by Mark Pitstick MA, DC
If you’ve not already, please read . . .
- ‘The Great News‘ (article #19 at SoulProof.com/Articles)
- ‘Eight Developments for Widespread Conscious Living Now’ (#125)
- Greater Reality LIVING Program: Integrating ‘The 8 Developments’ Into Your Daily Life (#72)
- Greater Reality HEALING Program: Journeying FROM Deeply Grieving TO Brightly Shining (#82)
The evidence-based information and holistic resources outlined in these articles will help you to:
- realize your true nature as an eternal being of consciousness / life-force / energy
- receive guidance and assistance from highly evolved energies and Source / The Light
- heal old wounds, release lower energies, and update erroneous teachings
- create the greatest life YOU have envisioned (YOU = your higher self / soul)
- help others by sharing your greatest gifts
- make our world a better place
As enough people do this, widespread personal and planetary change will naturally unfold.
Are You More Evolved and Sensitive?
Martha came to me with a long list of symptoms: depression, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, lack of purpose, and feelings of isolation. At age 25, she was thin and not focused on looking nice like many young women. I asked, “Are you more sensitive than most people, what some call empathic? Can you feel the emotions of others so much that it impacts your feelings and energy?”
Her eyes filled with tears as she shook her head indicating yes. Her relief to talk with someone who understood was palpable. I’ll tell you how Martha did later.
Empathic is defined as: “identifying with the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of others.” An empath is: “a person with the paranormal ability to apprehend the mental or emotional state of another individual.” A side note mentioned that these terms are primarily used in science fiction writings.
Used as an adjective, the word sensitive is defined as: “quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.” As a noun, sensitive means “a person who is believed to respond to occult influences.” And how is occult defined, you ask? “Involving or relating to supernatural, mystical, or magical powers or phenomena.”
When will our language evolve to keep up with contemporary understandings? As many people now know, being empathic is not limited to sci-fi. And being a sensitive is not magical or mystical. However, empaths / sensitives may have perceptive abilities that are paranormal – beyond the normal.
I do not consider being empathic / sensitive to be supernatural. Having expanded senses is more common and normal than most people realize. Children often have enhanced perceptive abilities that are drowned out by judgment and pressure from family, friends, educators, and religious teachers.
I will use the term sensitive to include empathic. Both describe people who can use more of their senses than the average human. A sensitive / empathic person has increased abilities to sense the emotions and energy of others. There’s nothing occult, mystical, or futuristic about it.
University-based scientific experiments have shown that some people can detect more of reality than what is considered average. These heightened abilities may include clairvoyance (clear sight), clairaudience (clear hearing), clairsentience (clear feeling), and/or claircognizance (clear knowing).
As you might imagine – or perhaps have personally experienced – it’s not easy to see, hear, feel, or know more of reality than most people. At first, sensitives may think they are the only ones like that. Depending on religious, educational, and/or family factors, they may fear they are weird or going crazy.
Some wish they could be “normal” and try to ignore their extra-sensory abilities. If they are raised in a fundamentalist religion, they may believe “the Devil” – you know, that huge, red-skinned, powerful, and horned rascal with a pitchfork – is influencing them.
In the 21st century, we know and can do better than this.
I’ve had many professional and personal interactions with people during my 68 years of this earthly experience. Based on these, I consider it quite likely that sensitive persons are also often more evolved. I use that term to describe people who embody intermediate to advanced consciousnesses / energies.
Based on Life Between Lives(R) clinical research findings, Michael Newton PhD estimated that 15% of people living on earth have intermediate to advanced levels of consciousness / energies. That is another way of saying they are more evolved souls / people. Often, this is accompanied by being sensitive and empathic. Being in this distinct minority can make a person feel very different and alone at times.
In addition, this subset of humans must take better care of their body and brain than ‘average humans.’ The heightened and more sensitive energies of evolved persons require fine-tuning of the body / brain or predictable symptoms occur. My five decades of holistically working with many people have helped me identify this connection. Further, I have learned ways of living that help these gifted ones do what they came here to do and enjoy a great life.
In my experience, more evolved and sensitive people may:
- develop physical and mental symptoms
- have difficulty fitting in and enjoying close relationships
- not succeed in conventional schools and jobs
- struggle with drug and alcohol addictions (self-medicating is a common but unwise attempt to block their heightened perceptions)
- become suicidal because they just can’t take living on earth anymore
That’s why it’s so important for people to understand what sensitives are, what they go through, and how they can become more balanced. Empaths have the potential to be help others in important ways and should be assisted, not ridiculed or condemned.
Recommended articles for people who may be more evolved and sensitive include:
#12 Holistically Fine Tuning Yourself
#56 Are You “The Weird One” In Your Family?
#89 My Prayers
#100 Enlightenment
#101 When Reaching a Fork in Your Life’s Road
#105 Optimal Lifework
I’ll share a few Q & A’s that provide insights and strategies for becoming more balanced, happy, and healthy.
Q: Where is my tribe of people who know how much of life is BS? I don’t care about superficial stuff and my worldview is very different. Small talk is so difficult. Any suggestions? – Sarah
A: You sound exactly like me forty-five years ago. I’m glad you recognize that you are different and special. Kudos for looking for sensible solutions to being happier without losing your uniqueness and edge.
Yes, Sarah, I have some suggestions. In every moment, do your very best to act from love. Strive to deeply remember who you really are and live accordingly. Know that others are doing the best they can given their current state of awareness. Remind yourself that we each are timeless beings who — at least on some level — want to awaken, grow, serve, and love. Remember that some people are imbalanced and / or have been confused by past religious teachings. They need compassion, not rejection.
I especially recommend reading the following articles and taking action steps that make sense to you: #10, 12, 17, 20, 49, 51, 52, 56, 66, 70, 71, 80, and 86. That’s a lot of information isn’t creating the greatest life of your dreams worth it?
Here are several suggestions for moving beyond superficial conversations. Learning this skill will help you find your tribe – I love that phrase – and expand your support team.
1. Start with a little small talk to build trust and rapport.
2. Follow up on matters of more substance, for example, ask what is new with them or what matters most. If they share personal events – for example, about a pet or family member who died, or a recent challenge – be compassionate and invite them to share more.
3. If you feel that they are open to it, ask how they are really doing with those changes. Very few people ask important questions and then really listen.
4. Once you have gone deeper and demonstrate that you care, mention some of your understandings about the topic. Don’t be preachy – just share how you view what has worked for you. Then, before you know it, you’re having a meaningful interchange.
5. Don’t feel that you have to counsel and help everyone you can see who needs it. Be selective and protect yourself from energy sappers and zappers (see below). You might want to consider being in a helping profession so you can get paid for what comes naturally to you.
Q: I’m not suicidal, but I am just not comfortable in this physical world. There’s more to life than just what we SEE. I feel lost because I don’t agree with many ideas that society feeds us. I am seeking spiritual knowledge because I feel lost and really don’t have anyone I can talk to about all this. Thanks for listening. – Nancy
A: Thanks for being so open and honest, Nancy. I know and have heard from many people who feel the same way; I definitely used to. When I was young, I thought there must have been a mistake that I was on earth. On several occasions, I stood in an open field and asked friendly ETs to beam me up because I felt like such a stranger in a strange land here.
Over time, however, I learned that I can enjoy a heavenly state of being no matter where I seem to be living. I feel much more comfortable in my body and on this planet.
It’s good that you don’t agree with all of society’s ideas since those are sometimes off-base. Inquiring hearts and minds like yours are needed to evolve people and society for the better. One key is to remember that you are a being of consciousness, spirit, energy, and awareness. Your essence is only visiting planet earth for a very short while. It’s common for those who glimpse their real nature to feel out of place here.
Spiritual texts speak about the importance of being in this world while, at the same time, knowing there is much to life. Various native cultures have shamans who teach how to live with one foot in the physical and the other in spiritual dimensions. Welcome to the world of awakening humans. You are learning firsthand that, as the saying goes, you are a spiritual being having a temporary human experience.
More people are awaking to the reality that they are much more than their five senses can detect. You can learn to comfortably and effectively live on earth while knowing there are other dimensions. Your current angst is just part of birthing the highest version of you – just as a new software upgrade involves change or a newborn baby has to struggle to come into this world. Don’t be afraid of the process or get discouraged.
Read the articles listed above and begin grounding and balancing yourself. As you do, you can increasingly see past the illusion that physicality is all that exists. And that, in turn, can help you relax and enjoy this brief earthly visit. Be grateful for your uniqueness and use that to positively transform yourself and our world.
Q: I am very sensitive, empathic, whatever you call it. That makes it tricky to participate fully in this world. Part of me really doesn’t want to be on this planet. What can I do to get more grounded, fulfill my missions, and enjoy this earth journey? – Gail
A: I know it can be difficult to live on earth, Gail. I get it. However, much firsthand personal and professional experience shows: you can find your way to honor and fulfill the reasons that you, as a soul, chose to come here and now. For you and others who are sensitive / empathic, my recommendations for a more optimal earthly experience include:
1. Educate yourself about the evidence that you are a wise, infinite, special and powerful being of energy / consciousness. Start with articles #1 and 60. If you want to learn more, read my book Soul Proof andGreater Reality Living coauthored with Dr. Gary Schwartz.
2. Fine-tune yourself holistically. My book Radiant Wellness shares seven keys to optimally caring for the temple of your soul. RADIANT is an acronym for those keys: renewal, activity, diet, inner cleanse, awareness, natural care, transcendence. I especially recommend balancing your brain and hormonal organs with a personalized nutritional healing program. To learn more, read article #32. To find a practitioner near you, visit Nutrition Response or Applied Kinesiology.
3. Enjoy fellowship with kindred spirits. There are many people like you and me who think differently than those whose awareness is limited by spiritual amnesia. More enlightened persons tend to congregate at predicable places such as Unity, Unitarian-Universalist, Centers for Spiritual Living, and other love versus fear-based churches / spiritual centers. Also consider yoga and meditation classes.
4. In my experience, drumming, dancing, and chanting groups often attract free spirits who think for themselves and value diversity. People involved in the arts and natural healers are also usually more sensitive, intelligent, and evolved. Start with this list and develop a spiritual family of kindred spirits in addition to your family and friends.
5. Take time to enjoy the beauty. Yes, there are earthly challenges that need improved, but there are also exquisite opportunities for enjoyment here. Enjoy each day since this earthly experience lasts only a blink of an eye compared to the span of eternity. The beauty of nature, smile of loved one, healthy and delectable foods . . . the list of unique experiences to cherish is endless for those who view life without the blinders of fear.
6. Trust your inner voice. You have an innate intelligence – an inner wisdom – that knows what is most true for you. Many elders have told me that, as children, they never could believe archaic, fear-based religious teachings. This list includes a fiery eternal hell, only one way to heaven, born into sin, a vengeful God, etc.
You also can disregard societal messages that you are only human, life requires suffering, you aren’t good enough, you should be more normal, this one life on earth is all there is, etc. You know the list. Instead, listen to your guidance from Great Spirit and your spiritual support team. (articles #13 and 73) Learn contemporary evidence about life, death, and afterlife. And, finally, listen to your wise inner voice and enjoy the greatest life you have envisioned.
7. Regularly enjoy centering practices. Time-tested ways for balancing incongruous energies, quieting your mind, and soothing your soul include: meditation, prayer, yoga, lovemaking, music, serving others, and playing with children or pets. Quiet time in nature can be especially healing, especially when you walk in the surf or on grass. Take time to enjoy whatever helps you remember who you are, why you’re here, and Who walks beside you always. You deserve it!
8. Holistic Breathing is a powerful technique for releasing old wounds, past limiting teachings, and stuck energy. This cross-cultural approach used for millennia helps you remember you are a deathless being who can handle everything life serves up.
9. Ask for assistance in shielding yourself. Pray that you are always surrounded by good and G.O.D., love and light. Visualize a cocoon of higher energy grounding and protecting you. Intend that every day – whether you remember to ask for it or not – you are completely shielded, guided, protected, centered, and balanced.
10. Serve others. Helping others is a sacred process of alchemy for yourself and the person in need. You can transmute lower-energy emotions (anger, guilt, hopelessness, anxiety, fear) into higher ones (peace, joy, gratitude, love, and enthusiasm. I’ve found it to be true that ‘You get back what you put out ten-fold.’ Serving others can be very healing when you are suffering and need to heal.
11. Avoid energy sappers and zappers. Consciously or unconsciously, energy sappers suck your energy because theirs is so low or they feel it is. Energy zappers send out lower energy bursts of anger, guilt, blame, etc. You likely have identified such persons because of how you feel after being around them. Avoid them as much as possible unless you are a health care provider and they are open to help. To protect yourself, do the following:
a. keep some distance from them
b. cross your arms over your chest to shield your emotional heart
c. wash your hands with cold water as soon as possible
d. shake your hands briskly as if throwing water off them
e. do the ‘Lion’s Breath’ technique as shown on YouTube searches
If the sapper / zapper is a family member, you may not be able to completely avoid him. If you think it might help, try sharing how you feel when he drains your energy or zaps you with his anger. However, in many cases, you’ll waste your breath and needlessly upset the person.
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What about Martha and her long list of symptoms? She applied the advice above, including Nutrition Response Testing, and felt like a different person within a few months. She now sees her sensitivity as a gift, not a curse, and is using it to improve her life and help others.
You can do the same!
Incorporate these steps, and any others that make sense to you, for just 90 days. The world needs your fullest presence and greatest gifts. And you deserve the joy and peace that naturally flow when you know this earthly experience is a totally safe, meaningful, and magnificent adventure amidst eternity.
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Thank you for telling others about this article! Your life, and that of others around you, will be more enriched when you:
- read the article again so you really know it.
- discuss with close family and friends to more deeply internalize it.
- take action steps that seem right for you.
- share it with others via social media, discussion groups, and other ways.
Hugs, love, blessings, and let it shine!
Mark
Mark Pitstick, MA, DC
author, lecturer, counselor, and holistic chiropractic physician; spokesperson, research assistant, and strategic planner for the SoulPhone Project; founder of Greater Reality Living, Healing, Helping, and Sharing Programs
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Mark Pitstick, MA, DC is a master’s clinical psychologist, holistic chiropractic physician, and clinical nutritionist. He has also helped others in pastoral counseling and suicide prevention / education settings. His goal is to help you know and show that this earthly experience is a totally safe, meaningful, and magnificent adventure amidst eternity.
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