August 2011

What’s the Problem? From Global Politics to Local Self-Care

August 28, 2011

It is very easy to get caught up in things that seem to be the source of our problems but aren’t really. You know how, when we feel upset, we suddenly notice all kinds of things around us that “suit” that upset perfectly? That is, we’ll suddenly see how much there is to get worked […]

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Destruction in the name of Love: dreams and the beauty of things falling apart

August 20, 2011

A lot of spiritual teachings focus on increasing our ability to love. Love is the stabilizing, nurturing and creative force, we all want more of that! We want more love, more more and more of more and more. In short, we want more. As sensitives, we should know better though. More of more leads to […]

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When Listening becomes Listless: Troubleshooting The Empathic Ear

August 8, 2011

Do you get exhausted sometimes, listening to other people? As sensitives, we tend to be good listeners. We find it easy to tune in to others, notice subtle cues and give our undivided attention to what someone is saying. Thich Nath Hanh once said that if only more people would truly listen to others, there […]

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How to Work With Your Fears in a Friendly Way

August 3, 2011

Being HSP comes with an instruction manual of sorts (or rather, if only!). Since we have super sensitive nervous systems we are perfectly equipped to spot trends and developments early and interprete subtle cues. However, it is precisely this strength that makes us prone to all kinds of anxieties and fears. Noticing differences in our […]

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Staying in the I of the Storm

August 2, 2011

When things get frantic, we often respond with more activity. Instead, try to stay in the eye of the storm. In the middle of any chaotic energy there is a place of stillness and peace. That place should be you. When we can tap into our ability to stay in the ‘I of the storm’ […]

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The Mediator, The Scapegoat, the Blamer and the Lost.

August 2, 2011

As sensitives, other people love having us as mediators. We tend to easily see the many sides of an issue, we sympathize with people taking different positions, and we end up being stuck in the middle. At best, we’re merely pressured to choose a side, at worst we can end up the scapegoat. I’ve come […]

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Unveiling, Coping and Laughing at the Undercover Narcissist: The Tale of T, King Arthur and The Narcissist

August 1, 2011

A modern funky account of disappointment, deceit and a curious twist of plot   In 2010 I was in a support group for adrenal fatigue. We shared stories and the “therapist” (who had no personal experience with adrenal fatigue, at all) guided us as he saw fit. Most people, including me were there to prove […]

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