Are empaths born or made? Are we old souls carrying lifetimes of wisdom, or just people whose nervous systems never quite got the full training manual?
Here’s the thing.
Growing up, our sensitivity can come from a whole range of experiences.
Trauma and stress can wire us to hyper-attune to everything around us. But here’s a twist: sometimes it’s not about what happened, it’s about what didn’t. Maybe no one modeled how to settle the nervous system after excitement or stress. Or maybe things were so chill, or even unusually idyllic, that our system never learned how to adapt to the wild pace of the world.
Take me for example. I spent most of my childhood outside, wandering in the woods. My home environment was mellow, hippie vibes all around. Don’t get me wrong, I have my own childhood stuff. But overall it was chill, and yet I was very sensitive. As a child and as an adult, I’ve felt everything deeply. I like to think I’m an old soul, and I’ve also had to do a lot of learning about nervous system regulation.
So which is it? Nervous system wiring or being an old-soul? Maybe both.
Here’s where it gets extra juicy. On another note, one I’ll explore in another post, there is something undeniably real about energy, telepathy, and consciousness. Sensitive folks often find themselves naturally curious about these realms. Maybe because we already feel more. Maybe because our edges are thinner, our receptors wider open. Maybe because we have been around the reincarnation block a few gazillion times. And then I wonder: why do some people seem to walk through life without a second thought about subtle energy, while others (like us) can’t not notice it?
So many things to ponder.
Reflections for you:
- When did you first notice your sensitivity?
- Do you think it comes more from your environment, or from something innate in you?
- How has your sensitivity been a gift? How has it been a challenge?
- If you believe in old souls, do you think you might be one?
- What role do you think energy, intuition, or consciousness play in your experience of being empathic?
Would you like to explore more about where the root of your sensitivities come from? Contact me, and we can chat about the best options for you to personally learn more!
Much Love,
Rev. Stacia
