EMOTIONAL SNEEZE

Okay, so imagine you're minding your own business, out in the world. Perhaps at line in a local coffee shop, buying up some sunrise caffeine in a cup. Or maybe, you're at work, sitting quietly at your desk. Either way, with your eyes closed, imagine the calm. You're just....chillin. Okay, wait, open your eyes, there's more to read. LOL

Where am I going with this? Well, there you are, in your own space, when BAM!!! Someone walks up and sneezes all over you. I mean alllll over you! A giant sneeze. (((gasp)))) Ewwww. Grossed out? Horrified? Do you feel violated? Now, replace the "sneeze" with "complaining." This is what it feels like to be an empath on the day to day.

It's social edict to greet a friend, stranger, co-worker, etc, with a smile, a quick hello, or often a "how ya doing today?" And most of the time, people can't wait tell you. In my experience, it's rarely positive and I can't help but almost always regret that verbal open door. Within minutes, I am being flooded with someone's problems, aliments, gripes, friendship wars, and financial concerns. Like, emotional boogers being blown all over my aura! I write this blog after a morning conversation with a fellow empath who describes her daily interactions in a similar manner.

Now, let us not confuse this word vomit outpouring of "poor me" with an actual request for advice. It is an honor to have one soul reach out to another soul seeking advice, guidance, and companionship. I TRULY cherish the moments that fellow ladies trust me with their deepest parts of them and invite me into their personal space, seeking healthy direction. I am grateful for every exchange. With that being said, there is a line between leaning on a friend, and simply complaining to hear yourself talk. When did complaints become common conversation? Imagine turning to a stranger in line at the post office and saying, "hey, how are you doing?" And instead of a response that includes all about their bad knee, you received an, "awesome! So grateful the sun is out today!" :)

Every word we speak sends out a vibration that travels around the planet, pinging off one another. I write this to politely remind others to be conscious of our every exchange. What vibe do you speak?