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Empaths and Alone Time

Rachel Belanger
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As a child Empath I remember often wanting my solitude. I grew up an only child (wonderful siblings came later in life) so there was always a baseline of solitude - but whenever I felt hurt, scared, insecure, or powerless, I immediately wanted to be alone and in my own space.

I always likened it to an ailing pet that hides under the porch. They are home and near but they are suffering and just want to be alone. Not touched. While they lick their wounds.

My Mom would tease me and call me "Greta" after Greta Garbo and her infamous "I want to be alone" statement to the media.

(later to be confirmed she actually said "I want to be let alone" - there is a difference)

I wasn't fond of this nickname. To me, "Greta", felt like she was accusing me of being overly dramatic and diminishing my feelings. As I have grown up, I wonder if she just recognized how much I needed my alone time and, in her goofy way, was trying to make light of it.

Flash forward to today and I still crave my alone time. It is my number one fix. It's when I feel connected to myself, when I rest, when I manifest, and when I connect with my guides.

Don't be afraid to make your alone time a priority!