Quotes from Judith Orloff

I love when the environmentalist David Orr says, "The planet does not need more 'successful people.' The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds. It needs people to live well in their places. It needs people with moral courage willing to join the struggle to make the world habitable and humane, and these qualities have little to do with success as our culture defines it.

What makes an empath's overload symptoms worse? Fatigue, illness, rushing, traffic, crowds, loud environments, toxic people, low blood sugar, arguing, overwork, chemical sensitivities, too much socializing, and feeling trapped in overstimulating situations such as parties and cruises. Any combination of these conditions intensifies an empath's overload. Therefore, keep the following in mind: stress + low blood sugar = drama and exhaustion.

Courage not aligned with a higher good isn't always positive—a burglar can be plenty courageous as he robs you blind.

Though there is a spectrum of sensitivity that exists in human beings, empaths are emotional sponges who absorb both the stress and joy of the world. We feel everything, often to an extreme, and have little guard up between others and ourselves. As a result, we are often overwhelmed by excessive stimulation and are prone to exhaustion and sensory overload.

Some empaths become addicted to alcohol, drugs, food, sex, shopping, or other behaviors in an attempt to numb their sensitivities. Overeating is common since some empaths unwittingly use food to ground themselves. Empaths can easily become overweight because the extra padding provides protection from negative energy.

As an empath, you are part of a countercultural revolution to put what is humane back into humanity. I applaud you for being a path-forger, willing to venture off the beaten track. I applaud your courage to face yourself, to express your authentic needs, and not to give up on the world, with its many failings.

IF YOU FEEL AS IF YOU DON'T FIT INTO THIS WORLD, IT'S BECAUSE YOU'RE HERE TO CREATE A BETTER ONE.

Surrendered people make great lovers. They can be spontaneous and playful. They love to feel and express all of their emotions. They look vibrant, healthy, and energetic.

If an organ gets a "dis-ease" you want to care for it like a wounded friend, not an enemy who's turned against you.

Energy never lies. If you work at your right rhythm, you will be more productive trust me.

Trying to force things only disturbs your goals. Forcing will not help. Everything happens in its right time.

Your soul mate can turn into your cell mate if the mutual desire for growth isn't there.

When you have no idea how to surrender and you're tied up in knots, JUST BREATHE!

Whenever your well-being feels at risk around certain people, make a tactful and swift exit.

It's good to be incompatible with your partner sometimes. It causes your souls to stretch & grow - the point of a soul mate!

Abundance is a state of mind, more than a reflection of wealth.

If you want to surrender to creativity, surrender to creation.

Research shows that happy people look for opportunity while others see only crises. Surrendering fear is healthy!

A woman isn't very powerful without her intuition.

Flow is letting nothing obstruct the breath. Practice flow through a complete exhale in every way in your being.

It's not the burden of your mate or anyone else to heal your emotional issues.

Another reality is a whisper away.

Look at your life as your main career and your divine classroom.

You possess an intuitive intelligence so powerful it can help you heal, relieve stress, and find emotional freedom