Empath Foundations

Empath vs. Empathy — The Real Difference

Empathy is what you do. Empath is who you are. The two are related but not the same.

Reference Definitions

How Empath Is Defined

"One who experiences the emotions of others: a person who has empathy for others."
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
"In psychology, empaths (from Ancient Greek empáth(eia), 'passion') are people who have a higher than usual level of empathy, called hyperempathy."
Wikipedia

Key Differences

  • Empathy is a capacity; being an empath is a wiring
  • Empathy can be practiced; empath sensitivity is innate
  • Empathy says 'I understand'; an empath often feels it physically
  • Empathy can be turned on; empath input is rarely off
  • Empathy fatigues; empaths can burn out completely
  • Most people have empathy; far fewer are empaths

The Way Through

Lasting Change Lives in the Subconscious

What you're experiencing is not a flaw in who you are. It's a pattern in the nervous system and subconscious — and patterns can change.

The Boyd Method™ works at the subconscious level, where these patterns actually live, so the change you create is real and lasting.

Return to trust, faith, calm, clarity, and confidence. Reconnect with your authentic self.