Other Religions New Age / Metaphysical Quiz: Are You An Empath? Test How Sensitive You Are Share Flipboard Email How Sensitive Are You?. Tim Bieber / Getty Images New Age / Metaphysical Holistic Healing Divination Chakra Balancing Reiki Crystal Therapy By Phylameana lila Desy Phylameana lila Desy Reiki Expert Phylameana lila Desy, the author of "The Everything Guide to Reiki," is a freelance writer, holistic healing consultant, intuitive counselor, and an energy medicine practitioner. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 17, 2017 1. Do you search for answers, often pondering to WHYS? to life circumstances? The WHYS are not really important to me. Yes, it is good to know the why of things. Agree, even subtle changes get me wondering. I just try to escape from difficult life stuff, not dwell on how it happened. 2. Do you often feel the pain of others? Feeling Pain of a Friend. LeoGrand / Getty Images Sometimes difficult to discern my pain from other people's pain. Not my experience. Yes. Absolutely do related to pains of others. I have my own issues, cannot deal with other people's pain. 3. Would you describe yourself as an animal lover? Man's Best Friend. Gone Wild / Getty Images Animal Lover, that's ME. Cannot imagine a life without an animal companion. Not so much. I like animals well enough, but not exactly a lover of all critters. 4. Does 'reading-between-the-lines' come easily to you? Reading Between the Lines. Thais Lima De Sousa / EyeEm / Getty Images What does reading-between-the-lines even mean? Cryptive messages elude me most of the time. Oh yeah! Not always, but fairly often. 5. Do you have hermit qualities, preferring solitude over social gatherings? No! I love being a social animal. Whatever. I am okay in any situation. Alone or with a group. Somewhat. Alone time is important routinely to recharge. Yeah. If I could live in a cave I would. 6. Is caregiving a natural response you give to anyone hurting? Natural Caregiver. Maria Spann / Getty Images I can be a caregiver, but it does not come natural to me. I'd prefer running the other direction. I'm willing to help out. Call me and I'll be there. Absolutely. Sometimes I notice someone needs assistance before they know it themselves. 7. Do you cry easily or feel physically ill while watching movies depicting violence or tragedy? I always take tissue with me to the theater. Sometimes I have to leave early due to the violence. Sure, I can get tearful sometimes. Movies can help me connect with my emotional self. Some movie themes are disturbing to me. But I don't normally have an emotional reaction. Nope. I can easily distinguish what is real and what is made up. 8. Do you consider yourself to be in harmony with nature? Camping Outdoors Under the Milky Way. Paul McGee / Getty Images I love nature. It is an intricate part of who I am. Nature nourishes me. Love the mountains, forests, and waterways. I enjoy outdoor activities, but the comforts of a home is more important. Indoor activities suit me best. 9. Do you have an artistic bent or creative nature? I dabble a bit in the art world. More appreciate of the arts than a creator of art. I don't have an artistic bone in my body. Sadly, creativity doesn't flow through me as often as I would like. I need art in my life. Cannot image not being able to tap into my creative juices. 10. Are you a good listener, compassionate to the needs of others? Listening to a Friend. Hero Images / Getty Images I admit it, not good at listening. I think listening and talking need to be in balance. I can listen. Afterwards will offer counsel or suggestions when asked for. Yes. All my friends depend on me to listen to their woes. 11. Do you sometimes confuse the pains of others as your own? It happens all the time. Not that I can remember. Occasionally. I try to avoid people when they are hurting. That used to be true. I've learned to put up boundaries. Quiz: Are You An Empath? You got: Natural Born Empath Natural Born Empath. Mihaela Muntean / Getty Images Your nature is highly sensitive! This indicates that you are indeed a natural born empath. Surely, you are not surprised. One of the first things an empath must learn is how to protect their own heart without shutting it down. It is a lesson in discernment and love. Take Another Quiz: Visit Quiz Central Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Quiz: Are You An Empath? You got: Heart of Gold Heart of Gold. P.E. Reed / Getty Images You are a loving, compassionate individual. Your responses indicated that are very much in touch with your emotional body. Your caring ways are apparent to everyone in your life. Although you are not likely a natural born empath, empathic characteristics are a part of your personal makeup. Take Another Quiz: Visit Quiz Central Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Quiz: Are You An Empath? You got: Emotionally Blocked Not in Touch with Emotional Body. Jordi Elias / Getty Images Sensitivity is not your strong suit. Your emotional heart seems to be overly shielded from 'feeling.' You have become detached from your heart center. Take Another Quiz: Visit Quiz Central Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email Quiz: Are You An Empath? You got: Insensitive Cad Unfeeling. erhui1979 / Getty Images Ouch! Your quiz answers indicate that you can be an insensitive cad. Sadly, you do come across as unfeeling. If this is not the way you wish to be, or want to be perceived by others then you have work to do. Time to break down blockages in your emotional body, and open your heart chakra more fully. Take Another Quiz: Visit Quiz Central Share Your Results Share Flipboard Email