Empath

Empath

An empath is commonly described as someone who feels unusually attuned to other people’s emotions. Some people use the word spiritually; others use it as an everyday identity for strong empathy or emotional sensitivity. “Empath” is not a medical diagnosis, and the...
Bothering the Dead

Bothering the Dead

People who miss someone who died often wonder whether trying to speak to them is comforting, disrespectful, or somehow “bothering” them. There is no reliable scientific way to confirm that a deceased person receives a message, and no medium can guarantee contact. What...
Awakening Your Starseed Essence

Awakening Your Starseed Essence

The word starseed is used in some modern spiritual communities for a person who feels unusually drawn to the stars, a larger purpose, or service to others. It can be a meaningful metaphor for identity and values. It is not, however, a medical or scientific diagnosis,...
Reincarnation: True or False

Reincarnation: True or False

Reincarnation—the belief that a person or stream of consciousness is reborn after death—appears in several religious and philosophical traditions. Whether it is true remains unresolved. Reincarnation is not an established scientific fact, and personal memories,...