No, you need us to write more verbose musings , so you can reassemble it and evade..again.
That must be immensely life sucking at times man..
All this cause I disagreed with Ed about me and my ego ? Those who know me best around here all know how I look forward to the death of my own ego. I'll tell you myself, when I came here, my ego was crippled. I'm all about adapting. I practice forgiveness and unconditional love. I do put others before myself. I'm fine sitting in the flame until I can go deeper, by egotistical standards the flames are unhealthy. Is there still an ego inside ? Yes, but it's not even close to what you think it is, and yes it's pretty freaking strong from the amount of times it's shattered, and it's become callous from the wisdom I've obtained. On a side note, I'm not boasting, but rather this is your topic. More Edvard's topic actually, he's actually the lead in this groupthink.
by Spatial MindNow Ed, when I extend my hand, I'll pull you up if you allow it, but I cannot be pulled down where you are, the highest would be so disappointed.
This is why I can't take much of what you say seriously because it's so obviously exaggerated. You portray a Christ complex very well. It's funny to me. But I wonder if you push it so far into the realm of humor because you don't want anyone to know how much you truly care about others.
by Spatial MindWhat is it ? The extended hand comment ? You and Edvard seem to take that seriously. My humor is too rough it seems." It seems". I make a joke and people start calling me blind to my so called big ego. I'll tone it down for you guys.
You should try self-deprecating humor, although I fear you'd just sound honest.
by Spatial MindOr maybe you're an empath but you think it's just HSP, my little pony.
Lets put this to the test.
http://www.drjudithorloff.com/Free-Articles/emotional-empath-EF.htm
This I think explains an empath rather well.
QUIZ: AM I AN EMPATH?
Ask yourself:
Have I been labeled as “too emotional†or overly sensitive?
If a friend is distraught, do I start feeling it too?
Are my feelings easily hurt?
Am I emotionally drained by crowds, require time alone to revive?
Do my nerves get frayed by noise, smells, or excessive talk?
Do I prefer taking my own car places so that I can leave when I please?
Do I overeat to cope with emotional stress?
Am I afraid of becoming engulfed by intimate relationships?
If you answer “yes†to 1-3 of these questions, you’re at least part empath. Responding “yes†to more than 3 indicates that you’ve found your emotional type.
According to this "test" I am part empath. I have been too emotional in the past especially when something really pissed me off and I have been very angry. I need times to revive. Not by crowds, they are OK, but I do need a lot of own time after a lot of activity and social interaction. The key here I think if my friend feels bad, do I FEEL it to? I have one good friend especially and I am very protective of her. I do not want bad for her. But I do not feel a thing when she is sick for example. She was in and out of hospital a good while and could have died but I didn't feel her pain. I have never felt someone else's pain. I don't know how that works. Sometimes I think people are lying when they think other people's emotion rubs off on them.
HSP test:
I am easily overwhelmed by strong sensory input. X
I seem to be aware of subtleties in my environment. X
Other people's moods affect me.
I tend to be very sensitive to pain.
I find myself needing to withdraw during busy days,into bed or into a darkened room or any place where I can have some privacy and relief from stimulation. X
I am particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine. X
I am easily overwhelmed by things like bright lights, strong smells,coarse fabrics,or sirens close by.
I have a rich,complex inner life. X
I am made uncomfortable by loud noises.
I am deeply moved by the arts or music. X
My nervous system sometimes feels so frazzled that I just have to go off by myself. X
I am conscientious. X
I startle easily.
I get rattled when I have a lot to do in a short amount of time. X
When people are uncomfortable in a physical environment I tend to know what needs to be done to make it more comfortable (like changing the lighting or the seating).
I am annoyed when people try to get me to do too many things at once. X
I try hard to avoid making mistakes or forgetting things. X
I make a point to avoid violent movies and TV shows.
I become unpleasantly aroused when a lot is going on around me.
Being very hungry creates a strong reaction in me,disrupting my concentration or mood.
Changes in my life shake me up. X
I notice and enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds, works of art. X
I find it unpleasant to have a lot going on at once. X
I make it a high priority to arrange my life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations. X
I am bothered by intense stimuli, like loud noises or chaotic scenes.
When I must compete or be observed while performing a task, I become so nervous or shaky that I do much worse than I would otherwise.
When I was a child, my parents or teachers seemed to see me as sensitive or shy. X
15 or higher makes you a HSP. I ticked those applying to me.
After reading about this yesterday I took the second test you posted. I don't have to take the first. Just reading it is clear enough. I just thought I was neurotic and not into crowds.. and capable of being overly dramatic. This is probably something very common in anyone with an anxiety problem. I need to look into it more.
I do think you need to feel what others do to be an empath. I think the test is wrong thinking you can be one just being a tad sensitive to other things and still don't give a shit about others. Being an empath is of course about relations to others.
I appreciate your input and would like a better definition.