Since then I seen the spirit of my grandfather (who died a year before my birth) on the 25th anniversary of his death. I believe in psychic abilities...somehow I can receive people's thoughts, but, unable to do it at my own whim. I am able to "know" information about someone that just pops into my head. Again it is random. Try this short activity, when the phone rings *minus caller id* predict who will be on the receiving end. Think of someone that you haven't been in contact in a long time, see if you bump into them or hear from them.
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I feel like someone has to represent a pagan/neo-pagan/wiccan voice, since we're so left out of the ususal discourse.  There are a lot of weird myths about witchcraft on yahoo answers that I try to answer, I like to think I'm educating people about something they may know nothing about.  Some people are looking for a path, and I would like them to know that Neo-paganism is real and open to them, even if they don't choose it.\n\nAlso, I feel really good about where I am spiritually, so I like to take advantage of that and pass a little on to others.  \n\nI also, on occasion, like to play poke the fundie.  I know it's kinda rude, but damn, there are some crazy people here, and sometimes it is fun to antagonize them and sit back and laugh.
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I do experience true joy and peace...every day of my life. \n\nIt is your judgement that I live a lifestyle of immorality and darkness. It is my judgement that you live a life full of fear and ignorance. Who can say who is truly right? No one. That is a question that we can only answer for ourselves. \n\nI experience true joy and peace because I allow myself to simply be. I am a lesbian, a sister, a daughter, a student, a friend, a partner...I am many things and I allow myself to experience them to the fullest. I do not find myself full of immorality and darkness because I experience real and meaningful love...and isn't love the opposite of darkness?\n\nI appreciate the fact that you asked your question in this fashion. You were not derogatory or hateful. Thank you for that. I only wish you could accept this...that your god, my god (or my version, I guess...we all have  different version) would not creat something that wasn't good, wasn't needful for this world. Think about that for a minute. \n\nBlessed be
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I am glad now after reading your question that i do not have my email available for messages like this.  Who would open their email address to receive horrible emails from people who dont agree with our opinions?  \n\nPhew!  I feel relieved!\n\nAlso i am so glad i have become a christian and am learning how we are meant to love one another, not judge or criticise, forgive, etc.\n\nAlso how do you know that we are all posers?  Some of us are real christians too!  We really want this world to be a better place and i know i personally care heaps about people - people i dont even know on this yahoo answers site.  So try not to be angry and bitter at us when we are only doing what we think is right and trying to help others.\n\nAnd remember - we can all have our opinions.  We dont have to agree.  It is interesting and sometimes informative to listen to others opinions.  I have learnt heaps from it.\n\nGod bless
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By Spritual Vibes are you meaning, feeling one others 'energy?'  If so, then yes, all of us do.  Whether we are aware of these 'vibes' or not depends on how 'sensitive' you are. The more sensitive, the more you can pick up on 'vibes'.\n\nNow...for me, as a Clairvoyant, I pick up on Spiritual Energies.  Yes they come to me and try to communicate to me.  If I am in the right 'space' I can pick up on what the messages are.  This is very very differenct from intuiting a living persons vibe which I prefer to call 'energy', as this IS what we are all made up of yes.  A spiritual energy is not as dense as a living persons spiritual energy.  It is much more 'lighter' body.\n\nSpiritual vibes can be felt in historic areas, such as Stone Henge, or an old Castle.  Even old battlefields hold 'vibes'.  Most sensitive people will pick up on 'vibes' never ever really knowing who or where they are coming from.\n\nBlessings be yours in light and peace,\nHarriett Potty
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Truefire: I've looked at five of your answers. The questions you chose to answer were difficult to find patterns to. It was as though you were scrolling through questions rather than searching for specific questions. I thought your answers were good with the exception that they lacked any substantial content. Because of this, it was difficult to say much else about them.\nThe one thing I was able to see is that you do love God. This much about you is very apparent. When you realize this, there is little else that is as important. You would do well to find contentment in this and not look for acceptance that is forced. The Creator accepts you. What else is there?
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People will do and say anything to provoke others and it is best to express forgiveness and I hope you can forgive that person but as for me I do have a difficult time forgiving others for their trespasses against me especially when there are things in my past that has left me emotionally scarred to where I express distrust and resentment towards others mixed with a short temper and I do admit that this does hinder my personal relationship with the lord and I would ask that you would remember me in your prayers since it is likely that I'm about to get kicked off of this forum of which I don't care if I do get the boot.\nThey can kick the lord out of this forum but they can't kick the lord out of me.
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And this is bad how?\n\nIt is quite possible to empathise with people without having to go through their traumas, why wish more suffering in this world?