Your resistance is not your enemy
If you are tempted to demonize yourself for being “in resistance” to something, remember this key fact: your resistance is not your enemy. On the contrary. Have you ever planned to do something, then not done it? Who hasn’t? We make plans, then life happens. Most of... Read more
3 reasons sensitive people seek 1:1 support
Many sensitive people seek 1:1 support at some time in their lives. When you understand the kind of support you need, you can more effectively find it. Even better, you can take proactive steps to have support in place. I recently spotted a philosophical jewel among... Read more
6 steps to support self-regulation and spiritual connection
Is there a connection between emotional self-regulation and spiritual connection? Yes. The better you can regulate your nervous system, the more easily you can hear your spiritual intuition. If you’ve read Elaine Aron’s books about highly sensitive people (HSPs), you... Read more
For HSPs, connecting to your spiritual intuition is the key to peace and joy—and an announcement
Connecting to your spiritual intuition each morning is the most powerful action you can take to maximize your happiness, your effectiveness, and your growth. For HSPs, a spirit-led life is the key to peace and joy. How do you answer the question, “What shall I do... Read more
When your work turns into drudgery
When your work turns into drudgery, it’s hard to keep going. To thrive, sensitive people need meaningful work, sustainable conditions, and positive work relationships. We also need learning and stimulation—but not too much overarousal. How do you create a sustainable... Read more
7 steps to restore calm and safety when you get triggered
When you get triggered by events out of your control—including the kind of news we read every day lately— you need a way to process your responses so you can function well during the day and sleep well at night. Here is a simple seven-step process combining elements... Read more
In the new year, what do you need to feel safe and secure?
New Year’s is a time to dream big, but first, you need to discover what you need to feel safe and secure. When you do both, you access the kind of strength we all need right now as we ride out the Covid-19 pandemic. The new year is here at last, after the hardest... Read more
The gift of anger
What do I mean by “the gift of anger?” Isn’t anger something to be avoided, or better yet, transcended? Maybe, but I can’t seem to avoid getting angry, and I suspect transcendence will take me several lifetimes. In the meantime, though, I have a powerful option. I can... Read more
How to clear a space when you have a lot going on
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 moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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