“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 more
“My colleagues at work have labeled me sensitive”
Being highly sensitive is a good thing, but being labeled “sensitive” is no fun. A reader, who I will call Elena, wrote to me recently to describe the discouraging situation she finds herself in at work: I’ve had a few experiences recently where my colleagues at... Read more
Why a faux apology feels awful…and how to make a real one
We all know a faux apology feels awful. Once you understand exactly why, you empower yourself to make true apologies. Growing up, my family used to play a game called “Sorry!” “Sorry” was simple, but brutal. You rolled the dice, then moved your colored piece forward.... Read more
Saying goodbye to my dad
My dad died last Saturday. He was 87. He had been in hospice home care for seven months as his heart slowly gave out. I’ve put aside the article I had been working on for today. It’s an important one, about apologies. I’ll finish it at some point. But since my dad... Read moreGet your FREE guide to sensitive anxiety
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