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F r e e m u s i c d o w n l o a d s f o r C e r t i f i e d m e m b e r s : w w w. a b m p . c o m / g o / c e r t i f i e d c e n t r a l 103 emotions, and cognitive empathy, which refers to understanding another's perceptions. 2 I perceive empathy as one of three main spiritual gifts (see below)—it's an extraordinary means of communicating energetically. Energy is information that moves or vibrates. We most tangibly relate to others through sensory energy, which we can obviously hear, see, smell, touch, taste, or know. But subtle energy operates at frequencies that are truly extrasensory, which means they are akin to psychic impressions. We still know what is being communicated, but we do so intuitively, in ways we can't always measure. The verbal spiritual gifts are auditory. The visual spiritual gifts invite pictorial communication. And the empathic spiritual gifts are body-based. In other words, empathically sensitive individuals hear, see, smell, touch, taste, or simply know what's occurring in others (as well as in relation to various parts of their internal self ). There are six main types of empathic gifts. Following is a description of these in relation to the world outside of us. As I explore each gift and showcase how it might apply to your work, pay attention to which of these gifts bring about an "aha" moment within you. Some people have one or two strong empathic abilities, while others can display them all. Natural empathy. Natural empaths sense what is occurring in nature and among natural beings. Their connections could be to animals, plants, rocks, or even celestial bodies. If you are a natural empath, you might be affected by weather patterns or reflect a companion animal's issues. Consider filling your office with natural objects, such as plants and rocks, or making sure your office has natural lighting. You'll feel more grounded and energized. Physical empathy. Physical empaths know what is happening in others' bodies; they also sense the energy in physical objects. Practitioners with this gift often feel their clients' ailments, physical pain, and problems in their own bodies. This can alert you to their needs and provide clues as to your effectiveness. For instance, if you've alleviated a client's ache, the pain will disappear in your own body. Learn how to clear the physical energies that aren't your own when done with a session. For example, wash your hands between sessions and ask your body to release others' afflictions. Set a bowl of rocks in the corner and perceive them as absorbing unnecessary physical issues. Cleanse the rocks by placing them in the sun or rain once a week or so. Emotional empathy. This gift involves feeling another's emotions. This aptitude can invite compassion, but also can emotionally overwhelm, making it hard to distinguish between our feelings and those of others. If you are emotionally empathic, use this sensitivity to relate to your Natural empaths sense what is occurring in nature and among natural beings.