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
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
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 more
“Caretaking” vs “caring for:” why HSPs really need to understand the difference
“Caretaking” vs “caring for:” the health of your relationships lies in your ability to discern the difference. Arjuna—the street cat we took in a month ago—has been teaching me the truth of the saying that “dogs have masters; cats have staff.”... Read more
My calm HSP life has been shaken up—by a cat
When your calm HSP life has been shaken up, it helps to notice that along with the stress comes aliveness. My partner (who is also a highly sensitive person) and I lead a calm HSP life. Or we did, until three weeks ago. That’s when we brought home this beautiful... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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