Belonging
“To feel as if you belong is one of the great triumphs of human existence, especially to sustain a life of belonging and to invite others into that same place of groundedness and ease.” - David Whyte
Belonging is one of the most fundamental human needs, yet it can often feel elusive for highly sensitive people. Many of us have grown up feeling judged for being “too sensitive” or shy, stepping in to meet the emotional needs of those around us from an early age. Often, our sensitivity was misunderstood, and we were expected to be emotionally mature beyond our years because we could read situations in ways the adults around us perhaps couldn’t.
Without the deep, safe roots of unconditional acceptance, we may have felt disconnected—from others and ourselves. A true sense of belonging is felt in our bodies. Here in The Haven, we aim to create a space for belonging to emerge—it starts with acceptance, understanding, and compassion. You are welcome just as you are. There is no pressure, no expectation, and no need to prove anything to anyone.
And no matter your life's story so far, another chapter is always waiting to be written...
Belonging Archive

Ever Feel Like You’re Wearing Someone Else’s Clothes?
Sometimes, we alter our clothes for a better fit. But a lot of the time, we place ourselves in the options available to us.All of…

04 | Belonging (Coming To Our Senses)
“To feel as if you belong is one of the great triumphs of human existence, especially to sustain a life of belonging and to invite…

The Prisoner, Black Mirror, and Finding Belonging as an HSP
This post contains spoilers for The Prisoner and Nosedive (Black Mirror). It is an updated version of a post first published on October 19th, 2019.…

Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere, and The Joy of Not Fitting In
In The Haven, we explore the theme of belonging. This can be a complicated topic for highly sensitive people and those who feel and think deeply.

True Belonging in The Wilderness
When have you found yourself in the wilderness of True Belonging? Where you have found something more important than gaining approval.

How Do You Stop Caring About What People Think of You?
Do you tend to overthink things? You’re not alone! Probably even more so for introverted and sensitive types. We have the thoughts…and then we experience…

Impostor Feelings and Creativity
You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt like an impostor in your creative pursuits. So many people feel like they don’t measure up to the…

If Everything is Borrowed…
“Nobody really owns anything. We give back our bodies at the end of our lives. We own our thoughts, but everything else is just borrowed.”…

Finding Belonging Through Our Ordinary Weirdness
“Blessed are the weird people: poets, misfits, writers, mystics, painters, and troubadours, for they teach us to see the world through different eyes.” – Jacob…