As we find ourselves existing in this time and place, here in these physical bodies, here in this chaotic and beautiful world of experience, we also find that our interaction with the world is intricately bound by empathy. With every interaction we have, and with every thought that comes to mind, we can choose to activate the essence of empathy within us and around us. Our every word, thought, and deed can become dictated by empathy because it’s the right thing to do and it’s why we are here.
There is no mightier or more progressive force. Empathy directly creates and sustains love in its myriad forms. This force can dissolve violence, greed, exploitation, and unbearable injustices from occurring because of its transferable nature. By kindling our empathy and valuing this skill at all costs, we are helping relieve the suffering of others in the present moment and in the future. Empathy has a palpable effect both on the world around us and on our inner worlds.
When we choose to demonstrate empathy toward others and toward ourselves, we lead by example and cause a ripple of compassion to activate in others, spread across the globe, and speed its way into future paradigms. As the genuinely loving essence of empathy spreads to those around us, a little more light makes its way through the darkness of human mire. As the light of empathy spreads onward, that bit of light becomes a holy star that serves to guide humanity into a new aeon of consciousness.
Empathy is the very thing that has inspired the foundation of loving religions across the globe and has inspired leaders of justice to uphold systems of social ethics. Empathy is the true force of unity and is the vibration of spiritual living. It’s an experience that bridges every this and every that, and, when directed toward oneself, is an ultimate remedy for loneliness, shame, fear, guilt, and other difficult human conditions. Empathy is the most important energy we can offer because it instigates positive universal changes that extend far beyond ourselves. If it’s balanced with rational thought, education, and consistent action, empathy can quite literally save the world. Empathy ties us all together and is a part of our biology and spirituality that we can choose to feed, grow, enhance, refine, and radiate like a thousand suns bursting forth at once in the sky.
In his book The Empathic Civilization, Jeremy Rifkin mentions that we must demonstrate a “global empathic consciousness” if we are to survive as a species. The world must improve from its current state. Our daily decisions, choices, and behaviors influence the fate of the world. Every action or inaction reverberates on numerous levels of consciousness. We get to choose which direction the tide turns. It’s tempting to get caught in the low tides, but because of empathic individuals with unwavering ethics, the tide is turning in the favor of love. This current cannot be stopped. Empathy is taking over.
Maintaining and encouraging healthy empathy isn’t always easy, but we can resolve to do our best every single day. Life isn’t always a nice walk in the park. It’s a terrain with countless ups and downs that requires us to adapt. People like us have a unique mission in life: holding an emotionally alchemical torch to illuminate the glory of compassion toward the world and everything in it. Sometimes we will fall, sometimes we will mess up, but most importantly we will learn. Adaptation is one of our greatest gifts as humans, carrying us through anything life puts in our path. During those challenging times of mental exhaustion, physical pain, and depression, remember that you’re in a process of learning and you need to go easy on yourself. Gain wisdom from your experiences and choose to adapt as necessary, holding on to love and compassion as the highest empathic and magickal ideals.
Keep ever aware of karmic patterns, utilizing your uncanny emotional awareness to understand which cycles repeat in your life and how to best work with them. Just the same, don’t get overly fixated on your own goings-on! Keep in mind the healing power of service: as an empath, you have the advantage of being an unconditional healer, a true listener, and a deep feeler—someone who inspires others to do their best and to exercise their own natural gifts. You are a teacher of positive change and yet also a perpetual student!
My dear, sweet reader, life can be a deeply painful experience, but it can also be incredibly beautiful. Please hold on to your innocence and goodness the best you are able through life’s ups and downs. Don’t allow the evils of humanity to embitter your peaceful heart. Every day is a new challenge to maintain and inspire empathy within yourself and others.
You are a spiritual soul. Like myself, you are working on honing your empathy and your magick every single day. You are never alone, and it’s a pleasure to walk alongside you on this journey.
I am honored that you have read this book, and it’s my dearest hope that it will provide some help in your daily life. Please share the material with fellow empaths who may benefit from the tools, tips, and techniques presented herein. Also, please don’t hesitate to share your own empathetic findings with the world through whichever mediums you feel comfortable—we can all benefit from one another’s knowledge and perspectives. We are all in this together! The world needs us. The world needs you. There is always hope because you are here.
Pranam,
~O.R.D.N.~
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