Thank you from one HSP to another. I find a cup of Tulsi Tea (Holy Basil) to be a great way to unwind in the afternoon. Bonus if made in a lovely Japanese tea pot and cup.
Hi, Highly Sensitive People is usually a code word for Autism and the heightened sensitivity you’re having on your healing journey is Autistic burnout. Hope this helps!
Excellent advice. Morning Pages (The Artist's Way) are one of the BEST things I have ever done. Insight, releasing, calming, etc... I cannot say enough. I agree 100% about alcohol. Fake tolerance led me astray. Thank you!
You had me at your opening sentence. "Here’s an inevitable byproduct of inner work that nobody warned you about: you become more sensitive." I have been wondering for years whether this is the case; seriously. I feel like I'm cut so much deeper and thrown off-balance by everyday stuff I presumably used to numb out (or convert into constant action via rage)...like I just can't "hack life" like I used to anymore, and I've been self-conscious about it. Glad for some external confirmation I'm not getting weaker or going crazy.
Haha yes Lauren I so relate to this!!! And I've spent so much time wondering: is this work making me more sensitive, or have I always been sensitive but it was blunted out, and now this work is helping me return to the true me? I believe it's the latter and there are some spiritual frameworks that explain this -- I wrote about one of them I've found really insightful here: https://juliachristina.substack.com/p/why-you-cant-just-be-here-now
I love that we are coming out as HSP and/or empaths. I’ve been sharing more myself about being both. And I’m attracting patients who are dysregulated and teaching them. I use and do everything you mentioned. I learned these things from trial and error and for my own survival with 3 mostly fire sign children (I have a Pisces stellium and 8 of my signs sit in water) Sigh! I feel am becoming more sensitive these days. Is it age, a sign of the times, my experiences with altered states, or all the above!? But, I’m here for it and learning to do my part.
Was trying to get into some of these good habits long before I even knew about HSP. But for a month or three it goes okay then I get overwhelmed and drop everything, later I have to start again from scratch. This has been repeating for years.
Yoga was especially funny, was nice at first then there was replacement trainer and I was hurting for a week.
I guess I’m assuming that it’s not super available everywhere? I happened to have one close by in LA but nor that’s the case in smaller towns. It’s also kind of expensive (although my place had a good membership). Do you float a lot?
Oh wow I love it! Where are you based? I agree, the benefits are immense. When I first started, I floated 21 days in a row and it was so insightful and regulating.
What a wonderful guide worth saving and consulting on a regular basis! I’ve regularly been “corrected” in yoga classes when, during Savasana, rather than putting the bolster under my knees, I’ve laid it across my thighs instead. I find it comforting and grounding in a way traditional Savasana is not. Not to mention a little rebellious which is how us HSPs likely must seem to the rest of world we are trying to survive in!
This resonates, deeply and gently 💙
Glad to hear that Vicki 🙏🙏
Alcohol is categorically not a stimulant.
You’re right, Belinda! It’s a depressant I believe?
dissociant?
Thank you from one HSP to another. I find a cup of Tulsi Tea (Holy Basil) to be a great way to unwind in the afternoon. Bonus if made in a lovely Japanese tea pot and cup.
Love that addition, Staci! A nice Japanese tea pot has been on my wishlist for so long
it’s the perfect time to treat yourself. ..
Jules,
As a forever HSP, I commend you for this deep dive into the blessings and curses of our microcosmic existence.
I settled into my sensitive nature long ago and though there are challenges, I welcome them in the name of creativity and exploration.
Here is what one HSP writer looks and “sounds” like:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qmna8jLhTGCoyi7ip71FqCJDPf0ZsTfOxUnZ4ijMvC0/edit?usp=drivesdk
Journey on!
Dan
Nice list. I also recommend 1) curating your friends so that you are spending time only with positive, loving, people, and 2) long walks in the woods.
Thank you Margot 🫶 Love your two additions and the nature walks definitely deserve their own section!
Hi, Highly Sensitive People is usually a code word for Autism and the heightened sensitivity you’re having on your healing journey is Autistic burnout. Hope this helps!
Great list! Also highly recommend Belonging Here by Judith Blackstone, with great meditations for spiritual sensitives.
Beautiful, thank you so much for the recommendation will definitely give it a read!
Excellent advice. Morning Pages (The Artist's Way) are one of the BEST things I have ever done. Insight, releasing, calming, etc... I cannot say enough. I agree 100% about alcohol. Fake tolerance led me astray. Thank you!
Thanks Ellen, so happy to hear it resonating! Morning pages are truly life changing.
this is 🎯🎯🎯🎯
so glad it resonated Courtney 🫶🫶
Resonated with every bit of this ❤️ thank you for sharing x
So glad to hear this, Robyn 😇
You had me at your opening sentence. "Here’s an inevitable byproduct of inner work that nobody warned you about: you become more sensitive." I have been wondering for years whether this is the case; seriously. I feel like I'm cut so much deeper and thrown off-balance by everyday stuff I presumably used to numb out (or convert into constant action via rage)...like I just can't "hack life" like I used to anymore, and I've been self-conscious about it. Glad for some external confirmation I'm not getting weaker or going crazy.
Haha yes Lauren I so relate to this!!! And I've spent so much time wondering: is this work making me more sensitive, or have I always been sensitive but it was blunted out, and now this work is helping me return to the true me? I believe it's the latter and there are some spiritual frameworks that explain this -- I wrote about one of them I've found really insightful here: https://juliachristina.substack.com/p/why-you-cant-just-be-here-now
I love that we are coming out as HSP and/or empaths. I’ve been sharing more myself about being both. And I’m attracting patients who are dysregulated and teaching them. I use and do everything you mentioned. I learned these things from trial and error and for my own survival with 3 mostly fire sign children (I have a Pisces stellium and 8 of my signs sit in water) Sigh! I feel am becoming more sensitive these days. Is it age, a sign of the times, my experiences with altered states, or all the above!? But, I’m here for it and learning to do my part.
Was trying to get into some of these good habits long before I even knew about HSP. But for a month or three it goes okay then I get overwhelmed and drop everything, later I have to start again from scratch. This has been repeating for years.
Yoga was especially funny, was nice at first then there was replacement trainer and I was hurting for a week.
Love to see float therapy getting a mention!
What makes you say it’s not accessible?
I guess I’m assuming that it’s not super available everywhere? I happened to have one close by in LA but nor that’s the case in smaller towns. It’s also kind of expensive (although my place had a good membership). Do you float a lot?
Yes, haha. I've logged around 600 hours in the tank and advise owners of float centers. That's why it caught my attention.
Expensive, but well worth the price imo. The value is priceless!
Oh wow I love it! Where are you based? I agree, the benefits are immense. When I first started, I floated 21 days in a row and it was so insightful and regulating.
Omg the earring ear plugs.... instant add to cart. thank you 🧚
They have been life-changing!! Excited for you 😍
What a wonderful guide worth saving and consulting on a regular basis! I’ve regularly been “corrected” in yoga classes when, during Savasana, rather than putting the bolster under my knees, I’ve laid it across my thighs instead. I find it comforting and grounding in a way traditional Savasana is not. Not to mention a little rebellious which is how us HSPs likely must seem to the rest of world we are trying to survive in!