Welcome to the forum @jamie35 
My name is Megan and I’m one of the moderators here 
it’s nice to meet you!
What you’ve described – feeling the energy and emotions of others – it definitely sounds like you’ve got a bit of empathic skills or abilities. If this ever becomes overpowering for you, I suggest learning how to shield yourself and create a protective barrier around yourself. It does wonders for those such as yourself that pick up extra energy from others.
As I put those links in here I realized that @BryWisteria already mentioned exactly what I said 
great minds think alike!
Anyway, I’m also personally connected to Water. The deity I venerate, Brigid, is connected with water, healing wells, and the fire of transformation. There’s nothing like a good thunderstorm to give you a bit of energy or healing – that’s one of the reasons I love living here in Florida. There are thunderstorms all summer and I’m not that far away from a beach!
I look forward to seeing you around the forum 