From Love Not For Love.
In a relationship where awareness is expanding, both people evolve together. Instead of projecting, they view the other person as a mirror of themselves.
This is the basis of a conscious relationship, where you can unfold your true self and relate from that level, see the other person as a soul equal to you, base your happiness on being real, not on illusions and expectations, use intimacy to evolve and grow, get past victimization by taking responsibility for your half of the relationship, ask what you can give before demanding what you can get, being accountable and able to receive and listen, even to uncomfortable truths. There is rarely conflict, chaos or drama as both active intuitions and open non violent communicators, are easily able to broach all potential misalignments, early.
This is where humanity and human relating and genuine partnerships continue to evolve. Towards a mutually respect FULL and deeper and more meaning FULL consciousness.
~ Deepak Chopra
LOVE WITHOUT WISDOM IS SELF-DESTRUCTION
Empaths are born with hearts wide open, radiating love and compassion without limits. They see the good in everyone, give endlessly, and often prioritize others over themselves.
This is the phase of naÃŊve innocence—a time when their love flows unconditionally, but without the wisdom of discernment. They believe that by loving deeply, they can heal others, fix broken souls, and bring light where there is darkness.
But this beautiful innocence often comes at a cost. Manipulators, narcissists, and energy vampires sense their boundless kindness and use it as an entry point for control.
The empath, yearning for connection, willingly gives more and more, convinced that love can soften cruelty. They excuse red flags, ignore their own needs, and accept mistreatment because they believe that sacrifice is a sign of love.
Then comes the shattering—the moment they realize that not everyone has a heart as pure as theirs. This awakening is often triggered by a deep betrayal, emotional or psychological abuse, or a pattern of repeated heartbreak.
The empath, once glowing with warmth, now finds themselves depleted, disillusioned, and utterly broken. This is the moment where most think they’ve lost themselves. But in reality, this is where their true evolution begins.
Pain becomes the alchemist that transforms them.
No longer blinded by idealism, they begin to innerstand the power of boundaries, the necessity of self-respect, and the importance of discernment.
They realize that love without wisdom is self-destruction, and that protecting their energy is not selfish but essential.
This transformation births the awakened empath, often known as the dark empath—not because they become unkind, but because they fully integrate both light and shadow.
They still possess deep compassion, but now they wield it with intention. They read people’s energy with piercing clarity, spotting manipulation before it takes root.
They give, but only where it is deserved.
They love, but only where it is reciprocated.
They forgive, but no longer allow repeated betrayal.
This is where an empath becomes unstoppable. No longer a passive giver, but a conscious force of light—one that can stand tall in storms, command respect, and radiate power without fear of being drained.
Their kindness is no longer their weakness—it is their greatest weapon.
So, if you are an empath who has been broken, innerstand this: your destruction was never your ending. It was your awakening.
And from here on out, you are untouchable.
© conscious souls
