6 ways to cultivate your spiritual intuition
How do you cultivate your spiritual intuition? And what do you do when you get radio silence? Read on for practical strategies to connect to this most important sensitive resource. I recently finished a challenging jigsaw puzzle, a photo of colorful mushrooms. I was...
The challenge of fatigue
With no end in sight to the pandemic, how do we meet the challenge of fatigue? Recognizing the specific kind of fatigue you are experiencing can help you address it more quickly and effectively. This is particularly important if your self-care time is at a premium. As...
How can we be sensitive without being fragile?
Can we be sensitive without being fragile? Yes, if we consciously choose how to define strength—and look at our own beliefs about fragility. The concept of fragility is in the spotlight now, with Robin DiAngelo’s book White Fragility entering its fifteenth week near...
5 principles to increase your resilience
In stressful, stirred-up times like these, any effort you make to increase your resilience will serve you well. Once you understand your sensitive temperament and the needs that come with it, you can go about setting up the self-care and support you need. July is...
Facing the truth as a white HSP
I began my last newsletter by saying, In the week since I drafted this article, violence has erupted across the U.S. and here in Rochester following the murder of George Floyd by a policeman in Minneapolis. I need to respond to this, and I know instant responses are...
Finding information that can calm you, not overwhelm you
Amidst the barrage of information sources around you, is it possible to find information that can calm you rather than increasing your stress level? I think so…but you will need patience and discernment. _________________________________________ In the week since I...
“I’m loving staying at home living a simpler life”
Are you secretly relieved to be locked down, loving staying at home? Introvert HSPs in particular may be enjoying the lower stimulation levels, though for too many people, they come at a high cost. My friend Kim, a fellow highly sensitive person (HSP) is enjoying...
How to ground yourself in the positive—while honoring real fear and distress
Is it possible to stay calm enough to function well when the world is in tough shape—while still honoring real fear and distress? Yes. Read on for a simple but powerful way to ground yourself in your body and create a sturdy container to hold even intense feelings....
How to adjust your routines for these unprecedented times
Have you had to adjust your routines during the COVID-19 pandemic? How is it going? I’m surprisingly calm, yet also completely discombobulated—a strange combination. To handle this new reality, I’ve had to make significant changes in my daily routines. I’ve been in a...
How to overcome negativity bias—a particularly important skill right now
Human brains are wired to highlight fear, but we can overcome negativity bias—if we understand it. Read on for more information about negativity bias, to help you stay sane and act effectively during this coronavirus pandemic. I’m incredibly fortunate to be able to...