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 more
To head off conflict, acknowledge your point of view
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?
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?
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.
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
How your intent affects your ability to handle obstacles
Inner Bonding has changed the way I handle obstacles. I still ask, “Why me?” sometimes…but now I have a better option in my pocket. We spent a wonderful five days hiking in the Adirondacks last month. These mountains offered a different experience from any others I’ve... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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