Today August 25 was my birthday. There were many challenges.
Most of my family is on the East coast. My health has not been good.
Today, many different things happened some good, some challenging. I wonder if this is a sign of how this new year will go.

I grow weary of being ill.
I am an empath... I need to learn to protect my energy more.
I feel I do not fit in or belong on this planet.
I wonder if I will ever feel at home.
Thanks for listening
Blessings

I saw your post and thought I should respond.

I feel your pain.  Allow me to share some things that have helped me in the past:

#1. Staying in the present moment has at times helped me forget the past and be less anxious about my future.  Worries exist only in the past; anxiety exist only in the future but life happens only in the present; never in the past and never in the future.

#2. Surrender to the divine will and surrender to the uncertainty of the ever changing "present moment."  By doing this you will be more aware of what is happenning in (Self awareness) and around you (Social awareness).  In simple words, be curious of the present moment to bring your awareness to the "here and now."

#3. Reduce your expectation from life, just be.  Find spontaneous happiness in your mind.  Happiness doesn't exist outside; its inside and when you embrace divinity in you, happiness and contentment follows.  To give you an idea of what gives me spontaneous happiness -- When I think about a misty morning and I smell the crisp air, I am happy beyond reason.

#4. Help someone without expecting anything in return.  This reduces thoughts about yourself (helps reduce Ego) and gives you mental satisfaction and peace.

These are theoretical concepts on life some of my mentors taught me.  I too worry about things, have been anxious at times.  During these trying times I try to recollect these concepts.  Instantly, I renew myself and my doubts in life vanish.  I hope this helps you too.

I am praying for you while I write this.  People have told me when I pray for them sincerely and when it is for a good, selfless cause the other person gets the full benefit immediately. I don't know you but I feel your pain through your words....May the Divinity I pray to every day give you and your family happiness, health, peace and contentment in life.

Huggggg for you my dear and Belated Birthday wishes!!