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…
Category: Monthly Theme
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…
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.
02 | Inspiration (Coming To Our Senses)
When did you last feel inspired? Where did you feel it? How did you know it was inspiration? Letting it In Inspiration is a thorn…
01 | Tranquility (Coming To Our Senses)
The first issue of Coming To Our Senses, a Haven Zine exploring the intersection of high sensitivity, creativity, and culture.
Self-Belonging Is An Inside Job
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 …
Why “Step Outside Your Comfort Zone” is Bad Advice for HSPs
“Growth begins at the end of your comfort zone!” We’ve all heard the mantra. It’s the battle cry of motivational speakers and productivity gurus everywhere.…
How Strength Expands From Weakness
“Strength is not born of strength; strength can be born only from weakness. So, be glad of your weakness now – they are the beginnings…
Alan Watts, Belonging, and The Highly Sensitive Person
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…