I know multiple people in here are empaths, so I thought I’d share this fun experience today…
I decided to go thrifting today! Really been wanting to go to see what potential altar items would “call” to me. Went to a local Goodwill store and as soon as I’m in about 6-10’ ft I start to feel uneasy nothing horrible but definitely feeling slightly overwhelmed. Make it past the clothes to the kitchen & home accessories area and I’m very overwhelmed emotionally… I mean I’m fighting back just breaking down and sobbing. I’m blinking back tears repeatedly and nauseated. Feel on the verge of a panic attack but mostly like my heart is being torn from my body - like grief.
After I couldn’t handle it and with some silver plated serving dishes in hand I make my way to the register. The closer I get to the front door and further from the bulk of items I feel the heavy emotions start to fade. I get outside and in the car, just a little linger while I head to Walmart (because fuck that, no more thrifting for today!). By the time I got in Walmart I was back to normal. As soon as I got home I cleaned myself and my new to me items. Instantly they felt lighter.
Anyone else experience this? I’ve never had this happen with “items” - people? Yes! Items? No! Well, today was a first in feeling emotions from items. That was absolutely awful!