Joining an Empath Community
I know I´m an empath... now what?
The natural next step after finding out you are an empath is to connect. Empaths are usually lonely wolves, not exactly by choice, but to avoid the emotional overload.
There are three communities dedicated to empaths, that I know of. On this lens I´m going to go over pros and contraries of the three.
Please note: I own one. I will try to be as fair as possible under the circumstances nonetheless.
There are also other types of communities that have sections or groups for empaths. I also provide a list of them, but can´t go further as I haven´t been around them yet.
At a glance... - The three main empath communities
It is the biggest and the oldest Empath community.
It´s population is over 10,000 members right now and growing.
It has many strong empaths, the main forum dedicates mainly to people very new to the gifts and coping.
It is the new kid on the block, but not so new by now.
The population is around 700 members.
It gathers spiritual people exploring empathy as a gift.
It is the second one created.
The population is around 700 members.
It gathers a good mix of personalities, interesting conversations and support.
When empaths gather...
Goodies and problems you might find
The goodies
You are in a place where you are normal for a change.
If interested in learning, the growing process skyrockets.
Real communication.
Emotional support.
The problems
Risk of emotional overload.
Those places attract some parasites, psy-vamps and unbalanced people.
Remember
Sensitivity goes both ways!
Leave Ego and fight or flight reactions on the doorstep.
Ask for help, and you will see miracles happening.
Communities´ personalities
The three communities I mentioned have distinctive personalities and do their best to increase the gooddies and compensate the problems on their own particular way. They are also careful with monetization.
Personality
EC has changed greatly for the better since the first time I wrote this. I asked the moderators to give me their version as I did with Tammie; they still are working on it, so I did a small update meantime. Two thumbs up for those ladies who managed to get a grip and steer the community back to its initial aim.
The community has a maternal style. It targets empaths who are new to the gifts (or its awareness) and still trying to cope with them. There are some developed empaths, and very talented people who volunteer to help others.
Goodies
They have starting documentation (Empath survival program) and EFT videos.
They provide emotional support for people in distress.
Problem solving
They discourage religious/spiritual talk in the main forum.
They prohibit mentions to parasites, psy-vamps, and attacks in the main forum.
They encourage people with strong opinions to leave.
They have a strong set of moderators.
You will get into Trouble if
You have a strong emotional presence.
You talk too much about your personal beliefs.
And of course...
if you spam, get into fights too often or show a disruptive behavior.
Monetization
Paid courses
Intuitive consultation
Gift shop
Personality
It gathers people who walk the spiritual path, there are many developed empaths and light workers. The system is horizontal in the sense that there are no leaders, each person is assumed to have the potential to be the biggest authority in something, and the search of that uniqueness is encouraged. From the same perspective, philosophical, and religious plurality is accepted and respected (as long as they are under the light). Everyone add their own gifts to help others in their own development.
Goodies
They have starting documentation (
).
There are different groups actively developed for self awareness (Empath games, Meditation room, etc)
The community is very active from the growing encouragement perspective.
Problem solving
Encourage people to enter the site in the right mindset (library or garden)
Discourage advertising
Discourage activities leading to vertical systems (leader/follower type of relationships)
Encourage respect for plurality in terms of ideas and beliefs
They have a strong set of moderators
You will get into Trouble if
You whine or vent too much, not looking for a solution (just to release stress).
You are an emotional parasite of any type.
You are using the community as platform for a business (advertising, whether it is spelled out or hidden).
And of course...
if you spam, get into fights too often or show a disruptive behavior.
Monetization
I asked Tammie, Empath Chat owner, for help. These are her words
Personality
Bold for an empath community. We are not as fluffy as most empath sites. We take a very realistic view of empathy, for day to day issues, to survival type skills. The only rule on the site is that you have no right to tell another what faith or path they should walk. Because of this we have a lovely blend of people that respect each others views.
Goodies
Information on nonconventional empath skills. Most use the site as a step up site, we have very few newbies. We help each other learn and grow, sharing and trading what we have learned. There is an online store available to everyone.
Problem solving
Because of the free thinking on the site, problems are almost tackled till a solution is found. There is nothing over looked. There are brilliant folks that are very helpful.
Trouble? : lol
Its hard to get into trouble, all we ask is for honesty. Unkindness is dealt with on an individual basis.
Monetization
Community marketplace.
Training Book from Empath Zone Community
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