Is telepathy/empathy possible?
Telepathy is not only possible, but probable. And we are all empathetic to some degree, (I hope). You seem to be experiencing an opening of your third eye, and heightened senses related to your meditation. If the emotions you are picking up on become interruptive to your life, you will need to learn to close your third eye or block the thoughts of others in some way. But for now, congrats! You would appear to have found a latent gift within yourself. Use it wisely. Blessings.