God Made an Empath

GOD MADE AN EMPATH

He needed someone
brave enough
wipe away tears,
and welcome the years,
in grace.
So God made an Empath

He needed someone
strong enough
to aid the weak
pray for the meek
and serve the beat
and downtrod.
So God made an Empath.

He needed someone
soft enough
to love the poor,
open closed doors and
bring peace to those
at war.
So God made an Empath

He needed someone
fearless enough
to laugh through trials,
multiply smiles
and walk many miles
for a friend.
So God made an Empath,

He needed someone
insistent enough
to never give up,
to save the pups and
fill the cups of thirsty souls.
So God made an Empath

He needed someone
ferocious enough
to counsel sinners,
praise the winners,
and still cook dinner
at home.
So God made an Empath

He needed someone
kind enough
to hold the sick
see the tricks,
and light the wicks
of Love.
So God made an Empath

He needed someone
patient enough
to listen to liars,
dance around mires and
walk through life’s fires
in faith.
So God made an Empath

Poem by Shannon DeAnna Schofield, author, poet,
beekeeper, homesteader, entrepreneur, b.2/23/1977

Empaths

Many artists and creators are empathic. If you’re an artist of any kind, it probably won’t surprise you to discover—if you haven’t already—that you’re an empath. However, empaths can be found in all kinds of endeavors, including science.
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The Poet’s Words

Every time I read about empaths I get chills. I only recently found out I was. About 5 years ago I was in a bad place and sought spiritual counseling. My shaman friend took my hands and immediately let go. She said I was a powerful empath and I really need to tap into that and use it on myself to heal.

I read a couple books, (Highly Sensitive… the one you included in the article). I still struggle with overwhelm, it’s a constant battle not to feel things I don’t want to feel. It takes a lot to sort through these feelings. Are they mine? Am I responding in kind to someone else? Have I absorbed the negative that surrounds me?

I retreat to my woods and my words. I ask my soul questions. And I get answered in poetry! How cool is that?!
~Shannon DeAnna Schofield, author, poet, beekeeper, homesteader, entrepreneur, b.2/23/1977

If you’re interested in more on empaths, please check out this article on our parent website, iCreateDaily.com®.