Hello Francie,
Thank you for posting your feelings.. that was very brave and honest and open of you.. x
just wanted to let you know, I too have this experience, quite often, and sometimes just burst into tears as I am feeling it, even sometimes I just lie in bed and sob my heart out, as I can actually feel the suffering of others, their hurt and the injustice of how so many people are being forced to live or being affected by other's treatment...
I go through phases where I can't watch or read any news and have to immerse myself in positive visualising.. or painting "healing pictures".. but still, sometimes I do feel so utterly despairing of this world and the tragic hurts and suffering of so many, and I can really feel it so deeply in my heart and soul that sometimes feels like I want to curl up and die.... it's very hard and painful to experience this level of connection and awareness with others' (often 'strangers') lives, but you know, it also is a kind of different/deep level of spiritual awareness.
Can I share something with you? This is quite private and not something I'd have ever posted in public had you not been so open with us, but sometimes I get the overwhelming feeling that feel I literally don't belong here (Earth) and I'm/my soul is meant to be somewhere else, all I can feel is the pain and suffering in this world and I feel so helpless... and I actually get physical sensations, like I'm trapped/stuck here on earth, literally, and can't get off the planet!! I can only describe it a bit like being stuck in a lift! I know at some point I will be freed, but being here can be pretty bl**dy uncomfortable at times!! I know it sounds crazy, but it is real and quite frightening when this happens!
But hey .. I just wanted to let you know that your soul is not dying, nor shrinking... far from it you dear soul.. the very fact that you are experiencing such a deep connection to the pain and suffering of others is a sure sign your soul is VERY much alive and that your heart is very much in the right place... you are truly connecting with your fellow souls.. and that is sometimes painful, but hey.. what a wonderful thing to be able to experience such a connection, as it means you can sense others souls and hence hopefully help them!!
I would add one thing for you to take into account though, and I don;t mean to worry you at all with this.. but if you ever experience any level of physical pain when you are feeling other's suffering, then truly, find/ask for some guidance or help from a really good/qualified spiritual counsellor or healer.. nothing to worry about at all, jusy that (from experience) sometimes we can actually pick up the physical sensations others are going through, which really isn't so pleasant to go through!
But, you certainly did good and the right thing sending out those thoughts to them from your heart and I'd say keep on doing that as much and as often as possible, not just when you get these hurting feelings.
I've always been very sensitive to the pain/feelings of others, even as a small child, and have spent my life being told I'm "too sensitive" (as a put-down) when in fact, I am also repeatedly told (sometimes by those same people) what a "strong person" I am! But you know, our capacity to feel pain is only matched and equalled by our capacity to feel love and true compassion for others. Your heart and soul are wonderful guides and helpers.. even if sometimes they hurt (for yourself or for others). To feel the pain of another is hard, but it is also a gift. Truly. It is a gift and it is precious... and it can be used and/or developed into ways of really healing and helping others, should you wish to.
I'm not sure how you might take this, and I mean well by it, really I do.. try to take some time to really thank God/the Universe/your Angels.. (or whatever's appropriate to your beliefs) for giving you the ability to feel your feelings and being able to connect to your heart and sould so strongly .. it might be hard for you at moments like this (I really do understand how hard!) but please.. keep strong in your vulnerability and sensitivity.. for they are strengths and not a weaknesses and are very much a sign of the health and light in your soul.
I hope that helps in some small way.. please don't be afraid.. your soul sounds in pretty good shape!!
I'm always more concerned when I come across people who DON'T feel for others, or sometimes even for themselves... or people who never cry.. they seem devoid of their heart-connection... now that would be a reason to worry if your soul is detaching and dying!
So Francie, thank you again for sharing your feelings and please, know that this is a GOOD thing you're able to feel this much for people, and make sure when you send out the positive, loving, helpful thoughts to others, that you also ask for some to come back to help you... as there are many people around the world who care and in some ways, all of us need some healing and help at times!
Hope this has been of some help.. sorry if I'm more wordy than useful (!).. . but I wish you light .. and a big protective, healing hug from the universe! x
In fact, I also wish that same hug to EVERYONE, whether in here or anywhere on earth. xxx