It would be so easy to write about universal love on this special day but I chose to write about a difficult and challenging topic that each and every one of us come face to face with at some point in our lives. As an empath, I am especially sensitive to this subject.
Ever notice that no matter how we welcome, meet and greet a newcomer to a club, church, work or recreational outlet that you are aware of a dislike towards you. You are acutely aware that you have done nothing to attract this reaction other than to welcome them, make them feel at home, offer assistance if needed and share brief common dialogue? While I am not one to deliberate on such issues, the issue continues to rear it’s ugly head each time person arrives on common ground. The same feeling of dread and dodging the same path brings an ill feeling to your stomach and you find you will stop at nothing to avoid said person until their retreat.
It was not until one of my clairvoyant sisters noticed this one day. She took me aside and revealed to me that I was a mirror reflecting a quality, characteristic or aspect that this person was trying to conceal about themselves. In some cases, it may be that the empath is on a higher frequency. As I was trying to understand the meaning behind what she was trying to convey, she immediately stated that said person’s mask was, in a sense, disintegrating when in my presence. As an empath, I was in a sense holding a mirror that would shamefully reflect other person’s anger, disappointment, sadness, failures, etc.
Having had some time to dwell on this revelation, I have determined that I will continue reaching out with greetings in passing. I will not divert from my natural tendencies or my true self as a consequence of what other people may be trying to conceal or by what may intimidate them by their reflection while I am present.
Take home messages on this VALENTINE’S DAY: Love knows no boundaries. Don’t change who you are for the sake of others. Love without prejudice. Love unconditionally. Don’t judge others until you have walked a mile in their shoes. FINALLY, love like every day is Valentine’s Day!
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