Empathy Quotes

Are you an empath? Check out these 10 quotes to determine if you are.

1. “People who are spiritually minded tend to suffer from anxiety and depression more. But this is because their eyes are open to a world that is in need of repair. They literally have an increased ability to feel the emotions of people around them.” – Unknown

3. “I know a beautiful soul when I feel one. The empath in me honors the authentic in you.” – Unknown

4. “The problem with being empathetic is that you feel sorry for the assholes too. ” – Unknown

5. “I was born with a soul that is way too sensitive for this cold and ugly world. I have always felt things deeply and differently than most people. That has always been my blessing and my curse.” – Reggie Nulan

6. “I understand now that I’m not a mess but a deeply feeling person in a messy world. I explain that now, when someone asks me why I cry so often, I say, “For the same reason I laugh so often – because I’m paying attention.” – Glennon Doyle Melton

7. “Highly sensitive people are too often perceived as weaklings or damaged goods. To feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is the trademark of the truly alive and compassionate. It is not the empath who is broken, it is society that has become dysfunctional and emotionally disabled. There is no shame in expressing your authentic feelings. Those who are at times described as being a “hot mess” or having “too many issues” are the very fabric of what keeps the dream alive for a more caring, humane world. Never be ashamed to let your tears shine a light in this world.” – Anthon St. Maarten

9. As empaths we’re not here to be sponges or enablers. We’re here to be helpers, guides, and supporters.” – Aletheia Luna

10. “Everything I experience hits me deep, raw, and intense. As an empath I feel the energy of myself and others. As I age, this ability only grows deeper and stranger. ” – Sylvester McNutt III

By Kim Holderness