Our foster cat is making me a nicer person
Yes, our foster cat is making me a nicer person. Who knew? We’ve got a new cat guru in our house. Three weeks ago, we officially signed up to be foster humans for the Lollypop Farm shelter. The next day, a foster plea email arrived with this guy’s photo in it. There... Read more
Are you facing wrenching relationship changes? 3 thoughts to hold you steady
Relationship changes can be particularly gut-wrenching for highly sensitive people. But you can manage them. Imagine you live in a small, remote town in northern Sweden. Your entire economy is built on the deep seam of iron ore that lies directly beneath the town.... Read more
Why your inner work matters so much—and not just to you personally
When you feel powerless over world events, remember: your inner work matters. I’ve been thinking about something I read in Bird Milk and Mosquito Bones, a memoir by Priyanka Mattoo. She’s a Kashmiri expatriate living in Los Angeles. She recalled this conversation with... Read more
How to enjoy your overwhelm
Is it truly possible to enjoy your overwhelm? Yes, if you learn how to be with it in the right way. If you are highly sensitive, you feel things deeply. Strong emotions come with your temperament. You can’t stop yourself from having the emotional reactions you have.... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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