In my posts and books, I often discuss the importance of meditation and breathing techniques for an Empath. Not only as a way to gain a greater insight into life, and to build intuition, but to get in charge of the emotions we experience, both our own and those we pick up from others.

Meditation and breathing techniques are the simplest ways to empower the mind, and to better help us to tune into our Empathic abilities.

The thing is, as Empaths, we experience a life that is not only based on our own thoughts and emotions, but on those triggered by other people’s energy. So, we really have to get in charge of our emotions and thoughts.

It is said that the average person has about thirty-five thoughts a minute. Now, I can’t say whether that is true for everyone, I’m not even sure how thoughts are measured, but we certainly think more than we realise.

Consistent positive thoughts tend to bring about positivity in our world. However, it is when our thoughts become dark, menacing and repetitive that they make life more challenging. Which, sadly, for the majority, is often the case. Especially when experiencing difficulties or stress in life.

Research

Research has shown that negative thought patterns are inflammatory. Meaning, they are not only disruptive to our mental health but also to our physical. The body and mind are connected. What weakens one will weaken the other.

As most of you know, getting out of a repetitive thinking pattern is not easy to do, especially when thoughts have been triggered by stress, trauma or ‘people factors.’ But training our mind for stillness, through meditation, can be a passport to a healthier and happier life.

The best ways to do this is by disengaging from any emotion-fuelling thoughts the second they arise, as well as developing a calmer mind that empowers the brain not to be activated at the slightest thing.

Unfortunately, many Empaths struggle with meditation, for the reason they have active creative minds. And this is why breathing techniques work exceptionally well.

However, because I know of the many benefits of meditation for an Empath, I have created a three-minute meditation, designed especially for the busy Empath mind. Even though it is only short, when done regularly, it can work wonders.

Here it is:

What You Need

You will need a loud ticking clock, or at least loud enough to hear, and a comfortable place to sit where you won’t be disturbed.

Technique

Close your eyes
Focus your mind on the clock ticking. One tick should be one second.
Now, start counting back from thirty. Allow your mind to go nowhere else except the ticking clock and your count.
When you reach one, fold over one of your fingers and go back to counting back from thirty. Continue for another five rounds. Folding over a finger after each round (your fingers are your counters).
If you find your mind attempting to wander, simply bring it back to the count and the tick of the clock.
After six rounds of counting back from thirty, your mini meditation is done.

How easy was that? Three minutes and done.

I have also put together a selection of YouTube videos on meditation and breathing techniques that are suitable for empowering the Empath mind.

Click on them and see which one you resonate with.

Enjoy…