An empath is an individual with the uncanny ability to understand and feel the emotions of a person to whom they are in close proximity. Being empathetic is a social ability that can be fostered through time, patience and a strong desire to be empathetic; however, there are many people who are born natural empaths and can pick up instantly on what other people are feeling.

Natural empaths are often very sensitive and quiet. They are that way because it puts them in a very zen-like emotional state that lets them absorb everything that’s going on around them. They are nature’s observers and will pick up on subtle body language hints that will clue them in to someone’s state of heart and mind.

Often, while an empath is still unaware of his or her natural empath traits and abilities, they may find themselves feeling overwhelmed, anxious and oversensitive. A sign you may be in the presence of an empath is their tendency to withdraw within themselves during conversation or to escape conversation. Empaths withdraw to find stability within when they are flooded with others’ emotional output.

It is said “the nearest thing to heaven is a child”

From the sound of little footsteps, their little laughs and giggles, to cool aid on the couch– thank God for kids. When you look into the eyes of a child, they shine. Their lights inside are so bright radiating with love, life and laughter. Do you remember what its like to be a child? Can you bring your consciousness back to when you were 5 years old? If you can, this is what you will remember.

Here are 3 Valuable Lessons From Your Childhood

1. Innocence

Do you remember taking your clothes off and running around naked? Do you remember that shameless feeling? I’m not saying you should go streaking or run around stark but we all had that innocence and that innocence has been lost along the ride of life.

Artist Creates Unbelievable Balancing Rocks Meditation

As seen on Bored Panda

“These seemingly impossible structures require intense concentration and meditative focus. In the video below, Grab spends several minutes nearly frozen, making tiny adjustments until he gets all of the rocks’ centers of gravity just right.”

“Over the past few years of practicing rock balance, simple curiosity has evolved into therapeutic ritual, ultimately nurturing meditative presence, mental well-being, and artistry of design,” writes Grab in his artist statement.