Theoretically, being an empathic or clairsentient being is the same thing, however, one has a heightened sense. The term empath, or being empathic, seems to be the buzzword over the last 10 to 15 years. Whether this is due to the advanced population of crystal, rainbow, and indigo children, or simply a way for the spiritual community to recognize those that have exceptionally high resonance to people, places, and things.

Here’s a handy breakdown.

Empath

• Feels emotions and energy of people in the environment around them.
• Capable of perceiving the pain of others at close proximity.

Clairsentient

• Senses what others are thinking.
• Capable of perceiving when someone is in danger or pain, even at a distance.
• Capable of sensing when someone is watching them.
• Can be highly aware of environmental issues even if they are far from the area.

So which are you? Most of us are actually a combination of the two. Being clairsentient, you also have the characteristics, traits, and abilities of the empath. However, in my findings, an empath can be more physically and emotionally troubled by what they perceive.

Simply put, because we're mammals we'll always have the ability to tune into and actually use our sixth sense, which is actually clairsentience. Unfortunately, however, many of us don't follow those gut instincts because they often don't seem logical or can't be proven... that is until the proof is in front of us. It's when we're faced with the fact that our gut instincts are bang-on that we sit up and take notice. This was the case for me as a young adult, and you've likely gone through this yourself.

I often recommend to new students that they test their abilities with mundane or inconsequential decisions. What does your gut tell you about something or someone? What are you feeling when you walk into a room? Do you feel you're going to have a good day? You get the idea. You can ask your body to tell you the answer to a yes or no question pertaining to just about every choice there is to make in your daily living. Give it a try. I'll bet your animal-like instincts are quite intact.

Author's Bio: 

Experiencing paranormal and spiritual phenomenon for more than five decades, Lisa began seeing spirit at the young age of four years. Around the age of six Lisa knew there was more to this world than what we see in the here and now. Information was imparted to Lisa about living multiple lifetimes and thus began her deeper understanding of the spiritual realm, reincarnation, and the possibility of communication with those in-between lives.
Today, Lisa’s communication with departed loved ones and ancestors have touched thousands of people worldwide. Lisa is a Survival Evidence Medium, meaning she is able to bridge the gap between that of the living and the dead by providing evidential proof of life after death via detailed messages and proven facts.
Lisa’s written works have been featured on websites, in print magazines, and her own personal blog. Her first book, The Lessons of Jesus Christ, was published in 2013. Her book, The Visible Energy Around Us: A 4 Week Guide to Reading the Aura is a self-study class you can take at your own pace. Two more books are in the works; From His Lips: 365 Daily Devotions from Jesus Christ and Tracking; Following Your Loved One’s Passage to Heaven.
Lisa has made appearances on television and radio, hosted her own shows on CBS and Blog Talk Radio, and won the American 2014 Best Psychic award. Lisa works with various law enforcement agencies throughout the country as an advisor on missing persons and criminal cases, teaches spiritual development classes, inspirationally speaks and holds public Spirit Galleries nationwide. Lisa is a certified Spiritualist Healer, Reiki Master, Certified Spiritualist Medium, Certified Psychic Medium, Ordained Spiritualist Minister, Ordained Metaphysical Minister, and currently holds a Bachelor’s degree in Metaphysical Sciences from The University of Sedona.
Lisa also presents at a multitude of Spiritual, Metaphysical and Consciousness events. Her sense of humor as well as her vast knowledge of the subject matter make her an internationally sought after speaker, presenter and instructor.
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