Heyoka empath “Heyoka” means “sacred clown” or “spiritual fool” in the Lakota and Dakota Native American dialects. Heyoka empaths are said to be the rarest and most powerful variety, acting as a spiritual mirror to those around them to assist their growth.
If you think about this distinction in terms of an empathic spectrum, empaths are on the far end; highly sensitive people are a little further in; people with strong empathy who are not HSPs or empaths are in the middle; and narcissists, sociopaths, and psychopaths who have “empath-deficient disorders” are at the far ...
Heyoka typically possess a great sense of humor (I am reminded of many of my Heyoka teachers). The gift of making people laugh is a defining trait of Heyoka, and the people they touch enjoying being around them. The Heyoka's words or message to people is always what is most needed at that time.
In rare cases, being an empath may refer to intensely heightened perceptions. Roughly 1% to 2% of people can feel sensations on their skin while watching someone else be touched, a phenomenon linked to empathy and known as mirror-touch synesthesia.
Super-empaths experience things on a much deeper level because of their heightened senses. They can also read people in ways that most other people cannot. So, keep in mind that if you feel like you have exceptional insight into the thoughts and feelings of others, you might be a super-empath, too!
But what you may not be aware of, is that some people can experience extreme empathy, known as hyper-empathy, where they are very sensitive and highly tuned-in to others' emotions.
Heyoka empaths are known as the most powerful due to one key factor: They have a tendency to heal others. The way they see the world, the way they live, and the way they feel and reflect back emotions can have a transformational impact on people they encounter.
Super empaths understand who they are and who they are not, which allows them to show empathy. They're not afraid to be vulnerable and share their insecurities with others. On the other hand, narcissists believe everyone but themselves is less skilled, less important, and less capable.
As mentioned before, being an empath comes with loads of superpowers and, in the famous words of Uncle Ben: “With great power comes great responsibility”. If you are an Empath, one of those responsibilities is to take care of yourself first so you can better take care of others.
1 Being an empath comes with a lot of positive traits. For one, Brown says, empaths are "highly intuitive and emotionally intelligent," so they can read the room, pick up on other people's energy, and be very aware of their own emotions, too. The catch? Taking on everyone's feelings can be a lot.
The heyoka (heyókȟa, also spelled "haokah," "heyokha") is a kind of sacred clown in the culture of the Sioux (Lakota and Dakota people) of the Great Plains of North America. The heyoka is a contrarian, jester, and satirist, who speaks, moves and reacts in an opposite fashion to the people around them.
Elephants are considered to be one of the world's most empathic species. In my last blog, I wrote about how African elephants grieve and mourn their dead, proving that they're truly empathetic, social animals.
Intellectuals can make good partners for certain empaths because their sense of logic compliments and grounds an empath's emotional intensity. Ask for help.
Increased empathy and creativity are some of the secret superpowers of highly sensitive people. You'll feel more intense joy when something great happens and be more fulfilled by creative activities that engage with your emotions. Friendships benefit from these skills because it makes bonding easier.
Others, though, will thrive in an environment where they can help others and provide emotional support. Empaths have a connection to others' emotions and an ability to understand their experiences. They are great listeners and are often sought out for advice. These traits make them well-suited to be psychologists.
Empaths passionately feel the pain, struggle and happiness of people outside their inner circle too. They feel the burden of the world and have very strong vibes to like or dislike few people. This is a special superpower where one can absorb world's joys and stresses like an 'emotional sponge'.
The empath concept is controversial. Opinion is divided on whether empaths actually exist. There is also debate around some abilities associated with empaths. For instance, empaths are thought to have special skills in reading others, detecting lying, and healing.
An curved arrow pointing right. Empaths and narcissists are often drawn to each other. This is because empaths have a lot of compassion and understanding to give, while narcissists thrive on someone worshipping them.
The narcissist is drawn to empaths because the latter are emotional sponges. An empath in love will listen to the narcissist with undivided attention and a desire to understand them. When the narcissist shows genuine appreciation for this openness, the empath feels rewarded and special.
The narcissist is able to keep the empath in a cycle of emotional or physical abuse and continue to demoralize the empath and use them as the scapegoat for their own dysfunctional feelings. Empaths tend to internalize feelings and accept blame.
Given the natural tendencies of each, the empath will give, and the narcissist will take, until there's nothing left to give. A healthy relationship should have a fairly consistent, equal give and take. Empaths can protect themselves by having firm boundaries, managing their energy, and getting support.
Fearing intimacy and getting closer.
Some empaths may avoid dating or romantic commitment because they fear being overwhelmed by a partner's energies and emotions.
Most HSPs need at least 8 hours, and many sleep over the average -- 9 or 10 hours nightly. If you're not getting enough sleep you WILL burn out and edge towards depression, anxiety and become less capable of functioning.
An empath is a particularly sensitive person, someone who is able to feel and experience exactly what others do. While empaths can make wonderful caring friends, in a romantic relationship they can often find it difficult because they tend to quickly become very intense.