Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will call on Angels in all I do."

 

Today, be aware of the presence of angels all around you.  Angels are in front of you.  Angels are behind you and beside you. 

 

Call on angels in everything you do.  Looking for  parking spot?  Ask an angel and one will appear.  Feeling lonely?  Call upon an angel for companionship.  In need of healing or protection?  Invite an angel to help with the healing process or to surround you with its mighty protective wings.  Angels are a part of your life.  They exist as sure as you or I exist.  Never doubt their existence or their power to help you in all you need. 

 

In the morning, before you even get out of bed, invoke an angel in this way, "Good morning, Angels.  Provide me all I need today for protection, companionship, prosperity.    Provide all that is necessary for my process and progress today.  I invite you to intercede to me in all things." 

 

In the evening, say, "Thank you angels for being an active part of my life today  Thank you for all you have done and all of the lessons I have learned.  Be with me through the night and when I open my eyes in the morning."

 

During times of challenge or struggle:  "Angels, come to my aid and lend my your strength to overcome this challenge.  Lift this burden from my shoulders."

 

The angelic realm is here to help us.  They want to help us.  They want us to call upon them.  Their job is to be in service for us. Call on them and watch as the miraculous unfolds in your life.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today I will recreate my past."

 

 

Did you know that you can recreate your past?  Well, yes, you can. 

 

Recreating the past is a healing exercise used for reprogramming the memories related to trauma or chronic conditions.    Let me explain.  If you have undergone a trauma (any event which causes long term emotional duress), and this trauma has negatively impacted the way you perceive yourself or live your life, it is possible through meditation and creative visualization, and severe cases, some past life work, and a good healer, to alter the memory so that it creates a positive image which then becomes the reality.

 

A simple example: 

 

In the fifth grade, let's say, you were humiliated in front of your peers by an insensitive teacher.  This humiliating experience crippled your delicate fifth grade self, caused you anxiety, made you afraid to go to school, caused you to become self conscious, and made you believe that you were unworthy or that you were stupid. As a result, your entire future was negatively impacted.  And now, (not that it hasn't been a problem) you have decided that you can no longer allow it to hold you back from further progress.  You want to heal yourself and let go of all of the negativity that it caused.

 

Here is a good way to start the healing process:

 

Sit quietly and begin breathing--in through the nose and out through the mouth--this is the meditative breath.  Get yourself into a comfortable and relaxed meditative state.  Center and ground yourself.  Ask Universe to provide divine help in this healing process.

 

Then, recall the day of the event.  It is NOT necessary to feel the feelings or relive the experience.  You are just observing.  Visualize the environment in which you were, the people you were with. 

 

Now, bring your mind to the moments before the event.  Visualize a different outcome.  Visualize the events proceeding with different actions.

 

For example:

 

The teacher calls you to the board in front of the class.  You begin to do the work, the answer you write on the board is correct.  As you stand in front of the board, the teacher smiles at you, tells you the answer is correct, and praises you for your work.  You smile back, filled with pride.  You thank the teacher and the teacher responds positively.  You walk back to your seat beaming with pride and accomplishment. 

 

This is now the new event.  Replay this event in your mind until it firmly replaces the original event.  As the new memory replaces the old, it becomes the new reality and the old memory ceases to hold sway over your life.  The more you focus on the recreated event, the recreated event manifests as your new reality.

 

I am not saying that change what happened to you, what I am saying is that you can change the way you remember the event in order to create healing and move beyond the place where you became incapacitated by your experience.

 

If you choose this process a tool for your emotional healing, then begin by a lesser event.  Use it as practice.  If you have experienced a major trauma:  abuse, incest, etc., I advise you to seek out those professionals and healers to help you through the process. 

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today is a glorious day.  All good things are possible."

 

Today is a glorious day.  All good things are possible.  Try an experiment today.  Only think good thoughts, say good words, and do good actions.  It may very well be a challenge, but it is not one that you cannot overcome.

 

When we begin to change our thought process and our actions, we make progress in opening up our consciousness and our hearts and allowing more positive energy to enter.  The more focus we put on the positive, the more positive we attract.

 

Have you ever considered that the negative thinking that you do attracts more negative energy?  Bingo!  It is true.  So if negative energy is what you are after, then have at it.  But, if you are seeking to improve your daily interactions, bring more prosperity and health and success into your life, then you must, and I mean must, work at changing your entire attitude.

 

So, for today, force the negative thoughts, words, and actions from your day.  Stop yourself from saying that horrible thing or being sarcastic.  Stop thinking that what you are doing sucks.  Stop metaphorically shooting yourself in the foot.,

 

Instead, Move through your day with deliberation and purpose.  Make a concerted effort to begin a new way of thinking, a new way of speaking, and a new way of doing.  Just wait and see what happens!  It will be wonderful!

 

In Love and Light-Always,

 

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will not be afraid to make a choice."

 

 

Sometimes we put off making a choice because we are so afraid of making the wrong choice.  But here is a secret: There are no wrong choices.  Every choice we make will lead us to where we want to go.  Some choices take us directly there, and others take us there, but in a more indirect route. 

 

What is important to remember is that our choices bring us to where we need to be in order to gain wisdom and knowledge.  When we find ourselves in an awkward position or in a place we would not want to be, it is because there is something of value to learn.

 

The lessons are myriad.  Sometimes we learn something essential about ourselves, perhaps something about which we were in denial.  Sometimes we learn a lesson about valuable concepts like compassion or tolerance or patience or gratitude.  Sometimes we learn that we must simply slow down and focus on one thing at a time or that we should pay closer attention to what our bodies are telling us so that we can stay healthy.

 

No matter the lesson, all of our choices lead to knowledge, and we recognize that knowledge, we gain wisdom.  And wisdom is most important above all things.  It helps us to know ourselves better, to know humanity better, to know our environment better.

 

So dear friends, for today, don't be afraid of making choices.  Choose the best you can and Universe will see that you are provided with exactly what you need to learn the lessons of your life.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin



Today's Affirmation

Today I will continue to work hard to manifest my desires.

 

 

We are several weeks into the new year and if you have not thought about new beginnings yet, maybe you should! 

 

2016 is the last year in a three year cycle.  This year all of the hard work and preparation that you have done in 2014 and 2015 will come to fruition.  Consider what you have let go, what you have planned, what you have been trying to manifest.  All good things are coming!

 

It is not time, however, to just let things go, no.  It is a time to double your efforts to push your desires over the top into final manifestation.

 

Expect big changers his year.  And remember, sometimes Universe needs to tear down in order to build up.  Sit tight, work the work, and wait on the will of Heaven to bring what you have worked so hard for into manifestation.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

Today is a new day.  I will face it with optimism.

 

Each day is a new day.  We have the option of retreating into our shell or facing the day with courage and optimism.  Today is a day to shed the protective shell and face the world courageously.

 

Being courageous is really nothing more than a mindset.  It is pushing aside the fear (real or not), detaching from it.  It is putting on your clothes and shoes and grabbing your hand bag or briefcase and heading out the door.

 

This is the first step to courageously facing the day.  Once we have done this, the rest may come naturally.  People greet you.  Greet them back with a smile and a polite response (even if you don't feel like it).  Make the choice to smile throughout the day.  Make the choice to NOT grumble or complain.  Bite your tongue on negative comments.  Either just smile or make a positive comment or just don't say anything at all.  Sometimes it is better to keep our mouths shut, especially if we don't think we can control what may come out.

 

Courage is not just for lion tamers or soldiers in a warlike environment or skydivers.  Courage is for average people like you and me.  Today, move courageously through your day.  At the end, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and pride.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"I am safe and protected from the all mental, emotional or spiritual attack from others."

 

Yesterday, I shared a breathing and grounding technique that is very successful and important for you keep yourself focused and steadfast.  The more you focus on yourself, on your own thoughts, on your own body, the less you will be open to those of others.

 

2-Suit of Armor:  Visualize yourself in a complete suit of armor made from a bright and shining metal.  Really focus on the details of the suit of armor.  The more closely detailed you can visualize it, the more effective it will be. Notice the head piece.  See the shield over your face.  You head is completely encased in this protective helmet. (Just for fun, give yourself a lovely feathered plume in the color(s) of your choice attached to the helmet.)

 

Now, visualize the breast and back plate, clean, shiny, smooth.  See your arms and hands and fingers completely and safely encased in the shiny metal  Look at the legs and feet, also completely protected in the bright and shiny metal. 

 

Next, visualize the bright sun gleaming on the bright metal and rading a strong and powerful light around you.  The sunlight is so bright that the glare radiates sever feet around your entire body.  This radiating light adds an extra layer of protection.

 

Finally, and this is optional, look at your predominant hand, if you are right handed, then your right hand, if you are left handed, then your left hand.  You are carrying a sword.  Focus on the details of sword.  Look at the blade, see how it gleams in the sun.  Look at the sharpness of the blade, so sharp it can slice through even the toughest attack. 

 

Now look at your opposite hand.  You are holding a shield.  Clearly visualize the shape.    See it clearly.  Notice how large it is, but despite its greatness, it is exceptionally light to hold.  In the middle of the shield, is an emblem, an image that represents strength and protection.  This shield can deflect any negativity, thought, feelings that my come in your direction.  It is another insurance against attack.  Now you are completely surrounded and protected from all dangers, negativity, and thoughts and feelings of others. 

 

As you progress through your day, keep the image of the suit of armor in mind.  it will remind you just how protected you are.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin



Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I understand that as an EMPATH, I need to protect myself from the thoughts and feelings of others."

 

 

Being empathic is never easy.  We become subject to all of the stimuli around us and particularly from the thought and feelings of others.  Some days it takes hold of us and just strangles us or overwhelms us.  There is hope, however.  There are protective measures that we can take to safeguard ourselves from the brunt of the attack of stimuli.

 

Here are a few suggestions to help protect yourself and to deflect some of what comes at you.  If you are a good visualizer, these techniques may come easy to you; however, if you are not a good visualizer, working with these techniques will help to strengthen your visualization capabilities and the more you visualize, the better at it you will become and the safer you will be.

 

For the next few days, I will share a few protecting techniques.  So be sure to keep visiting to get a variety. Even if you are not empathic, but feel overwhelmed, scattered, or feel as if you are being attacked mentally, emotionally, spiritually, you can use these effective techniques.

 

Beginning:  for each of the techniques you learn begin in this way.  Close your eyes, put your feet flat on the floor, breathe deeply-in through the nose and out through the mouth.  Relax.  Do this several times until you feel the tension leaving your body and your thought process slows down.

 

1-Grounding:  Once you feel relaxed and focused, visualize yourself standing on the planet and feel the pulse of the earth under your feet and radiating up through your body.  Let the powerful energy of the earth which is green, rise up through the bottom of your feet and travel through your entire body.  let the green light fill you completely and then let a beam of light travel out of the top of your head and up into the sky and connect with the sun. 

 

Let the warm and light of the sun shine down upon you,.  Let the sunlight enter the top of your head and travel through your body.  Let it completely fill you and flow out the bottom of your feet and deep into the earth's core  let these powerful energies completely flow through you-the green coming up and sunlight, white light, flowing down.  Mix them together, fuse them.  By doing this, it increases their energy and the mixed energy will keep you firmly anchored to the earth and connected to the healing power of the sun.

 

Do this every day.  Morning is best as it will set you on a safe and focused path.  Anytime during the day, when you are feeling scattered or overwhelmed, take a moment to breathe and repeat the exercise.

 

Please return tomorrow for more techniques and strategies for keeping yourself grounded and safe. 

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I better understand EMPATHY and will share what I know with others."

 

We have finally made it to the end of the list of Empath Markers.  Here are the final five items that may suggest that what you are feeling and experiencing is natural for you because you are, indeed, empathic.  Tomorrow's blog will discuss the ways that you can shield yourself from all of the pulses of energy around you.  This will keep you more balanced and steady and more capable of waling your path without carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders or hiding under the covers.

 

26-Digestive issues/lower back discomfort-within the etheric body sits the chakras, the centers of energy that govern the different aspects of our lives (see blog entries on this subject).  The solar plexus chakra, the one that sits over the stomach is the center for our intuition, our sense of knowingness.  As a result, because you are so intuitive, the solar plexus gets slammed with a barrage of outside vibration.  This onslaught of vibration from all around may cause you to suffer periodic digestive problems.  If you have seen a doctor, he/she may have told you that there is no real cause for the issue and that perhaps you just have a sensitive stomach and digestive tract.  Additionally, at the base of the spine sits the root chakra, the center for basic necessities as well as a collection point for negative feelings such as anger, resentment, jealousy, etc.  As you absorb the negativity around you, it goes right into the root chakra, and as the root chakra fills with negativity, the discomfort in the lower back grows. 

 

27-Detecting dishonesty-As an empathy, you are probably very good (or very bad) at detecting individuals who are charlatans-those who are fake and phony and lie about their true identities.  You may not be able to put your finger on exactly who or what they are, but you sense, you know there is much more to them than they let on.  It is important for you to trust your gut on this because you want to believe the best about people and want to trust them, but sometimes you get fooled and when you do, you get hurt. 

 

28-Magnet for others problems-There may be times when you ask yourself, "Why does everybody always come to me to offload their problems?"  Well, they come to you because they sense in you your strong sympathy and understanding.  Those in need will always find you.  They will become attached to you.  So be very careful to shield yourself from these people and limit your contact.

 

29-Intolerance for egocentrism-Although you are very kind, patient, and tolerant of others, those who display undue arrogance, pride, egotism, and conceit repel you.  These people give off a very strong, negative energy that says, "It's all about me and never about you."  This type of thinking and energy is enough to cause you disgust, physical symptoms, or cause you to totally avoid the person all together-good move, stay away.

 

30-Sensitivity to food and/or days of the week-You may suffer from food allergies or have a "sensitive stomach."  You may also tend to move into a more vegetarian diet because you may be able to pick up the vibration of the animal that provided the food.  Also, you may have an sensitivity to "feeling" the days of the week.  Even without a calendar, you can just "feel" when it is Monday or Thursday or Sunday.  Each day of the week has a vibration all its own, and you can feel the nuances of these daily vibrations.  Also, you may pick up other people's attitudes and feelings about that particular day.

 

 

The list is finally complete.  Feel free to share these posts with friends.  If you suspect that you or someone close to you may be empathic, it is a good idea to peruse the list and check yourself against it.  Your question about your hyper-sensitivity may finally be answered.

 

Starting tomorrow, I will post a series of entries that address the ways that you can alleviate some of the discomfort that come along with being able to pick up so much information.  Be well, see you tomorrow.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I more confident in my sensitivities, and trust in myself."

 

And so we find ourselves at Empath Markers 21-25.  Not  all EMPATHS possess all thirty markers.  If you have experienced at least ten, then there is a very good chance that you are an EMPATH.  Once this series of blog entries on Empath Markers is complete, I will provide you with information on how you can help yourself to block out some of the thoughts and feelings that may bombard you.  Please return for this vital information.

 

Empath Markers 21-25

 

21-Avoiding Mass Media-Because you have such a high sensitivity to the suffering of others, you may be overly affected by what you see on television, movies, and in newspapers, particularly shows/stories that contain violence, cruelty, or tragedy, especially if it is directed toward those who cannot defend themselves such as children, animals, and women.  It is not a surprise then that you may be avoiding television and movies all together.

 

22-Love of Nature & Animals-You feel a strong connection to the outdoors.  The outdoors, being in a natural environment rejuvenates you and gives you peace and serenity.  You may be fond of activities like walking on the beach or in the woods, spending time by the seaside, in the mountains, or in the forest.  These environments bring you back to you center and help to cleanse the negativity from your system.  In regard to animals, you may feel a very close connection to all wildlife and may be one of those individuals who love having pets close to you.  You and your pet(s) understand each other perfectly, and your pet(s) bring you the unconditional love and peace that you  need to thrive.

 

23-Truth-You have a deep seated need to know and seek the truth.  You are a seeker of knowledge and information to support what you know is true and will support what you know it true.  You also have a strong desire to see the truth revealed and justice done.  As a result, you may sometimes be targeted because those who are not honest, truthful, or just want to silence your voice.  There may be times that you put yourself at risk for the sake of seeing justice done.

 

24-Strong Attraction to the Metaphysical-Because you are a seeker of knowledge, you  may be attracted to the different facets of metaphysics. You may seek to develop a deeper spiritually and a  stronger connection to your Higher Power.  You may also seek instruction on healing others such as Reiki or acupuncture or aromatherapy or holistic remedies. Other areas that may draw your attention are astrology, divination (reading cards, stones, etc. as a means of discovering information about yourself or for others), meditation, discovering/understanding your past lives, crystal or stone work.  you may always be seeking for the next higher principle or skill.

 

25-Sensing the seasons-You may be one of those empaths that can, regardless of the media hype of the oncoming season, sense the "change in the air" that signals the turn of seasons.  You may experience a heighten sense of excitement, feel invigorated, feel a sense of loss.  Although the change of the season may not yet be visible, you can tell that the change is coming. 

 

So, are you becoming more convinced that you are an empathy?  If you are still not so sure, then return for tomorrow's next segment of markers 26-30.

 

Peace be with you.

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will consider other behaviors that may indicate that I am an EMPATH."

 

Glad to have you back!  This series of entries deals specifically with EMPATY.  Thus far, we have gone through half the list of 30 EMPATH markers.

 

These markers indicate the common characteristics that EMPATHS possess.  If at least 10 of the markers describe you, then the chances that possess empathic abilities.

 

Empath Markers 16-20

 

16-Boredom & Distraction-You tire easily of monotonous activities and require a high level of stimulation and interest in order to keep from getting distracted.  This distraction often leads to daydreaming or to bouncing from one activity to another.  If you have to sit for long periods of time, for example, at a meeting, in school, in church, at a lecture, then the chances are that you become very antsy and have to get up and move around.  Additionally, you may end up just doodling on your paper.

 

17-Listener-People are generally drawn to you because you are an active listener and will listen to what they have to say, especially if they have a troubling problem or issue.

 

18-Moody or Detached-Because it is so easy to become overwhelmed by his/her own feelings and issues as well as those of others, you may find it necessary to completely shut down and block out all, including your own, distractions.  You may become quiet and detached, and as a result, some people may call you moody or aloof.  You may also swing easily from one mood to another mood at a moment's notice.  This is because of the bombardment of outside stimuli.  Also, you may experience intensified emotions-when you are down, you feel really down.  When you are happy, you are really happy.  When you are frustrated, you feel really frustrated.

 

19-Addictive Personality-In order to block out your intense feelings and the feelings of others, you may turn to behavior that is addictive.  This is an attempt to protect yourself from so much stimuli.  Beware of alcohol and drugs, for these are most debilitating.  Almost any excessive activity/behavior can be addictive, so be careful and be  cognizant of what you turn to as a method of distraction and protection.  As for me, I throw myself into crafting; I just get myself into a frenzy, and focus so intently on the craft to the exclusion of all else. 

 

20-Avoid pre-owned items-You may not want pre-owned items in your home.  You may avoid antique shops, thrift shops, and vintage shops.  The energy that emanates from these pre-owned things affects you and makes you uncomfortable.  As for myself, I do enjoy antiquing, but have to be very selective of where I go, and only purchase certain kinds of items.  Others freak me out. 

 

So, dear friends, consider these traits and see if any of them ring true for you.  See you tomorrow with markers 21-25.

 

Be blessed, always.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin



Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I deepen my understand of EMPATHY."

 

EMPATH-a person who has a paranormal ability to apprehend the physical, mental, or emotional state of another individual.

 

EMPATHY-the ability to understand and share the thoughts, emotions, and physical state of another.

 

Thanks for returning today for Empath Markers 11-15.

 

11-Fatigue-You are inexplicably tired all the time.  You lack energy, and to get up off the sofa or get yourself moving is a major task.  This is caused by the absorption of too much energy from the outside world and its people.  Also, empaths are often easy targets for those who are referred to as "energy vampires."  These are people who easily drain you of your energy because of their neediness, negativity, or psychopathy.

 

12-Creativity and Artistry-You are highly creative and may enjoy activities like painting, drawing, dancing, sewing, quilting, gardening, crafting, cooking, writing, woodworking, building, crocheting, knitting, et al.  Empaths love to create and love the art brought to life through their creative talents.  Engaging in the creative and artistic is an outlet for many empaths.  These activities allow you to relax, find peace, disengage from the troubles of the outside world, and bring to life something of beauty in a sometimes not-so-beautiful world. 

 

13-Freedom, Adventure, and/or Travel-You treasure freedom and enjoy doing your own thing regardless of how others feel about it.  You may not like being tied down to a set of rules, a place, a person.  You may enjoy walking in the woods, window shopping, doing something risky like parachuting or mountain climbing or parasailing.  You may also like to travel to new places and see the beauty the world has to offer.  Additionally, traveling from your current home allows you the opportunity to let go (even if for a little while) the burden of your home, family, friends, job, responsibilities.  You probably more enjoy less populated places like the seaside or the mountains.

 

14-Champion-You champion the underdog, or as the saying goes, "bring home the strays."  You hate to see anyone suffer from any lack or from any illness-mental, physical, emotional, spiritual.  You will usually be drawn to these people or animals, and want to help.

 

15-Control-You may detest being controlled either by others, rules, routine.  You may rebel against any of these, either aggressively or passive aggressively.  You dislike being forced into anything, especially if runs contrary to your belief system.  Anything that removes or threatens your personal, emotional, physical, or spiritual freedom may become abhorrent to you.

 

So, there you are.  The first 15 of 30 EMPATH markers.  I will continue to post the other markers over the next couple of day, so come back for the next grouping of numbers 16-20.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

"Today, I will closely monitor myself for the markers of EMPATHY."

 

 

Welcome back!  As you may recall, yesterday's entry dealt with EMPATHY, and provided the 5 most common markers of being an EMPATH.  Today's entry provides you with 5 additional markers.  Remember, the more markers you experience, the more likely it is that you are an EMPATH.

 

6-Clutter & Chaos Disturbs-You detest clutter, and disorganization makes you feel helpless, overwhelmed, and frustrated.  You have a need for order and organization.  Purging non-used items makes you feel better.  It helps you to lighten the load.  You may also feel better when reorganizing the closets, the garage, the kitchen cabinets, the drawers.  Doing this give you control and makes you feel better.  You also may be drawn to boxes, bins, baskets:  these are places to store things and create greater organization.

 

7-Search for Answers-You are always searching for the "why" of things.  Not having answers, even to simple questions, is frustrating.  You have a desire to know/understand "why" people do what they do, or "how" someone could do such a thing, or "what" has motivated someone to act in such a manner.  Having answers gives you a sense of safety and control.  You  may not agree with the answers, but you would rather have the answer than not have the answer.

 

8-Weight Gain-Inexplicably, you have put on some pounds, few or many.  This is either confusing, frustrating, or both.  You are not necessarily overeating, but the weight seems attracted to you.  You may have said things like "I just look at cake and put on five pounds."  This weight gain is the body's way of insulating you from the harsh outside world.  The extra weight also helps to ground you, keep you stable, and protect you.  The weight is like armor.  It stops the negativity of others from having full impact on you.

 

9-Dreaming and Daydreaming-You often escape into the world of dreams through sleep or daydreaming as a way of leaving behind the harsh realities of your situation.  This makes you feel better.  You may also have an imaginary "safe house"-a place in your imagination where you go when things become overwhelming.  (Mine is a big yellow house or a deserted beach on a sunny day).  Napping/sleeping may be attractive to you because it allows you time to escape into non-reality instead of dealing with reality.

 

10-Lack of Enjoyment=Lack of Motivation-You have a difficult time doing tasks that you hate, and you lack the motivation to get the task done.  The tasks you hate are those that you feel overwhelmed by.  You also may hate to participate and find little enjoyment in activities that make you feel like a hypocrite.  These activities run contrary to your belief system and being forced into participating, brings you anger and feelings of helplessness.  Additionally, because you dislike certain tasks or activities, others may label you antisocial, lazy, stubborn, idle.

 

Come back tomorrow for Empath Markers 11-15.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will wrap myself in a bubble of protection to avoid absorbing the feelings of others."

 

 

Some of you might be struggling with an overwhelming bombardment of feelings and thoughts whenever you are among a group of people:  at gatherings, in the supermarket, at special events, et al.

Perhaps these experiences are painful for you, and as a result, you avoid them whenever you can.

 

You may also be experiencing digestive issue, sensitivity to television programming (especially if it is violent or overly emotional), you may avoid the nightly news because of this;  you may also experience bouts of fatigue, need solitude frequently to recharge, carry extra weight without overeating, and my experience moodiness with can include a sense of disconnectedness.

 

Have you considered that you might be an EMPATH?  An EMPATH is a person that is extremely oversensitive to the emotions of others, and as a result, actually absorbs the feelings of others.  This is very different that being sympathetic in that a sympathetic person may feel badly about a situation, but an EMPATH actually feels the exact feelings that others are experiencing.

 

As for myself, I can do a decent job of shutting out others' feelings, but when it comes to my children, my daughter, in particular, I seem to always absorb whatever she is feeling.  When I experience unexplained feelings or physical symptoms, and I cannot account for them in my own current experience, I always have to check with her and see where she is emotionally.  Most of the time, it is her feelings that I am feeling.

 

There are 30 markers that are common among EMPATHS.  The more of them one experiences, the greater the chances that one is an EMPATH.

 

The next several entries will address these markers 5 at a time.  Read them carefully.  They could apply to you.  Perhaps not all apply, but if have at least ten (10), then the chances are pretty good this could be you and be an answer to why you feel the way you do.

 

EMPATH MARKERS 1-5 (starting with the most common)

 

1-A Sense of Knowingness-You just know things.  You don't know how you know, but you just know.  It is greater than intuition.  It is as if you had always known what you know.  The more attuned a person is, the stronger the gift of knowingness gets.

 

2-Feeling Feelings-You experience unexplained feelings.  These feelings are hard to pinpoint because what you may be experiencing in your own life doesn't really have anything to do with the feelings you are experiencing.  These feelings belong to others and you have, like a sponge, absorbed them.

 

3-Feeling Illness-You experience physical symptoms of illness when there is no logical reason for feeling this way.  Most empaths unconsciously desire to help others and relieve their pain, so the empathy takes on the illness so that the other does not have to suffer it.  This is particularly true with people whom we love.   (This happens to me a lot with those close to me, especially (in the past-my mother) my children.

 

4-Need for Alone Time-You may feel a frequent need to withdraw from others to rest, to sit, to be quiet, to nap, to not talk to anyone.  Being an empathy is draining, especially if you are dealing with large groups of people at one time like in your job.  After times of great interaction, an empathy needs time to recharge physical and emotional batteries, and so this is why you may need to seek some solitude.  You are not antisocial, you are exhausted!

 

5-Avoiding Crowds-You may generally shy away from large groups like parties, celebrations, concerts, graduations, holiday shopping, the gym, anywhere where there will be pressing humanity.  This is because you are a large radio antennae and pick up "signals" from everybody.  These "signals" may cause you to feel claustrophobic and anxious.  As a result, you avoid the whole situation.  You may also feel deep guilt at declining an invitation because you just can't stand the thought of a crowd.

 

Check back tomorrow for the next five markers.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

 



Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will ask for healing of my internal handicaps."

A message from the Archangels of Healing

"It is easy to see those who are physically handicapped.  They are blind or deaf or have an amputated limb, and when we see this, our hearts are filled with sympathy and compassion for them.  But what about the handicaps we cannot see?  Are these outwardly invisible handicaps any less tragic?  No, they are more so.

Those with external handicaps can relearn to live life and live a productive and happy life if they choose.  But the emotional paralysis or the emotional blindness or emotional deafness or the emotional amputation is the real handicap.

You may not suffer from the external.  You may walk and talk and see and hear, but what about the inside of you?  Have you considered that?

A handicap is anything which prevents you from approaching life in true and healthy form.  But consider this:  There are far fewer physically handicapped persons on your planet than there are emotionally and spiritually handicapped ones.

If you say the word, if you say, "Help me," We will rush into y our life and bring mighty healing. 

The time right in the planetary alignment for healing to be accelerated .  Now would be the time to work toward your healing process.  The power of healing energy is magnified muchfold and great progress can be made.

Ask for Universal help in this way:  "I ask that Universe open my heart and mind and eyes to those handicaps that need healing.  I open my heart and mind and eyes to this healing power and accept this healing power in my life.  I ask this in the name of all that good and true and pure in the Universe, for my highest good and the highest good of others."

If you ask, Universe will provide.  Remember, the time is ripe for the radiation and amplification of healing energy.  Take part this Universal process at this most auspicious time.

Amen."

In Love and Light-Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I call upon the Universe and the Archangels of Healing to support my healing process."

Message from the realm of the Archangels:

Prepare yourself for the healing process.  Universe supports your healing.

Those of us in the Angelic realm are here to guide you with  your healing process.  It is right and just that you should heal.  In this way, you may live a life of hope and peace and harmony.

It is not timely that you should live out your life in anguish and then carry that anguish into the next lifetime, for in the next lifetime, you will have to confront it again.

Universe's  lesson for you in this lifetime is letting go.  Imagine a balloon filled to its maximum, filled to bursting with air.  Now apply this to yourself.  You are the balloon filled to maximum with anger and self pity and hatred and resentment.  How long will you exist in this condition before you finally explode?

Is this your goal?  Is this what you are working toward in order to "pay back" those who have hurt you?  Are you trying to teach them a lesson?

No, dear people.  This is not a lesson.  This is foolishness.  The real lesson is that you begin to deflate the balloon a little at a time until all of the pressure is gone, all of the negativity that you have internalized for so long is gone.

Reach out to the Universe and to the Archangels of Healing  for this mission of letting go.

It has never been Universe's intention that you live with fear and pain.  It is Universe's gift that you live with peace and joy.

The greatest gift that Universe has provided for man is free will.  The will to let go and move forward with his spiritual quest.  And part of that quest is to confront and conquer the pain within and cultivate self love.

Universe want you to  know that YOU are NOT responsible in any way for the pain inflicted upon you.  This is strictly the responsibility of the one who has hurt you, and this one will be held accountable and will have to face his own karma, but do not rob yourself because someone has robbed you.

Survive and live a true life. 

Universe and its angels are waiting.  We are at your disposal to assist you and support  you in this quest for wholeness.

Choose wholeness, for living whole is far more rewarding than living fractured.

Be blessed now and always.  Pick up the pieces of yourself and life and begin to live as you were meant:  with JOY.

Take up the challenge and LIVE, dear ones.  We love you now and always for our love is unlimited.

In Love and Light-Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I choose healing."

 

Sometimes we cling to our pain for so long that it becomes like an old friend.  We talk to it and nurture it and harbor it deep inside.  It becomes part of us, and we are reluctant to let it go.

 

But, for how long will you carry the burden of misery?  Isn't it time to finally, once and for all, make peace with yourself and find some serenity and joy?

 

The damage that others cause us is not irreparable.  Yes, we are damaged, but there comes a time when we must move past it, forcibly put it behind us, and HEAL.

 

The primary and poignant question is:  Do you really want to heal?  or do you want to continue a downward spiral into oblivion?  Choose HEALING.  Please choose healing.

 

Others may have been responsible for your pain, but only YOU are responsible for your HEALING.

 

If you say, "I can't let go, I've been hurt too badly," then you have already made the decision to go on ad infinitum as a victim.  Your aggressor has won, has a tenable hold on you forever.  Is this what you want, to be a lifetime victim?  If so, have at it! 

 

But if you decide that a person or experience will no longer keep you in a strangle hold, then begin to extricate yourself from the those feelings.

 

It is not easy to heal, but the rewards of healing far outweigh the constant pain.  Yes, you will have to confront that pain to let it go.  Yes, it can hurt, but then you can release it. 

 

Yes, you may have to take a deep look inside yourself and confront your own issues.  Sometimes we have to break ourselves down to rebuild ourselves.  WE ARE ALL WORTH REBUILDING!

 

Dear friends, I am concerned for you.  I want so badly that you live a life of freedom from those issues and people who have hurt you.  But you have got to do it! I cannot do it for you.  Seek professional assistance if you must.

 

It is ok to be afraid, but courage is recognizing the fear and moving on nonetheless.  Let this day's blog help you to move on with your life.  I support you.  Universe supports you.  Turn to Universe for courage to move through your issues and once and for all, HEAL.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

 

 

 

 



Today's Affirmation

"Today, I will make a commitment to begin letting go of my negative feelings and cultivate peace."

 

All we are looking for is a little peace.  Peace resides within us, but we will never achieve it if we don't give up those things that interfere with peace.

 

Anger and resentment and hatred are mighty emotions, and as long as we hold onto those so vehemently, we can never achieve any sense of peace.

 

It takes so much time and a tremendous amount of energy to hold on so tightly so many negative feelings.  For some reason, we just can't or won't give them up.  But if we do not begin to let go of these, then these will ultimately manifest into our physical selves and .  These negative emotions are like a cancer.  They grow and grow and grow and before we realize that we have done this to ourselves, we are so toxic that the road back to health is long and difficult.

 

Heal yourself.  Do you really want to go on for the rest of your life clutching blame and anger?  Do you want to continue to wrap anger and resentment around you like a blanket in which you will suffocate?

 

When then, to do hold so tightly to it.  Does your anger and hatred comfort you?  Does it make you feel righteous?  perhaps you are not seeking the right kind of comfort and righteousness.  Just think about it.

 

No one can improve your life except you.  If you want to finally achieve happiness, then begin letting go of those things that prevent it. 

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will break my day into small manageable bits so that I do not become overwhelmed."

 



Some days it is just hard to get ourselves moving.  These are the day that we need to stop focusing on the entirety of the day and just focus on one small task at a time.  For example, focus on just getting out of bed and doing your normal hygiene routine.  Then move to the next activity like getting into the shower or making the coffee or putting on your clothes or your make up or shaving.

Breaking down your day helps to keep you from getting overwhelmed.  It creates small doable tasks instead of one gigantic day.  If you can do this, break your day into manageable bits, you may find it less difficult to move through your day without freaking out or giving up.

Once your required activities are done, like getting home from your job or finishing dinner or bathing the kids, sit for a few minutes and look back and see all of the things that you did that you did not think your could accomplish.

It will give you a sense of accomplishment and relief that the day was done. Don't forget to reward yourself with something meaningful like going to bed early or reading a chapter from one of your favorite books or playing a game on your computer.

We all have days like this, I am having one myself today, and so this blog is a reminder to myself what I need to do for myself to make my day manageable. 

Don't despair, just do one thing at a time, deep your focus on doing the task at hand, and move through it.  The day will progress, I promise, and soon it will come to a close.

In Love and Light-Always,
Robin

Today's Affirmation

 

"Today, I will choose one thing that I have been putting off and get it done."

 

So, what have you been putting off?  What areas of your life are you not taking care of?  Pretending that a situation does not exist does not make it go away, so why are you turning your back on it and putting off dealing with it?

 

I know, I really do.  You feel overwhelmed by it.  You don't know what to do.  You don't know where to start.  You feel frustrated and anxious.

 

But ignoring the necessity of taking care of business is only prolonging that feeling of being overwhelmed, only elongating the anxiety and frustration.

 

Start NOT looking at the big picture and projecting every scenario over and over again.  Choose one, only one, aspect of the situation, and deal with that.  In doing so, you oil the wheel, so to speak, and what was stuck begins to move.  Once the wheel starts to turn, then it forces into motion all other parts of the machinery.

 

Begin with something small like making the phone call or the appointment or whatever else takes little time and energy.  Do it and let it be done.  Then continue the process.

 

You may notice that the one small step you make is just enough to bring about a whole new set of options, some which you may not have even thought of.  And these options may reduce the anxiety you feel and increase your confidence and your desire to continue the process.

 

Many times, once we get going and see progress, it encourages us to continue, and with each step of the process, what we had been putting off, runs its course and finally comes to an end.

 

So, friends, pick something, and start the process in motion.

 

In Love and Light-Always,

Robin