Use the HSP label—then let it go
To find peace as an HSP, it helps to use the HSP label—then let it go. As we start a new year—and I send you my most heartfelt wishes for a wonderful one—I’ve been thinking about the whole idea of being highly sensitive. To be clear, high sensitivity is a genetic... Read more
A powerful resource to recover from grief
What do you need to truly recover from grief? The Grief Recovery Handbook answers that question in a thorough, powerful, practical way. As we’ve decorated our Christmas tree, baked, and shopped for gifts, I’ve thought a lot about my parents. They were devout... Read more
“How do you know when to put down a beloved elderly pet?”
Deciding when to put down a beloved elderly pet is a heartbreaking task. As HSPs, though, we bring unique strengths to the decision. Thanks to all of you who sent along requests for articles. I look forward to writing about each of those topics in the coming weeks.... Read more
HSPs and sacred space…and why I don’t use AI
I learned about HSPs and sacred space from Elaine Aron. Only recently, though, have I realized this is one of those spaces. Hello dear readers! This comes with my sincerest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving for those of you who live in the U.S., and with gratitude for... Read more
Checking in after a long silence
Thank you for your patience during my long silence this spring and summer. I haven’t written an article since April. That’s an unprecedented break in the otherwise steady series of newsletters I’ve published since the fall of 2015. What happened? My mom died on April... Read more
Being with the dying comes naturally to many HSPs
It’s true: being with the dying comes naturally to many HSPs. It brings out, and requires, our best qualities. During my years playing with the Honolulu Symphony in my twenties, I volunteered for Hospice Hawaii. I don’t remember how I even knew such a thing as a... Read more
Do you need a full system reset?
A full system reset is a go-to resource for times when you are really stressed or exhausted. When my stress level spikes—which has happened more often than usual, lately—I can usually restore my energy and presence of mind quickly. I just lie down and do a breath... Read more
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 moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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