Every pet is an empath. The term gets used loosely in our human world but animals are the real deal. True empaths.
Humans can experience empathy (this is different than being an empath). And there are a small percentage of humans that are true empaths. But every single animal IS a true empath.
That’s why they know how you feel even if you try to hide it. That’s why they absorb your energy. They are emotional sponges for ALL emotions, good and bad.
This is why many develop behavior issues or physical illness and disease. They become overwhelmed by the information overload from YOUR emotions.
This is why they connect so deeply with their humans.
This is why some animals do not enjoy being in crowds or around certain human individuals. They are sensitive to the energy of others but also the energy of the environment.
They have heightened emotional sensitivity compared to the majority of humans.
This is why they get overjoyed with excitement when they see you. But also why they take it so personally if they make a mistake or when you hurt their feelings.
Because they are so emotionally sensitive it is easy to see why those that suffer from abuse (physical or emotional) or neglect carry that for so long.
It is also easy to see how anxious or naughty behaviors develop.
If every time you interact with your pet, you remembered they are empaths, how would that change the way you engage? Especially during times they misunderstand or make a mistake.
Lastly, if you stop and think about how your pet is an emotional sponge (a trait of an empath), how much better would you manage YOUR emotions, stresses, and frustrations for THEIR benefit? Being more emotionally intelligent, more emotionally regulated, and more emotionally balanced directly increases your pets quality of life. And quite frankly, their life expectancy.
Every single one of you are sharing your life and your home with an empath animal. A TRUE empath. Let that sink in. Let that really sink in.
