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The Space in Between: An Empath’s Field Guide
 

The Space in Between: An Empath’s Field Guide

The Space in Between follows empath Signe Hovem as she explores and learns to accept and nurture her own empathic abilities. Along the way she discovers that being an empath is neither a gift nor a curse, but an ability that allows us to live in extended communication with nature and humanity. The journey of the empath requires us to dismantle long-held beliefs and rediscover what it means to live a truly authentic life. 

Written for persons who identify as highly sensitive, as empathic, or as empaths, The Space in Between is a road map to cultivating both self-awareness and connectivity with the greater world.

 
 

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BOOK SUMMARY

Do You Fully Understand Your Sensory Nature? 

Are you sensitive? Are you empathetic? Empathic? An empath?

It might surprise many to learn that you can be empathic but not feel empathy, and you can have empathy without being empathic. And remarkably, you can be empathic and not be an empath. This is more than mere semantics; it is about understanding your own unique sensory sensitivities and how you relate, interact, and perceive your environment.

This book offers a framework to better understand your own sensitivities and how they influence your relationship with yourself, others, and your environment.

Are you sensitive, or are you an empath? Empathetic or an empath?


Questions to consider

• Do you know your primary channels of intuitive receptivity?

• Have you considered how your life experiences fuel empathy?

• Do you recognize that trauma can impact your sense of safety and overall perception of your environment?

• How do you frame your sensitivities; is it a “curse,” a “gift,” a “power,” or something grounded in serving communication?

• Are you constructing barriers as a defense to protect you, or are creating healthy boundaries so you can be present in any environment?

• Do you understand the energetic mechanics of being sensitive and what self-care supports this innate nature that connects to both nature and humanity?

 
 

Accepting and embodying your empathic nature is an intentional path towards balance and belonging to yourself. The path to authenticity is knowing who you are. 

 
 

BOOK REVIEWS

  • “An exceptionally lucid, reflective, and yet practical read. Packed with a treasure trove of exercises and tools, The Space in Between will help you navigate the empath experience so that you become a master of your own personal sovereignty. An extraordinary book.”

    — Michael R. Smith, PhD, founder of EmpathConnection.com and Author of The Complete Empath Toolkit

  • "Remarkable! The Space in Between puts words to the wordless. It’s a wonderfully engaging and wise read that had me nodding all the way through. Signe Myers Hovem brings immense depth and clarity to a topic that begs further exploration for every one of us. Using personal storytelling, pop cultural references, and insight from a lifetime of study, Hovem masterfully lays out the nuances of empathic sensory perception while giving us the tools to become more attuned and responsible in those experiences. In short, this book made me feel seen, and I think anyone who reads it will receive the gift of connecting more deeply with themselves and the world."

    — Leigh Medeiros, Creative Coach, and Author of The 1-Minute Writer

  • “The Space In Between is an invaluable addition to the consciousness of our time. Signe Myers Hovem explores the essential questions for all who experience the ‘in between’ spaces and places of connection. The book is beautifully crafted, borne out of deep personal experience and perception, and each page guides the reader towards rich understandings applicable to the everyday.”

    — Prune Harris, Energy Expert, Educator, and Author

  • “I’ve waited all my life for this book! For empathic people at any stage of life’s journey, this book truly delivers—a fi eld guide that’s accessible, respectful, and offered without bias or dogma. Hovem writes with a clear intention of sharing what and how she’s learned while witnessing what’s awakened, healed, and strengthened in herself along the way. This book is invaluable and I recommend it with all my heart.”

    — Nina Simons, Cofounder and Chief Relationship Strategist, Bioneers

  • “In her beautifully thoughtful and insightful book, Signe Myers Hovem guides us to reflect on what it really means to be an ‘energy-aware empath’ and how to understand and honor our personal sensitivities. What a valuable resource for anyone searching for truly meaningful information about the empath experience!”

    — Jean Haner, Author of Clear Home Clear Heart: Learn to Clear the Energy of People and Places

  • “A wonderful companion guide to learn how to become an engaged and a functional empath who has a deeper understanding of their sensitivities.”

    — Kristine Carlson, New York Times Best-Selling author and Creator of the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series

  • “The line by ancient Greek poet Pindar that appears on the first and last page of The Space in Between―'Know who you are and be such’―captures the essence of this fearless memoir and valuable guide into what it means to be an empath. This deep dive into the places that tell you who you are promises to be an empowering read for all who seek to know and love themselves.”

    — Dorothy Van Soest, Award-Winning Author of Nuclear Option and Death Unchartered

  • “This field guide will help everyone who picks it up to identify and clarify their empathic nature and understand how to create boundaries as needed and tap into our gifts. If you've been labeled as an empath or a highly sensitive person, this book will help you discern, redefine where necessary, and ground into who you truly are to harness your truth and your power.”

    — Jenn Perell Bush, Strategy Consultant and Wellness Coach

  • “I believe that energy is the new language of the future and Signe Myers Hovem is a master guide for navigating a path for sensitive people through her own personal story. The Space in Between offers a safe space to explore our personal sensitivities and open up to our natural intuition. As an empath, I recommend this book to anyone wanting to explore their own intuition and embrace their own unique energy.”

    — Titanya Monique Dahlin, Energy Medicine Practitioner and author of the Energy Medicine for Kids series

  • “Since I began to read The Space in Between, I found myself picking it up at every spare moment that I had. The content of this brilliantly written book is delivered by Signe Myers Hovem with such clarity and poise and is very relatable and easy to digest. It is very clear to me that many people in our world will benefit from reading this book—may it be read and loved widely and receive the glowing accolades that it deserves!”

    — Melaney Ryan, Founder and Director of Melaney Ryan Institute of Applied Consciousness (MRIAC)

 

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BOOK CLUB GUIDE

Book Clubs and Spiritual Awareness Groups

Do you belong to a Book Club that has spiritual leanings? Or perhaps you are part of a spiritual awareness group that meets regularly to support embodiment and cultivate authenticity. “The Space in Between: An Empath’s Field Guide '' is a perfect book to be discussed as a group. Though designed to guide the individual reader towards self-awareness with journal prompts at the end of each chapter, its structure allows for easy group discussions and sharing experiences, particularly if the group is inquisitive and discerning. 

 

Bonus Offer
I'd love to join your Book Club or Spiritual Awareness Group to field questions and to support the material. Please contact me to learn more.

 
 
Book Club Guide with Signe Myers Hovem
 

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Author Bio

Signe Myers Hovem has created homes on five continents over twenty years, raised four uniquely sensitive children, pursued a special education lawsuit appealed to the US Supreme Court, volunteered in a hospice in Texas and an orphanage in Azerbaijan. Signe works as a spiritual counselor, and teaches workshops and trainings in the art of being an empath and the power of language in many countries around the world.