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THE 10 TYPES OF MENPATHS - WHICH ARE YOU?

Depending on the source you read, there are several kinds of empaths that commonly described and defined. According to Judith Orloff, MD, psychiatrist, and author of The Empath’s Survival Guide, there are 10 types of empaths, which in my view extend to MenPaths as well.

THE 10 TYPES OF MENPATHS - WHICH ARE YOU?
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My MenPathic Nature & the 'Big Resignation'

Since I last published here on MenPathic, I’ve been having a generally good ride, even if it meant becoming part of the Big resignation this past year.

My MenPathic Nature & the 'Big Resignation'
empath, hsp, pandemic
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MY MENPATHIC PANDEMIC EXPERIENCE - IT HASN'T ...

Now that we’ve been quarantined, locked down, and/or sheltered-in-place (SIP) for nearly six months, I’ve had some time to reflect on my menpathic pandemic experience.

As I stated in the title of this piece, it hasn’t been only butterflies and rainbows.

MY MENPATHIC PANDEMIC EXPERIENCE - IT HASN'T BEEN ALL BUTTERFLIES AND RAINBOWS
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THE HERO’S JOURNEY EVERY HSP AND EMPATH MUST ...

Though I haven’t read Joseph Campbell’s epic works on mythology, I am familiar with his take on the hero’s journey. It describes the cycle of events, causes, and effects that various myths have in common.

The hero’s journey is the epic structure defined by Campbell in The Hero with a Thousand Faces. From Zeus to the Buddha, to Jesus and Mohammad, most traditional accounts of their mythic adventures follow this cycle.

THE HERO’S JOURNEY EVERY HSP AND EMPATH MUST TAKE TO EMBRACE THEIR SUPERPOWERS
empath, hsp, health
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EVEN WHEN YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR MENPATHIC NATURE, ...

Even though I have done the deeper work of embracing the superpowers that accompany being a MenPathic, there are times when it gets the best of me.

As a MenPathic, and possessing a healthy mix of both HSP and empathic traits, I’ve worked hard to understand and embrace my superpowers. I recognize that while there are some negative aspects of these traits, I am far and away a better person for having done the work.

Still, anxiety is once again my constant companion.

EVEN WHEN YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR MENPATHIC NATURE, SOMETIMES LIFE STILL HITS YOU LIKE A TON OF BRICKS

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EVEN WHEN YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR MENPATHIC NATURE, SOMETIMES LIFE STILL HITS YOU LIKE A TON OF BRICKS

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EVEN WHEN YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR MENPATHIC NATURE, SOMETIMES LIFE STILL HITS YOU LIKE A TON OF BRICKS

Even though I have done the deeper work of embracing the superpowers that accompany being a MenPathic, there are times when it gets the best of me.

As a MenPathic, and possessing a healthy mix of both HSP and empathic traits, I’ve worked hard to understand and embrace my superpowers. I recognize that while there are some negative aspects of these traits, I am far and away a better person for having done the work.

Still, anxiety is once again my constant companion.