How to Befriend Your Emotions

Compassionate people feel a lot of emotions within themselves, from other people and even their environment. Without proper boundaries, people can easily become overwhelmed by these feeling states. This can manifest as panic attacks, or some people try to repress the emotion for it only to reemerge later as an illness or emotional outburst. Others try to battle with their emotions in an effort to ward them off yet this only intensifies them. There is another way to cope with emotional states. You can learn how to “be” with your emotion without becoming the emotion.

Sit with Your Experience– This may take some practice because it feels uncomfortable. The temporarily discomfort will transform into another emotion or even a peaceful state. Be patient and stay with it. Lean into what your body or mind is telling you and “be” with it. We always make time for a friend to sit with us, make time for your emotions.

Call out the Emotion by Name– When you address a friend, you use their name. Do the same for your emotion. Identify, anger as anger, sadness as sadness and hurt as hurt. If you have difficulty identifying emotions you can use a feeling chart or attend short term therapy.

Observe the Emotion- Look at the emotion as if you are outside of it. Mindfulness, meditation and detachment help you do this. What does the emotion feel like? Look like? Come up with as many one word adjectives as you can. Watch the emotions flow by you as if going down a river or floating by like clouds in the sky.

Breathe- Focus on your breath, instead of the emotional pain. Often your breath will relax your mind and body, allowing the energy to flow out. You may experience a few tears, laughter or another form of release.

Remember, Emotions are Your Friends

Often we view emotions as something to get rid of. Some emotions arise out of no where, some are other people’s and you have your own emotions. Each one can tell us something about ourselves, our world and the people in it. The next time you have a feeling, invite it in for tea, sit a spell and find out what it has to teach you.

How do you befriend your emotions?

Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and spiritual coach. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

Check out my YouTube Channel: Lisa Hutchison LMHC

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Transforming Negativity Into Your Greatest Strength- Full Moon Eclipse Scorpio, Mercury Retrograde

Empathic helpers often have difficulty communicating their needs and wants. With great sensitivity comes a tendency to overly focus on the negative. This can cause your energy to deplete and your health to decline. This Scorpio full moon eclipse and mercury retrograde is the perfect time to focus on your passion and joy, while transforming negativity into your greatest strength. Today, I am writing and including a video reading about the Full Moon Eclipse in Scorpio, Mercury Retrograde which starts May 5th.

The Full Moon

The full moon is a time to surrender and release. Let go of whatever you no longer need, outdated fears, limitation, clutter, etc. forgive, release negative energies. Great time to smudge or have an energy session.

Meditate around and on the day of the full moon and write down your impressions. Meditation will help you focus and ground. Let go of those insecurities. Write down your dreams and pay attention to synchronicity. These are messages from the Divine showing you, you are on the right path.

Scorpio Full Moon-Eclipse Energy

Scorpio is the sign of the scorpion.  Now is the time to release dark moods and grudges. Allow yourself to release the past, which includes the past trauma and hurt. This is a time of transformation. Do a ritual to release because the energy is powerful. Forgiveness work can serve you well. Write out a list of who and what you forgive. Forgiveness doesn’t release others from responsibility or make what they have said or done right. It allows you to move on without carrying excess pain. Face your deepest fears because you can and will transform them into your strengths. 

Since the full moon can accentuate emotions now is the time to watch those thoughts. Work your creativity this moon cycle, channel any fear into your art. You will not only heal yourself but maybe someone else. Surrender to the divine

We have an eclipse as well. Eclipses come in pairs. This is video 2/2. A week after this eclipse, look back over your life and your goals. Review what happened in order to get the full eclipse story. You may want to watch video 1/1 of the new moon eclipse in Aries. 

A full moon eclipse brings in powerful energies for an ending or the completion of a goal, relationship or situation. Release the past, because you want to make room for something brand new! With Aries a couple of weeks ago, we were given a boost of courage to walk through the door. Now a door suddenly closes and things are out of your hands. Release control and allow events and people to be what they are. Rather than dwell on what is lost remember nothing within you can even be lost or gone. What is meant for you will happen. You have all the knowledge, lessons and strength to continue forward. Eclipses have a way of taking us off one path and putting us on another. Trust you are on the right path.  

Mercury Retrograde

We are in a Mercury Retrograde in this sign of Taurus. This is what you value. It could be your time, money, or peace of mind. Continue to review how you are spending your energy and this includes your money. Slow down any financial decisions and set good boundaries. As always mercury involves our communication, double check those emails, texts and documents before sending. Check travel plans because there can be delays.

During this moon, meditate to soothe your emotions. Meditate every day, especially around the eclipse full moon to ease tension and stress. Trust. believe and receive. Write down your impressions. Meditation will help you focus and ground, let go of those insecurities. Write down your dreams and pay attention to synchronicity. These are messages from the Divine showing you, you are on the right path.

Listen deep within.

Let’s pick some cards to see what you need to focus on during this full moon eclipse Scorpio, Mercury Retrogarde Taurus. This reading resonate with you b-day, moon sign or rising sign in Taurus or Scorpio. All empaths, no matter what your astrological sign because you are sensitive to energies.

Video Reading

How can you transform negativity into your greatest strength?

Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist, spiritual coach and creative writing teacher. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

Check out my YouTube Channel: Lisa Hutchison LMHC

How to Identify Emotionally Unavailable People

Emotionally unavailable defined

Emotionally unavailable people avoid, reject or push aside emotional expressions most of the time when relating to others. This includes their own and other people’s emotions. This behavior also causes disruption in their relationships with others, on a regular basis.

This rejection of emotions creates safety for themselves because they do not have to feel the sadness, anger, grief or guilt they or others experience. Many people who are emotionally unavailable are inept when it comes to handling the emotional part of a relationship.

Some people who experience extreme change or trauma may be emotionally unavailable for a period of time, this is a situational type of unavailability. Once they process the change or trauma, they would return to being emotionally responsive again in the future. What I am writing about here is a chronic pattern of behavior.

Although emotional unavailability creates safety, it is not a healthy way of relating to others or even yourself. When a person cuts off their own emotional expression, they are also cutting off access to joy, pleasure and love. The brain can not select which emotions to keep and which to shut off. To an emotionally unavailable person, all of these emotions feel overwhelming because they haven’t learned to sit with and process emotions.

Recognizing the signs

Often clients say they didn’t recognize an emotionally unavailable person at first but did notice overtime some of these signs:

1. The person is uncomfortable whenever feelings are talked about.
2. The person minimizes your feelings. (It isn’t that bad..etc.)
3. The person becomes defensive when conflicts arise. (They often blame other people or lie to take the focus off of themselves)
4. Pull a disappearing act with texting. (Rather than respond to a text, they ignore or ghost. They may also reappear without a reason given as to why they left in the first place)
5. They tune you out by appearing busy on their devices. (This is used an as excuse as to why they can’t talk. They are answering “important texts”, right in the middle of a video game or on social media, all the time.)
6. They may be addicted to or abuse substances. (Any substance or activity that takes them away from themselves and away from feeling. Examples include being a workaholic, social media, people pleaser and any and all drugs/alcohol)
7. They don’t respect your time. Emotionally unavailable people often change plans or cancel a lot. This is a way to keep you an emotional distance from you.
8. They may lack empathy and judge emotions as weak. Any emotional expression is judged and criticized. You may hear, “Don’t be so sensitive.” “You are too intense.”
9. Emotional unavailability can cross the line into emotional abuse. Watch for gaslighting, when a person tries to deny your reality or invalidate it.
10. They may be a perfectionist. In an effort to hide their emotions, they will find some “flaw” to focus on. They may insist they can’t get past this in you and end the relationship to avoid emotional intimacy. Don’t take the bait and feel bad about yourself. Remember it’s a tactic to create emotional distance and walk away.

When you encounter an Emotionally Unavailable Person

1. Focus on your feelings. Write in a journal. If you find it necessary to communicate your feelings be prepared for a response that may be less than supportive. Keep the focus on your feelings, without blame. Use I feel statements.
2. Consider how this is effecting your health. It may be that having a close relationship is too draining, the cost may be too high for you to remain at that level of emotional accessibility. A casual connection may be best or a relationship that focuses on tasks, rather than emotions.
3. Analyze control issues. Emotionally unavailable people want to be in control, they do not want to change to consider your energy or boundaries. Also, you cannot make an emotionally unavailable person emotionally available but you can change how you interact with them.
4. Consider your own counseling- Are you emotionally unavailable? Some people who are emotionally unavailable or restricted, gravitate towards other people like themselves or what feels comfortable. This can be because of a processing disorder, trauma or you may have grown up in a family who was emotionally unavailable. If you recognize yourself here, the question is are you ready to heal and feel?
5. Sometimes it is best to leave the relationship. It isn’t easy to walk away. If you find your emotional needs are not being met or you are being emotionally abused, it is best to move on.
6. Take Good Care of You! Practice self-compassion, self-care and self-love.

Can something be learned here?

The question is do they want to learn and do you want to learn? There is always something you can learn about yourself and others. If an emotionally unavailable person acknowledges this is a problem in their life, there is hope if this is something they will or are working on in therapy.

Each relationship must be considered on a case by case basis. If you are struggling in a relationship with a person who is emotionally unavailable, counseling is your best first step to gain support, guidance and education. This blog is merely a starting part to raise awareness.

What is your experience with emotionally unavailable people?

Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and spiritual coach. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

Check out my YouTube Channel: Lisa Hutchison LMHC

Balancing Your Energy with Others in Relationships-Libra Full Moon

Empathic helpers often have difficulty communicating their needs and wants. With great sensitivity comes a tendency to overly focus on other’s and ignore the self. This can cause your energy to deplete and your health to decline. This Libra full moon is the perfect time to focus on the relationships that mean the most to you, whether its romantic, friendship or work related. Today, I am writing and including a video reading about the Full Moon Libra, which starts April 6th.

The Full Moon

The full moon is a time to surrender and release. Let go of whatever you no longer need, outdated fears, limitation, clutter, etc. forgive, release negative energies. Great time to smudge or have an energy session.

Meditate around and on the day of the full moon and write down your impressions. Meditation will help you focus and ground. Let go of those insecurities. Write down your dreams and pay attention to synchronicity. These are messages from the Divine showing you, you are on the right path.

Listen deep within during this time.

Libra Full Moon

Libra is the sign of the scales.  It is known for harmony, compromise, partnerships and balance. This can be romantic, friendship or business partners. There is an increased tension and pressure in the air due to this moon. You may feel conflicted between focusing on yourself and the needs of a relationship. Some of you may be elevating your relationship to the next level while others will be calling it quits. If you continue in your relationship, know there will be some changes. It is important to keep those lines of communication open and express your authentic feelings. Let go of those fears, insecurities and your ego. You can create a win-win situation if you give and take. Libra will help soften these conflicts.

During this moon, meditate to soothe your emotions. Meditate every day, especially around the moon to ease tension and stress. Write down your impressions. Meditation will help you focus and ground, let go of those insecurities. Write down your dreams and pay attention to synchronicity. These are messages from the Divine showing you, you are on the right path.

Listen deep within.

Let’s pick some cards to see what we need to focus on during this full moon Libra.   This reading resonate with you b-day in Aries or Libra. Moon sign rising sign. All empaths, no matter what your astrological sign because you are sensitive to energies.

Video Reading

How can you balance your energies with other people’s in relationships?

Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist, spiritual coach and creative writing teacher. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

Check out my YouTube Channel: Lisa Hutchison LMHCEdit

How to Connect with & Recognize Your Angels

When I was a child, my Mom told me everyone has a guardian angel. This angel watches over and protects you. I also learned through church that their were angels mentioned in the bible. Even though I had this cognitive knowledge, I didn’t feel angels in my life until I was older. I learned once I was aware and open, I could connect with my angels at any time and any place.

Tips for Connecting with your angels

Here I have listed some general ways to connect with your angels that have worked for me. You may already be doing some of these or perhaps using other ways to connect. Share your methods in the comments down below after you finish reading the blog to help others connect.

Be open- Remember to ask for help. We all have free will. Your angels cannot step in, unless you are willing or specifically ask for their help. 

Trust- Believe and know you are worthy of receiving angelic help. If you don’t feel worthy, act as if you are. In fact, expect help because you are a Divine child of God.    

Express gratitude- Thank the angels for their connection. You can phrase an affirmation: Angels, Thank you for your presence in my life.

Create some positive energy- Positive energy will increase your frequency and help you connect. 

Create a scared space or time. Make sure you are in a quiet place where you will not be interrupted. Shut off your phone and any other electronics. Light a candle and play soft music. 

Practice a meditation or visualization. Center yourself through your breath and slow your mind down, in order to receive angelic messages.

Pick some angel cards. I often pick angel cards for myself and my clients during spiritual coaching sessions.

Writing. Connect with the angels through writing. You can start by writing out an intention and write down any and all impressions you receive.  Ask the angels a question and allow them to direct your writing instrument.

Prayer. Prayer can be a wonderful way to connect with the angels. Pray to God or address a specific angel with your request. 

How Do I Know It’s an Angel? Recognizing the Signs

Angels attempt to connect with us in a variety of ways. It is often ourselves who are blocked or resistant to the communication, either consciously or subconsciously. Once you learn to be open and receive their communications, you won’t doubt anymore.

You will come to learn each angel has a unique sign to connect with you. In general, these are some tell tale signs of connection after you ask for help. This week notice, write down or record all the signs and synchronicities you receive.
Trust your intuition knows. If you feel or know it is an angel, it most likely is.

Here are some ways angels reach out to contact you.

You receive an idea or inspiration 

Repeating numbers 1:11, 12:34, 3:33, etc.  

Finding feathers 

The message is direct or lighthearted and full of love 

You receive a peaceful feeling  

You hear a word or sentence 

You hear a song with a specific message to you or you hear songs about angels. There are an endless list of songs about angels. Some songs are Send me an Angel, Calling All Angels, She Talks To Angels, etc. (Helpful Tip: You may want to listen to your favorite “angel” song to increase your frequency and chances of connection)  

You see an actual angel   

Some angels have a scent associated to them. You may smell a specific scent after your request for help. 

You have a dream of an angel 

You suddenly meet or see the name of an angel, such as a person named Michael offers you help, after you ask Archangel Michael for assistance.

These are a few of the many ways, angels let us know we are not alone, always cared for and protected. Keep an open mind and an open heart.   

How do you connect with and recognize your angels?

Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and spiritual coach. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

Check out my YouTube Channel: Lisa Hutchison LMHC

Release the trauma and pain (from the last three years)- Virgo Full Moon

Empathic helpers often have difficulty communicating their needs and wants. With great sensitivity comes a tendency to become attached to trauma and pain. This can cause your energy to deplete and your health to decline. This Virgo full moon is the perfect time to let go of the trauma and pain from eth last three years. Today, I am writing and including a video reading about the Full Moon Virgo, which starts March 7th.

The Full Moon

The full moon is a time to surrender and release. Let go of whatever you no longer need, outdated fears, limitation, clutter, etc. forgive, release negative energies. Great time to smudge or have an energy session.

Meditate around and on the day of the full moon and write down your impressions. Meditation will help you focus and ground. Let go of those insecurities. Write down your dreams and pay attention to synchronicity. These are messages from the Divine showing you, you are on the right path.

Listen deep within during this time.

Virgo Full Moon

Virgo is the sign of the virgin. It is known for health, holistic treatments, analysis, discipline and structure. Since the full moon can accentuate emotions, now is the time to watch your inner critical voice and self-esteem. Take responsibility for your thoughts, feelings and actions. We all have trauma and pain to work through from the last three years, now is the time to address the issues that most need healing. Work your creativity this moon cycle, channel any anger or fear into your art. You will not only heal yourself but maybe someone else. Surrender to the Divine and remember we are not in control much of the time. You can control your behaviors.

During this moon, meditate to soothe your emotions. Meditate every day, especially around the moon to ease tension and stress. Write down your impressions. Meditation will help you focus and ground, let go of those insecurities. Write down your dreams and pay attention to synchronicity. These are messages from the Divine showing you, you are on the right path.

Listen deep within.

Let’s pick some cards to see what we need to focus on during this full moon Leo.   This reading resonate with you b-day in Pisces or Virgo. Moon sign rising sign. All empaths, no matter what your astrological sign because you are sensitive to energies.

Video Reading

Virgo Full Moon

How can you let go of the trauma and pain from the last three years?

Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist, spiritual coach and creative writing teacher. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

Check out my YouTube Channel: Lisa Hutchison LMHC

When an Empath is Lied To

Some lies alter relationships forever. This can result in the connection ending but for some they chose to rebuild a new foundation of trust. Each situation is unique and depends upon the personal history of both parties involved.

Are Empaths Human Lie Detectors?

Empaths highly value the truth. This does not mean an empath would never lie. However, when sensitive people do not tell the truth, they feel out of integrity and balance, an experience they need to rectify immediately. Overall, empaths resonate with truth telling and those who are similar to them. In fact, they will risk telling the truth, even when it brings them controversy and conflict. I see many whistleblowers as empaths.

Many articles online claim empaths are natural lie detectors. It is true, many empaths can sense when something is off or know when they are being lied to. I don’t feel comfortable using this as an absolute. Claiming this can set up sensitive people to feel shamed when they are betrayed by a lie. We all have blind spots, sometimes you will be lied to and not see it coming. These are most likely your closest relationships or someone you have a karmic connection to.

Please do not question your sense of identity because someone presents a false story. People lie when it covers their self interest. It is easier for them to fabricate “a truth” to suit their needs than have the courage to face reality. Sometimes you will get caught in the aftermath. Even though you may feel foolish, it is their behavior that is foolish. Don’t take on their emotions or responsibility.

Betrayal as a Gift

This past year, I had a couple of instances where people I once trusted, lied to me. In both instances, I felt betrayed and angry. I did confront both parties with what was said and what they did. Despite the truth being told, both parties minimized it. These are not bad people and they did not lie to hurt me but more to avoid uncomfortable feelings within themselves. It was their lack of responsibility that was the factor for me to change how I associated with them.

Emotionally, a betrayal hurts but spiritually it is a call for ourselves to reclaim our power in some area of our lives. There are lessons here, if you are willing to learn. For me, it was a confirmation to trust my inner voice, no matter what other’s say. It is also a reminder of how strong I am as a person. Despite what others do and say, I am still here and I am still going to be who I came here to be.

Rebuilding Trust

Whether you continue the relationship with another or break off the connection, your sense of trust needs to be rebuilt. Trust takes time, make sure you give yourself patience. I can’t tell you if it will take three months, six months or a even a year to heal you. It depends upon the lie that was told, the amount of work you and/or the other person do, and even your past experiences.

If you are moving forward on your own or in a relationship, communication with yourself needs to be restored. Listen to your inner voice, journal, sit with yourself, meditate or pray. You need to process, go within and seek guidance.

To heal yourself, spend time in nature. Nature does not lie. Your soul can be soothed by the natural rhythms and truths found here.

If you are in a relationship, communication is key. You need to talk about your feelings and what happened. You may want to seek out couples or individual therapy to learn better ways to communicate.

Time will tell, along with people’s actions. Do people do what they say? Maybe this person is a compulsive liar. In this instance, trust can never be rebuilt, unless the other party does some serious work on themselves.

How do you cope with lying behavior?

Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and spiritual coach. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

Check out my YouTube Channel: Lisa Hutchison LMHC

Be Aware of Other’s Arrogance- Leo Full Moon

Empathic helpers often have difficulty communicating their needs and wants. With great sensitivity comes a tendency to become triggered by lower vibrational energies, such as other’s arrogance. This can cause you to become reactive, defensive and confrontational. This Leo moon is the perfect time to release your own and other people’s pride. Today, I am writing and including a video reading about the Full Moon Leo, which starts February 5th.

The Full Moon

The full moon is a time to surrender and release. Let go of whatever you no longer need, outdated fears, limitation, clutter, etc. forgive, release negative energies. Great time to smudge or have an energy session.

Meditate around and on the day of the full moon and write down your impressions. Meditation will help you focus and ground. Let go of those insecurities. Write down your dreams and pay attention to synchronicity. These are messages from the Divine showing you, you are on the right path.

Listen deep within during this time.

Leo Full Moon

Leo is the sign of the lion. It is known for ambition, determination, taking center stage, and the heart. Since the full moon can accentuate emotions, now is the time to watch your ego. Don’t go over the top or let pride get in the way, especially around people who act arrogant. Your buttons may get pushed by them. Work your creativity this moon cycle, channel any anger or fear into your art. You will not only heal yourself but maybe someone else. Surrender pride to the divine, remember we are not in control much of the time. You can control your behaviors.

During this moon, meditate to soothe your emotions. Meditate every day, especially around the moon to ease tension and stress. Write down your impressions. Meditation will help you focus and ground, let go of those insecurities. Write down your dreams and pay attention to synchronicity. These are messages from the Divine showing you, you are on the right path.

Listen deep within.

Let’s pick some cards to see what we need to focus on during this full moon Leo.   This reading resonate with you b-day in Aquarius or Leo. Moon sign rising sign. All empaths, no matter what your astrological sign because you are sensitive to energies.

Video Reading

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How can you let go of other people’s anger and arrogance this Full Moon?

Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and writing coach. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

Check out my YouTube Channel: Lisa Hutchison LMHC

How Archangels Help Empaths Protect and Utilize Their Sensitivity

Most empaths and empathic people feel spirits and angels around them. This is because sensitive people have the ability to sense unseen supports and positive energy. As a highly charged energetic being, you can express a deep creativity and appreciation of beauty. This gift also puts you at risk for fatigue, anxiety and depression. Luckily, you can become empowered with the Archangels, who help guide, support, heal and protect you and your energy.

What is The Difference between Angels and Archangels?

Let’s start with some definitions. Both Angels and Archangels have a strong vibrational energy and work for the Divine to help humans navigate through Earthly life. Angels work more on an individual basis, such as your guardian angel. Archangels, being closer to God, have stronger powers than angels because their consciousness vibrates at a higher level. This allows them to work with groups of people, such as empathic helpers and artists, at the same time.

We all know the world needs empathic helpers and artists to hold the space for themselves and others. Each time a sensitive person heals and shines their light, they become an example for others to do the same. The Archangels want to help people with sensitivities succeed because this is what will heal humanity and Mother Earth.

The Help Archangels Offer

Guidance- Archangels want you to find your life’s path and purpose. Anytime you feel lost, uncertain or insecure, call upon the Archangels. You were designed by the Divine to vibrate your unique frequency in this time and space.

Archangels often will offer their guidance through messages, signs and symbols. Each archangel has its own unique signature. A few of the many ways Archangels guide you is through a special song, numerical signs and a variety of synchronicities. Archangels are not limited in their communications, however at times you may become blocked to receiving. The good news is you can learn how to receive their messages more clearly and consistently.

Support- Archangels support the sensitive, when you ask. You can learn a variety of ways to tune in, ask for and receive the support you deserve. You can feel their support through a feeling of peace, joy, a warmth or even a new person or information enters your life, at the right time. Archangels want you to know you are never alone and they have your back.

Healing- Archangels love to heal. They restore health by clearing and rejuvenating your energy. Some people have even experienced miracles when working with the angels. When you receive a healing from the Archangels, you could feel a lightness, a warmth or relief from symptoms.

Protection- Archangels know how important it is to protect your energies and give you a sense of safety. Their protection comes to you in many forms. You may feel a strong intuition to not be around other people or in certain places. Sometimes your prayers are not answered because you are being protected from an aspect that you cannot see yet. You may hear a loud voice warning you to stay away.

No matter what type of help you receive from the Archangels, you will feel better.

I am excited to share this announcement. I am hosting my emailed 7 week course, Archangels for Energy Protection, Rejuvenation & Creative Inspiration starting this February. If you want to get more specific on which Archangels can help you protect your sensitivity, open up your creativity, and receive the guidance you need, you will want to take this class. Click here to learn more & purchase

Here are some other blogs about Archangels!

Why Archangel Gabriel is the Best Writer’s Angel

Why Angels Are Important in the Manifestation Process

How Archangel Michael Discharges Negative Holiday Energy

Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and writing coach. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

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Balancing Work, Family & Fun Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn & Full Moon in in Cancer

Empathic helpers often have difficulty balancing their own goals with the needs and wants of others. This Capricorn mercury retrograde is the perfect time to re-think work goals, while resolving a personal or family issue during the full moon. Today, I am writing and including a video reading about the Mercury Retrograde Capricorn which begins December 29th and goes through January 18th and the Full Moon Cancer, which starts January 6th.

The Mercury Retrograde

A mercury retrograde tales place when the planet of mercury appears to be moving backward in the sky. As a planet mercury rules over our communication, technology and travel. You may notice some restrictions, slow downs or hiccups in these areas of life. Give yourself some extra time and patience. This retrograde occurs during Capricorn, take this time to re-think, re-do and re-plan your work goals.

The Full Moon

The full moon is a time to surrender and release. Let go of whatever you no longer need, outdated fears, limitation, clutter, etc. forgive, release negative energies. Great time to smudge or have an energy session.

Meditate around and on the day of the full moon and write down your impressions. Meditation will help you focus and ground. Let go of those insecurities. Write down your dreams and pay attention to synchronicity. These are messages from the Divine showing you, you are on the right path.

Listen deep within during this time.

Cancer Full Moon

Cancer is the sign of the crab.  It is known for home, family, and nurturance. This is a time where family issues may come up. Be reassured if you have had a challenge in the area of home, family and nurturance, it is coming to an end. You may need to be creative and come at the issue, from the side, like a crab. No direct, head on, or sudden moves here. Use your feminine energies of intuition to feel out what needs to happen. There is nothing to worry about and it can be a good time to move your home. Be a kind leader in your family. Let go of insecurities and shine your light. During this moon it about balancing the work goals from the mercury retrograde in Capricorn with the family/home life of the Cancer full moon.

Let’s pick some cards to see what we need to focus on during this mercury retrograde in Capricorn and full moon in Cancer.   This reading resonate with you b-day in Cancer or Capricorn, moon sign or rising sign. All empaths, no matter what your astrological sign because you are sensitive to energies.

Video Reading

How will you balance work, family and fun?

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Lisa Hutchison LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and writing coach. She works for caring professionals, who want to prevent or treat compassion fatigue. Her specialty is teaching stress management, assertiveness and boundary setting. Lisa is the Amazon bestselling author of I Fill My Cup: A Journal for Compassionate Helpers and the kindle book Setting Ethical Limits for Caring & Competent Professionals. Get a FREE 10 page E-book; Why Compassionate People Run Out of Energy and What You Can Do About It at http://www.lisahutchison.net

Check out my YouTube Channel: Lisa Hutchison LMHC