What is an “Empath?” This is a person who is very open, very sensitive, and who is capable of absorbing the energies of those around them. They feel the emotional pain of others as though it is their own. They feel depressed and anxious for no apparent reason. What is actually happening is that they are taking on the negativity of others. If this sounds like you, learn to manage your gift and to set energetic boundaries so that you can be compassionate without actually taking on the emotions of others, thus allowing you to have more energy and live a happier life.