HSP—Empathic and Empowered: Expanding My Perspective
The Power of Emotional Receptivity for Conscious Living and Living in “AAWE”
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Forward Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Note to Reader Chapter 1: Early Years, Connection with Source, and Inner-Expanded Being Chapter 2: Gaining Clarity and Insight Chapter 3: Source, Vibrational Frequency, and God Chapter 4: Expanding Understanding as a Vibrational Being Chapter 5: Begin Noticing: Wherever I am Chapter 6: Soothing Self from Self-Criticizing to Self-Nurturing Chapter 7: Expanding Awareness Chapter 8: Broadening Perspective Chapter 9: Shifting Perspective Chapter 10: Sensitivity and Alignment Chapter 11: Defining Responsibility & Broadening Perspective Chapter 12: Power of Appreciation Chapter 13: Emotional Receptivity and Extension of Source Chapter 14: Recognizing Unconditional Love Chapter 15: To Know that I Know Chapter 16: Wellbeing is the Natural State of Being Chapter 17: Experiencing Wellbeing and Mindfulness Chapter 18: I am Wellbeing and Connected to Source Chapter 19: Meditation and Breathwork Chapter 20: Feeling Love, Happiness and Wellbeing are Alignment Indicators Chapter 21: Positive Aspects or Attributes for Alignment Chapter 22: Differentiating Between Appreciation and Gratitude Chapter 23: Key to Alignment is Allowing; Being a Cooperative Component Chapter 24: Affirmation and Divine Revelation of Alignment Chapter 25: Supporting Practices and Positive Self-Talk Chapter 26: Use and Benefits of Visualization, Imagination and Daydreaming Chapter 27: Tapping into the Perspective of Higher Self Chapter 28: Empowering Questions Chapter 29: Understanding Co-Creating About the Author --------------- Chapter 1: Early Years, Connection with Source, and Inner-Expanded Being “Every single being is completely responsible for their responses, thoughts, choices, how they feel—overall, their own vibrational frequency alignment.” - Spiritual Message translated through Josephine Sheppard Between the ages of six to nine years old was a prolific time for me. I experienced an intuitive connection with individuals who seemed to have similar traits as myself. While on an outing with my birth Mother, visiting a classmate’s home, I discovered the ability to communicate without speaking aloud with my friend. In a short time, my friend gave an obvious mischievous grin and smirky facial expression, which translated to “up to no good.” Without speaking, yet making eye contact, I was aware and alert to his intention of playing a dangerous prank on his mother by tricking her into reaching in a tank of poisonous snakes. His family liked looking at exotic animals, and having poisonous snakes in an aquarium to look at was common practice for them. Apparently, they had owned them before and exercised care in handling them or at least as owners. I hadn’t learned where these were being acquired and wasn’t interested. With this awareness of the intention to cause havoc, I attempted to redirect him through thought, body, and facial expressions. The intention was for him to use his God-given abilities for protecting, not harming, another. The response I heard from him was his restraining from laughing aloud, and a mental thought that it was no big deal and would be funny. I was not in agreement and was certain I would not allow this to happen. I redirected my attention to gazing upon his mom, who had her back to us, since she was leaning in the archway into the kitchen. She was speaking with my Mother, who was leaning against the counter. I prayed and envisioned an Angel and white light to protect his mother. I imagined a physical barrier of white light and desired her conscious attention of her own actions, without being intrusive. When his mom was about to reach her hand unconsciously into the tank, unaware because her attention was on her conversation with my mother, the snakes attempted to dart at her hand with venomous teeth bared. Yet, they could not touch her even though her hand was clearly in proximity. In that moment, I asked for something to drink, which caused both our parents to startle from being deeply engrossed in their conversation. His mom put the lid back over the tank and proceeded towards the kitchen. In so many ways it seems incredibly simple, yet it truly felt like divine intervention had taken place as desired. That type of experience isn’t, should we say, common or frequent. Yet, I find as I recall aspects of the experience, I ponder what lesson about it would benefit remembrance. What would expand greater clarity to understand how emotions, vibrational energy, and that type of alignment came into play; to apply or recognize it as applicable to my life today? So, I asked Spirit and remained still to hear/know the answer. My question to Source/Spirit: I believe in this childhood experience, I have witnessed myself expanding my awareness and/or energy vibration to influence others’ experience in a way. Is this accurate? Or, is there another way of understanding or looking at this experience? Translation through Spirit: It is possible to influence some that may be in vibrational proximity. With that said, let us expand and clarify the idea of influencing, which is vibrational matching by Source through the natural law of attraction, and how this translates. Every single being is completely responsible for their responses, thoughts, choices, how they feel—overall, their own vibrational frequency alignment. Source, following the natural and spiritual nature of the law of attraction, automatically aligns anything that is a vibrational match. Another way of understanding what is transpiring in this situation is…
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“Have you ever felt that there must be another perspective as a highly sensitive person (HSP) or empath besides having to be fearful or on guard against whatever is unwanted?
Have you wondered, how can I reconcile or blend the understanding of the natural law of attraction, being emotionally receptive and highly sensitive, to work for me? Or, just seeking anything that is consciousness based because you’re on your own self-realization journey.
Well, you’re not alone. In this book, I have documented various practices I’ve applied in my ongoing journey to feeling empowered as an empath, HSP, and self-realization process by implementing my emotional receptivity and sensitivity as a tool or guide in working within the natural laws of attraction. I’ve shared intimate experiences that aid in clarifying why I apply these practices, what it means to me, and what brought me to the point of inspiration for the ‘live in AAWE’ (art of allowing well-being every day) and the conscious living approach.
I love the idea of expanding upon this adventure with others. I believe there’s no mistake that you’re reading this now. My intention is to share these insights discovered through my personal journey and practices with those that feel drawn to or resonate with this information.” – Josephine Sheppard, Author
Josephine is a regular practitioner of introspection, spiritual journeying, mindfulness, meditation, and is a continual student of life. She's had three near-death experiences (NDEs), various spiritually transformative life experiences (STE's), and a clear memory of being nonphysical consciousness prior to her birth into this lifetime. These personal experiences have added to her insight, awareness, and enlightenment. She considers herself a continual student of life.
“Josephine has woven an instruction manual of how to live a conscious life aligned with the highest version of yourself. She offers many tools, and you feel supported as you begin or continue this journey to consciousness. You can tell by reading she is kindhearted and has done the work herself. This book makes you feel supported on this journey which is of utmost importance during this work. I was honored Josephine asked me to write this forward as I feel this book can help you release what does not serve you to tap into the power you have within and begin to consciously create the life of your dreams!” - Jenny Mannion, author of A Short Path to Change
“The author takes the reader on the intimate journey of an empath’s developing awareness of her deep connection to the Great Source and shares how the reader can do the same. Josephine teaches you how to recognize and develop your true inner self. If there is negative self-talk or negative energies from the outside world there are instructions on how to realign to the Great Source. The goal being to love and thrive. I enjoyed this book so much that I am going to reread it slowly to soak in as much information as possible. It taught me a great deal about self-acceptance and the beautiful power of love.” - Pamela J. Boydston, BS, LPTA, LMT, NCTMB
“To my metaphysical sister Josephine, your journey enlightens mine. Thank you for sharing your intuitive insights, tools, loving experiences, and connections to your brothers, sisters, and Source. Beautiful!!! It’s a lifetime work, logically and emotionally explained. I am reflecting on my own life at 71 years of age, and your tools can help me reflect on my experiences and form deeper questions to better my relationships with my peers and Source. Thanks for doing the work!” - Gary Contesti, Detroit Theosophical Society Member, and former President
About the Author
Josephine Sheppard has a love of discovering new things, conscious living, visual arts, nature, her dog, friends, family, and creativity. She enjoys eclectic interests including, but not limited to, writing, abstract drawing, and flower and nature photography. She was inspired to create the A.A.W.E. approach (The Art of Allowing Wellbeing Every Day), referred to as “Live in AAWE”, while using the state of emotions as a guide to awareness of being aligned or not with God-Source, intention, and the natural state of wellbeing. Josephine has a background in case management, alternative and complimentary therapies, and departmental, personal, and professional training and development, with a Doctorate in Religious Counseling. She has three decades of experience in mindfulness practices, coaching/mentoring, guiding/facilitating, training, working with diverse backgrounds, human services, meditation, and personal and spiritual development. Josephine has written a number of health and wellness articles published in print and online since 2003. Her mission is to document her experience and inspired messages that may empower others who resonate with this type of insight, clarity, awareness, and information.