Emily Agnew, Author at Sustainably Sensitive

Why the humble slug is a great role model for HSPs

Sep 5, 2023 | 4 comments

The humble slug is a great role model for HSPs. Here’s why. During a walk in the woods this week, I passed a juicy golden slug. I realized belatedly that I wanted a picture of him. I ran back. My haste was unnecessary, however. Being a slug, he had barely moved. I... Read more

HSPs and perception: taking responsibility for what we think we see

Aug 8, 2023 | 3 comments

It’s important for us to pause and ponder about HSPs and perception, because the way we see the world determines our experience of it. This week, I’ve found myself thinking about how being a highly sensitive person (HSP) affects our perception, and how our... Read more

I’m glad I devoured Jessie Inchauspé’s Glucose Revolution. Here’s why.

Jul 4, 2023 | 9 comments

I had fun this week interviewing myself about the new book by Jessie Inchauspé, Glucose Revolution, to offer my thoughts about its value to HSPs. Q: I understand you recently read the 2022 book by Jessie Inchauspé (I’ll call her J.I.), Glucose Revolution: The... Read more

Are you highly sensitive? 4 commitments you need to thrive

Jun 20, 2023 | 6 comments

Are you highly sensitive? Here are four key areas you need to focus on to create a sustainable life. I never used to think of myself as a gardener. As an apartment dweller for many years, I didn’t have the opportunity. My partner and I did add some perennials to our... Read more

HSP spiritual connection and not-knowing

Jun 6, 2023 | 5 comments

Your HSP spiritual connection emerges from a ground of not-knowing. I’m in a state of not-knowing lately. I don’t usually hesitate to offer opinions (sometimes even useful ones, ha) about subjects I’m familiar with, but even that hasn’t felt comfortable. Thank... Read more