Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-203).

Empaths not only sense other people's emotions, but also absorb them-- sometimes to their own disadvantage, often leading to overwhelming sensory overload and feelings of confusion or low self-esteem. Their willingness to help and please others might make them prey to opportunists or cause them to give away more energy than they can afford. Moorjani argues that when traits like sensitivity, kindness, and compassion are sorely undervalued, empaths must learn to identify what makes them unique in order to be their most authentic selves, shifting their own trajectory and leading to shift the trajectory of the planet in a more conscientious direction. -- adapted from jacket