The Myth of Certainty: Why Intuition Won’t Save You From Being Human

The Myth of Certainty: Why Intuition Won’t Save You From Being Human | The Vital Spirit | Laura Rowe | Empath Mentor

What I am actually saying is that we need to be willing to let our intuition guide us, and then be willing to follow that guidance directly and fearlessly. ~ Shakti Gawain on the myth of certainty As a modern, wealthy society, we have developed a silent, unconscious belief that runs the operating system of […]

The Gap Between Knowing and Living

The Gap Between Knowing and Living | The Vital Spirit | Empath Mentor | Laura Rowe

Change. But start slowly, because direction is more important than speed. ~ Paulo Coelho You’ve read the books. You’ve taken the workshops. You have a meditation cushion, a gratitude journal, and you understand intellectually that your sensitivity is a gift, not a flaw. But if you are honest, you might admit that you still feel… […]

Energy Management for Sensitive Souls: A Starter Kit

Energy Management for Sensitive Souls: A Starter Kit | The Vital Spirit | Empath Mentor | Laura Rowe

Peace is not the absence of conflict. It is the presence of alignment. ~ Unknown author discussing energy management If you are a sensitive, spiritual, or deeply feeling person, chances are you have been called “too sensitive” for as long as you can remember. You likely learned early on that it was safer to hide […]

The Spiritual Economics of “Just-in-Time” Income

The Spiritual Economics of Just-in-Time Income | The Vital Spirit | Laura Rowe | Empath Mentor

Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into. ~ Wayne Dyer on spiritual economics A Framework for Navigating Spiritual Economics The idea of “Just-in-Time” income didn’t come from a book, a teaching, or a trend. It emerged slowly, through pressure. It took shape while I was growing a new business and […]

The Practice: Staying Grounded Through Thanksgiving’s Emotional Weather

The Practice: Boundaries, Sensitivity, and the Holiday Table | The Vital Spirit | Laura Rowe | Empath Mentor

“You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” ~ Jon Kabat-Zinn on the practice For many empaths, Thanksgiving isn’t just a holiday—it’s an annual stress test for our nervous systems. The cultural script says it’s supposed to be all gratitude, cozy sweaters, and pie. But the lived experience? That can look more […]

Releasing The Phantom Persona: Letting Go of Who You Were Told To Be

Releasing The Phantom Persona | Letting Go of Who You Were Told to Be | The Vital Spirit | Laura Rowe | Empath Mentor

When I let go of trying to be everything to everyone, I had much more time, attention, love, and connection for the important people in my life. ~ Brené Brown Releasing the Phantom Persona Have you ever had a day where everything felt slightly… off? Maybe you said “yes” when your soul was screaming “no,” […]

Your Empath Journey

Woman walking through nature in fall wearing a blue hoodie under a gray fall jacket with a backpack | Your Empath Journey | The Vital Spirit | Laura Rowe | Empath Mentor

Revised: January 4, 2026 The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you really are. ~ Carl Jung, on your empath journey Your Empath Journey: From Overwhelm to Aligned Purpose If you’ve ever walked into a room and felt the weight of everyone’s mood, or if someone’s sadness can sink into your chest like […]

Empath Integration: Aligning Values with Daily Choices

empath woman sitting with a laptop, working on living in alignment with their values | empath integration | Laura Rowe | The Vital Spirit

“Nurturing our core values allows us to lead authentic lives and build resilience, confidence, and a sense of self” ~ Axelle Red describing empath integration Have you ever had a day where everything felt slightly… off? You said “yes” to a request you wanted to decline, stayed quiet in a meeting when your intuition was […]

Uncovering Cultural Programming Through Shadow Work

Uncovering Cultural Programming Through Shadow Work | The Vital Spirit | Empath Mentor | Laura Rowe

We are caged by our cultural programming. Culture is a mass hallucination, and when you step outside the hallucination, you see it for what it’s worth. ~ Terence McKenna Have you ever felt like you’re performing a role you never auditioned for? Maybe you’ve been called “too sensitive” for as long as you can remember, […]