In this episode of the Enlightened Animal Podcast, Corine Graham shares her personal journey of empathy and its impact on her well-being. She discusses her transition from one-on-one holistic health work to focusing on pet aura paintings and animal design readings. Corine reflects on the emotional toll of absorbing others' energies, and how rediscovering her artistic side has allowed her to create joyful connections with pet parents. The episode emphasizes the importance of finding joy in our work and maintaining a healthy exchange of energy.     Takeaways Empathy can lead to emotional and physical exhaustion. Working with clients often involves heavy emotional baggage. Rediscovering creativity can be a healing process. Art can serve as a joyful outlet for expression. Healthy exchanges of energy are crucial for well-being. Finding joy in work can enhance overall health. Artistic passions can be suppressed but can resurface. Creating connections through art can be fulfilling. It's important to protect one's own energy. Transitioning to a healthier work model can benefit both the helper and the helped.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Empathy and Change09:01 Rediscovering Artistic Passions14:55 Creating Joyful Connections through Art   Visit my website for more information about me: https://www.enlightenedanimal.com/ Send me a message: contact@enlightenedanimal.com Follow Enlightened Animal: FB - https://www.facebook.com/enlightenedanimal IG - https://www.instagram.com/enlightenedanimal/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@enlightenedanimal (Go to YouTube if you prefer to watch your podcast episodes, the video version is located there!)