The Empath Detox

To make the impact you are meant to make in this world, it’s imperative that you are living in your highest vibration possible. As empaths, our ability to feel others’ energy is what allows us to connect to people, understand what they’re going through, and alter how we show up in the world for the sake of others and ourselves. Oftentimes, it’s also what prevents us from living in our highest vibration, as our energy becomes susceptible to the rapid shifts in energy around us - and more importantly, the effect those shifts have on our own emotions. It’s a frequent occurrence that I walk into a crowded space and unapologetically declare, “I can’t stay here.” When I’m in a place where the collective energy is in direct contradiction to mine, I can become so overwhelmed that I feel the need to physically leave, unless there is a secluded space that provides me a big enough “bubble” for protection. The energy of other people and our surroundings plays a profound role in our own vibration. As an empath, you are highly vulnerable to the energy of everything around you, both positive and negative. What does it mean to be in a “high vibration”? Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t mean that you are happy at all times. It simply means that you are in alignment with what feels authentic and good to you, and the life you want to live. You feel empowered that what you’re allowing into your life matches up with where you want to be and what you want to move towards.. High vibe situations might include: Being in a relationship that makes you feel seen and loved, with someone you respect and love in return Having a career that feels purpose-driven, surrounded by leaders you respect, and coworkers who feel like teammates Surrounding yourself with friends you can be yourself around. I’m talking about the friends you would call first if you lost your job or broke up with your partner. The ones who’ve probably seen you naked or at your most vulnerable. The ones who’ve held your hair back after a ratchet night out. Those friends. Most activities, in and of themselves, aren’t specifically “high vibe” or “low vibe”. A night of drinking with friends can be high vibe if you’re all in good spirits and having a great time. Now, if we throw in a few unnecessary rounds of shots and some people you aren’t too fond of, you’ve got the makings of an instant energy shift. Now, imagine being alone in your living room, trying to drink away your sadness. Same physical activity, much different circumstances - and much different vibe. One could easily come up with activities that seem obviously dark or low vibe: excessive drinking, partaking in drugs, cheating on a partner, stealing, and so on. But there are much more innocent things we do day in and day out that don’t feel authentic to us or the life we want to lead. If you’re feeling consistent anxiety or stress about a person or situation, it’s worth diving into what about it doesn’t feel good to you, and making any necessary adjustments. Make it your job to find peace in your inner world and you’ll never be in lower vibrations for too long. So how do we keep our vibration high and unaffected? The “easiest” thing in the world would be to simply remove ourselves from situations, people and places that don’t make us feel at peace. But of course, this is unrealistic in practice and contrary to our missions here in this time and place. You are an empath for a reason. Your sensitivities are your superpower, and the world and its people, in all vibrational states, need you. Our best defense - and ultimately our best offense - is to do everything in our power to raise and maintain our own vibration. When we are not protecting our energy, we create space for lower frequencies to enter in, blocking us from all that we are here to create and do. The intent of this book is to provide my fellow sensitive souls with the tools to raise and maintain a high vibration. While I don’t particularly like gimmicks (“30 Days to Enlightenment!”), I wanted to provide an experience that would feel tangible and not overwhelming, for perhaps already overwhelmed, empathic souls. Tackle one item per day over eleven days, spread it out over several weeks, or implement multiple tactics all at once. Find the strategy that works for you and your life. You can’t mess this up!