Contraction, Expansion
Contraction is the process of going within. It’s a type of hermit mode. Expansion is the process of going without, meaning going outside of yourself. It’s being with community. Both phases are very important for empaths to experience. Knowing which phase you are in and honoring that phase will certainly undergird your experience as empath.
Empath Contraction Phase
process of building roots
Solitude, Meditation
Disciplining yourself, teaching yourself
Inner Reflection, Learning from reflection
Building and Growing Alone
A Growth Cycle and growth spurt
Examination of mind, body, spirit-energy
A time of healing, correction, and reform
Immersion into healing and doing the inner work
Empath Expansion Phase
Sharing the fruits of your labor
Sharing what you have learned
Celebrating the wins of others
Building and Growing with Others
An opportunity to express, celebrate, fellowship, creating outwardly
An opportunity to commend and appreciate others; honoring community
Engagement with like minded beings
Emerging after healing and “doing the work”
During the Contraction phase, you are learning to love yourself. You take care of yourself. You make improvements. You may read books, take classes, work on physical health and fitness.
During the Expansion phase, you are sharing love with others. You may be taking care of others. You are helping others improve in a healthy, non-codependent way.
