Resources to inspire, equip, and encourage gentle rebels, deep thinkers, and highly sensitive people

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

Self-Belonging

Self-Belonging Is An Inside Job

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When we feel disconnected, how do we return to a place of self-belonging? This discussion explores various aspects of self-belonging. We consider how feeling at home in ourselves establishes our relationship with the world around us.

Eggs - Alan Watts and Belonging

Alan Watts, Belonging, and The Highly Sensitive Person

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Alan Watts described the power of language in shaping the way we view the world. From a young age, we grow up immersed in collective…

Find Your Purpose

You’re Not Unusual If You Can’t “Find Your Purpose”

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The pressure to find a remarkable purpose can lead to anxiety, especially when you feel unsure about what you are “meant to do with your life”.

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Help! I Accidentally Built a Community (with Jenn Granneman)

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Have you ever shared your thoughts or experiences only to realise they resonate with others too? If so, you might be accidentally building a community.…