Any Empaths out there? Hello? This thing on?

Str0ng_Heart

Oh, I didn't leave nor did I sit at the back of the bus, girlfriend. I just don't have the appetite to watch a nice person get thrown to slaughter every time an innocent question or comment is posted, usually by pathetic people with no self esteem at all. If a person actually has real self esteem they won't torment, bully, or tease but, rather help and uplift others. There's not a whole lot of that going on in these forums. It is pathetic. Enjoy private messages, enjoy losing weight and enjoy making new friends but anything you post just feeds the trolls.

So one of the traits of high self esteem is running around labeling other people as pathetic losers? Got it, thanks

Yeah it goes side by side with teasing someone for no good reason other than a laugh.. :-)

Teasing someone for a laugh IS the good reason. What other reason could possibly exist?

I havent a clue, guess thats not my kind of humor.. *shrugs*

Str0ng_Heart

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

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Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

deksgrl

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

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Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

I think you are a really good sport about all of this.

cwolfman13

perhaps this would go over a little better...and or taken more seriously if you started a group rather than doing this in gen pop...on that note....

Str0ng_Heart

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

/.02

Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

I think you are a really good sport about all of this.

Yeah..

Dnarules

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

/.02

Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

I think you are a really good sport about all of this.

Me, too.

deksgrl

And most intro threads don't get this many replies, so to look on the bright side, you probably met more people this way than most do. :flowerforyou:

jayliospecky

I was gonna try to read this thread with my third eye, but then it got a lash in it, and I started messing with it trying to get it out, but I couldn't, and then that just pissed me off so I stormed off, slamming the doors to all my chakras, and now my cosmic consciousness is whiny and pissy and just wants a jelly doughnut. *looks down and whispers* jelly doughnut

HiKaren

Empathy is a human trait that probably goes back possibly more than 2 million years. Even bonobos have it to some extent (more than common chimps but less than humans). Non-verbal communication of emotion (among other things) pre-dates spoken language.

some humans are better at this than others............ re the bit in that article about detecting "true" feelings underneath the facade, that's been shown to be an ability to read other people's micro-expressions (yes like on "Lie to Me" - that series is based on this particular branch of science). It's nothing supernatural, or even anything that unusual. And the fact that some are better at this than others, is because there's variation in any population. But compared to most animals, humans are geniuses at empathy, it's a trait we evolved, presumably because co-operation and helping sick and injured people in the group increased the group's chance of survival, and individuals who were more empathetic were more likely to do those things, and able to work together more effectively due to understanding each other at a deeper level. Anyway, my take is that the OP is better than average at reading micro-expressions and other non-verbal cues in other people, or maybe some neurological variation that leads to a great degree of empathy than average. If they can detect this on brain scans between bonobos and common chimps then it's likely something that shows some degree of variation within species as well.

Otterluv

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

/.02

Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

I think you are a really good sport about all of this.

Yeah..

I agree that you have been a fairly good sport.

For the record, there is a RadioLab that mentions micro-expressions: http://www.radiolab.org/story/91613-catching-liars/

It's interesting. Neander has it right, BTW. There isn't anything supernatural going on, it's just part of being human and is actually pretty neat. We humans are pretty amazing animals.

ninerbuff

I have empathy for empaths. No really I do.

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lilRicki

Empathy is a human trait that probably goes back possibly more than 2 million years. Even bonobos have it to some extent (more than common chimps but less than humans). Non-verbal communication of emotion (among other things) pre-dates spoken language.

some humans are better at this than others............ re the bit in that article about detecting "true" feelings underneath the facade, that's been shown to be an ability to read other people's micro-expressions (yes like on "Lie to Me" - that series is based on this particular branch of science). It's nothing supernatural, or even anything that unusual. And the fact that some are better at this than others, is because there's variation in any population. But compared to most animals, humans are geniuses at empathy, it's a trait we evolved, presumably because co-operation and helping sick and injured people in the group increased the group's chance of survival, and individuals who were more empathetic were more likely to do those things, and able to work together more effectively due to understanding each other at a deeper level. Anyway, my take is that the OP is better than average at reading micro-expressions and other non-verbal cues in other people, or maybe some neurological variation that leads to a great degree of empathy than average. If they can detect this on brain scans between bonobos and common chimps then it's likely something that shows some degree of variation within species as well.

Thanx for this and solidifying that empaths "can" exist. Now I'm going to feed the trolls. I do reiki...my "special talent" isn't being an empath, but cleanse energy and chakras through heat and meditation. I also invoke reiki when I meditate and do yoga. If it IS all in the mind, the mind is a very powerful thing

cmriverside

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harribeau2014

I was slightly interested to see what an empath is and found, "Empaths are highly sensitive, finely tuned instruments when it comes to emotions." from drjudithorloff.com but just as I thought how I MAY perhaps be classed as one (WAAY too much empathy here) I found THIS quote " I Am An Empath. I came across this definition in my psychic ability group in yahoo ..."from experienceproject.com

there's a psychic ability group!!!

Do they all know it's there?

Str0ng_Heart

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

/.02

Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

I think you are a really good sport about all of this.

Me, too.

Sometimes I wish I could care about what others think about me, but I cant, I only care how I think of others..

cwolfman13

darkside? Cookies?

redladywitch

Hey!
I wasnt sure were to put this, so im putting it here..
I am empath, and Id like to connect with others, positive vibes, but Im also willing to be there for support.. Its hard for an empath not to support..sooooo :-) Yup, thats about it!

Oh im not psychic but I can see this coming.. "Whats an Empath?"

http://healing.about.com/cs/empathic/a/uc_empathtraits.htm <<<< GO RUN! SKIP! FORWARD MARCH! Gain knowledge for gods sake! Thats the best part about life!!

Hi there! You can send me a friend request if you like.

DavPul

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

/.02

Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

I think you are a really good sport about all of this.

Agreed. And it's mostly people blowing off a little steam. While it sucks when it's your turn to get your thread poked, it's not personal.

fortally

I am an empath but this is not the place to post about this. The derp energy is overwhelming from some of the respondents.

So I'm a twerp? Really?

Ohhhh, you said derp. So sorry, my apologies.

Wait, what?? What the frell is a derp?

Str0ng_Heart

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

/.02

Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

I think you are a really good sport about all of this.

Agreed. And it's mostly people blowing off a little steam. While it sucks when it's your turn to get your thread poked, it's not personal.

I agree, Over the internet its very common to forget theres a living breathing person with feelings behind the screen.. Its whatever.. Maybe some of these people needed a laugh on a bad day, glad i could provide that.. :-)

Sarah4fitness

I don't get why they're mocking. I straight up believe in ghosts and ****. I won't let a Ouija board near me. THAT'S some mockable fodder right there.

cwolfman13

I don't get why they're mocking. I straight up believe in ghosts and ****. I won't let a Ouija board near me. THAT'S some mockable fodder right there.

Achrya

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

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We will discuss this at the next community meeting.

DavPul

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

/.02

Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

I think you are a really good sport about all of this.

Me, too.

Sometimes I wish I could care about what others think about me, but I cant, I only care how I think of others..

as long as we're all in agreement that all of the others are pathetic losers with low self esteem, right?

dumb_blondes_rock

This popped in my head, and I don't have a good gif to go with it.....


"c'mon c'mon... feel it feel it.....feel the vibration

Its such a good vibration, such a sweeeeet sensationnnnn"


Gotta love Marky Mark


Is that how empaths work, and is this your theme song?

DavPul

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

/.02

We will discuss this at the next community meeting.

you know the rules....SNITCHES GET STITCHES!

fortally

For the record, I don't find the Rosa Parks thing to be offensive in the least.

/.02

Me either, but i really dont like thinking that i did offend someone.. This whole post started by me just trying to find some common ground with other people getting in shape.. I didnt think itd be like this..

I think you are a really good sport about all of this.

Agreed. And it's mostly people blowing off a little steam. While it sucks when it's your turn to get your thread poked, it's not personal.

I agree, Over the internet its very common to forget theres a living breathing person with feelings behind the screen.. Its whatever.. Maybe some of these people needed a laugh on a bad day, glad i could provide that.. :-)

I actually wasn't laughing at you at all. It's the snarky responses that gave me the giggles. I'm also a little in awe of how great your attitude is. I wouldn't take the snark or the giggles personally. I'll also be the first to admit that I'm a little envious of people with empathic skills. And yeah, I believe people DO have those skills because I'm on the other end of the spectrum myself and know what I CAN'T do. Best of luck in your journey. Sounds like you've met a few like-minded friends and as a side effect created an entertaining thread for those of us along for the ride. Cheers! :flowerforyou:

IronSmasher

I think I have empathy?

dumb_blondes_rock

empaths - they *do* give a rats @$$

ArchangelMJ

So I guess we're not talking about empaths as opposed to sociopaths, but people who are generally more empathetic than others?