Let your clean boundaries be the “bad cop” so you can be the “good cop”
Many sensitive people suffer unnecessary stress when they fall victim to the biggest boundary-setting mistakes. Thanks to our neighbor who makes these amazing snow monsters every year, I have the perfect visual representation of the way I end up feeling when I fail to... Read more
Do you experience symptoms of subtle trauma? Here are six paths to relief
Fortunately, HSPs have a number of resources we can turn to for relief from subtle trauma. Here are six of them. Many sensitive people experience subtle trauma. If you’ve recognized it in yourself, what is the next step? This is territory that can be very... Read more
Don’t let fear of newness make you miss out
Why would I say I’m going to do something—something I really want to do— then not do it? I’ve been pondering that since our first trip to the Adirondacks last month. We both love hiking in the mountains, and we had talked for several years about getting... Read more
Why does it feel risky to talk about our HSP spirituality?
My friend Kaitlyn sends me her beautiful photos to use in the Listening Post. Last month she sent me this photo along with a note that said, “I haven’t been able to pick up my camera lately…so I decided to share with you this hand painted mandala... Read more
Why trying to “love yourself” can drive you crazy
“To be happy, you need to love yourself!’ How often we hear that, but what the heck does it mean? And is it even possible? In today’s 6-minute video I address these questions on two levels: the personal and the... Read more
Fox wisdom for HSPs: honoring our perceptivity, pacing, prudence, and precision
On New Year’s Eve day we hiked near Lake Ontario at Durand Eastman Park, winding between frozen ponds dusted with snow. One pond after another was crisscrossed by fox tracks, and I took this as a kind reminder going in to the New Year: the fox is my old friend... Read more
Now is the time to share what deeply moves us
Today I’m inspired to share with you one rose and three pieces of music. Why share? There’s a lot of pain and fear in the world these days. To contribute to peace we need to support each other keeping our hearts open and our spirits up. This is even more... Read more
Allow beauty to open your heart—even when it hurts
Today I’m inspired to share with you one rose and three pieces of music. Why share? There’s a lot of pain and fear in the world these days. To contribute to peace we need to support each other keeping our hearts open and our spirits up. This is even more... Read more
The hidden pitfall of meticulous HSP self-care
I’ve written a lot here about HSP self care. And yes, to thrive, we need our sleep. We need a sturdy personal infrastructure. And we need exercise, healthy food, ample time to recharge, and safe, effective ways to do our deep processing. But I haven’t... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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