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Tag Archives: wisdom
Is There Such a Thing as an Intuitive Empath? My Question to You
Decades ago, I was driving home from work just shortly after noon on a Saturday. The Interstate I was travelling was nearly devoid of other vehicles. It was a balmy autumn day. I was happy to have finished my required … Continue reading
Four Strategies for Taming HSP Overwhelm When Hateful Forces Rule
Do you, as an HSP, feel extreme overwhelm right now? You are not alone. Negative aggressive forces are coming at us in record numbers and intensity. From political unrest, self-absorbed people demanding their “rights” with no regard for others’ rights, … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey, Knowledge, Self-care
Tagged anxiety, destructive forces, evil, Grief, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Overwhelm, stress, unrest, wisdom
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Recognizing the Echo in Your Heart
In Greek mythology, Echo was the nymph whose cursed life came in contact with Narcissus. She fell in love with Narcissus but her love was not returned because he was incapable of loving anyone but himself. Over the last few … Continue reading
Posted in HSP Journey, Self-care
Tagged Echoism, Empathy, Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Low Self-esteem, Narcissists, Self-effacing, sensitivity, wisdom
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Words that Wound, and What To Do About Them
As an HSP, no doubt you’ve heard the words “Don’t be so sensitive,” many times. It seems to be a mantra that certain people like to throw out to us. Most of the time, these are people who don’t care … Continue reading
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Tagged Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, sensitivity, Truth, wisdom
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Navigating the Urge to Mend Others
Your empathy shines. As an HSP, people in- and outside your circle have found you out. You are the one they go to for a sympathetic ear combined with compassion and understanding. This is one of your most cherished gifts. … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Self-care
Tagged Accepting responsibility, boundaries, emotions, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, mood, wisdom
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How Should I Explain my “Overwhelm” to a Non-HSP?
I recently made the mistake of using the term “overwhelm” wrong. During a discussion where I was asked if I needed any support, I mentioned to a supervisor that I was feeling a bit “overwhelmed.” My reason for stating this … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey, Self-care
Tagged Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Overwhelm, sensory processing sensitivity, wisdom
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When You Can’t Escape the Cruelty; 3 Tips to Cope
The world can be a cruel place for a highly sensitive person. Especially now, narcissists and energy vampires seem to be coming out in droves. They are all around. Escape from their presence is the preferred way to go. Your … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, HSP Journey, Knowledge, Self-care
Tagged Cruelty, Depth of Processing, gratitude, hate, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, Life Lessons, love, wisdom
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Are HSPs the Hope for the Future?
Sigmund Freud said there was no such thing as an accident. I believe wholeheartedly in this supposition. In my experience, much if not all of what happens has a very specific reason. We’re seeing a large-scale example of this play … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Call to Action, HSP Journey
Tagged community, conscientiousness, Empathy, entitlement, future, Highly Sensitive Person, hope, HSP, welfare, wisdom
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The Lovingkindness Paradox and the Highly Sensitive
For anyone who has followed my blogs, you know that I advocate an attitude of lovingkindness. I strongly believe in practicing love and kindness in a world filled with hate, greed, and a me-centered consciousness. It is a powerful tool … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Emotions, HSP Journey
Tagged assertiveness, Empathy, energy vampires, Finding Your Truth, Highly Sensitive Person, HSP, kindness, love, truth telling, wisdom
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Choice Affects Everything – Here’s How You Develop Your Gifts Through the Choices You Make
Your choices, from the tiniest to the major life choices, affect not only you, but everyone within your sphere of influence. That’s an ominous thought. Every choice you make has a consequence. We know that one of our traits is … Continue reading