Empaths: don’t put yourself into a box

At some point, it‘s bound to suffocate

Whether we’re aware or not, all around us are boxes. Square containers to help us conform to the norms of the workplace, our friend group or relationships. With nice, neat corners and a finite amount of space to move and breathe, boxes work well for some people.

Not for empathic, intuitive souls.

Boxes, and those who create and uphold them, are designed to constrain. Limit movement, expression, and reward conformity.

In some ways, our society needs boxes. We need laws to keep us safe. We need systems and structures (although most we’ve created so far are oppressive and inequitable). The energy of Saturn exists for a reason.

The planet itself contained by rings, Saturn helps us to focus, set healthy boundaries and understand our limitations. We are in human bodies with a finite lifespan. We can only exert so much physical energy before we need to rest. We can’t do everything, be everywhere or connect with every person on Earth. We gather in groups to create cultures, rituals, traditions, and agree-upon roles.

Yet, perceptive souls often struggle with hyper-defined boxes in our modern society. We long to explore and expand beyond the four corners.