Emily Agnew, Author at Sustainably Sensitive

How to clear a space when you have a lot going on

Dec 1, 2020 | 10 comments

When you get that “this is all just too much” feeling, you need a way to clear a space for yourself…and never more than now, as the pandemic rages on and the political climate remains divisive. In this post, which originally appeared on July 18, 2018... Read more

To head off conflict, acknowledge your point of view

Nov 17, 2020 | 6 comments

Even when a conflict seems insurmountable, a powerful action is always open to you: you can acknowledge your point of view. Then you enter a different world, one in which respectful disagreement is possible and people sometimes, miraculously, change their minds. We... Read more

Have you seen My Octopus Teacher yet?

Nov 3, 2020 | 3 comments

My Octopus Teacher is unlike any film I’ve ever seen. It spoke to me as a highly sensitive person—on many levels. I’ve never started an article by saying, “Stop reading now.” But if you haven’t yet seen My Octopus Teacher (now streaming on Netflix), stop reading now.... Read more

How do you stay sane when the world turns upside down?

Oct 20, 2020 | 2 comments

What do you do when the world turns upside down? You can always sense the right next step by connecting to your spiritual intuition. Last January, we celebrated my birthday with a trip to New York City to see the musical Hamilton with my daughter and her partner.... Read more

Are you sensitive? You neeed space in your days. Period.

Oct 6, 2020 | 2 comments

If you are highly sensitive, there’s no way around it: you need space in your days. Without it you’ll get overwhelmed and exhausted. My partner and I hiked in the Adirondacks in August. We savored five days of gorgeous weather and spectacular views. This has been an... Read more