05 | Serenity (Coming To Our Senses)
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know…
Are You Sensitive To The Uncanny Valley?
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, we explore the Uncanny Valley. This was inspired by a video I published about Apple’s marketing campaign…
What To Anticipate From a Fireside Coaching Partnership
I was deeply moved to receive this rich testimonial from Elisha, who I’ve been working with over the past twelve months. She kindly gave me…
Anxiety, Custard, and the Meaning of Life (with Neil Hughes)
Many know anxiety well, navigating the ups and downs with our inner critic always close by. Author and comedian Neil Hughes shares this path, using…
A Handful of Mustard Seeds (A Parable For Serenity)
Serenity might feel like an ideal state, a place where we’ve risen above the chaos and messiness of life. But true serenity doesn’t come when…
Highly Sensitive People and Political Elections
Elections, particularly when political stakes are heightened, can feel challenging for highly sensitive people (HSPs). The depth of feeling and empathy that HSPs may engage…
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…
Acceptance and Surrender as Foundations of Serenity
“You are accepted. You are accepted, accepted by that which is greater than you and the name of which you do not know. Do not…
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.