Resources to inspire, equip, and encourage gentle rebels, deep thinkers, and highly sensitive people
Essays and Articles
An archive of written posts exploring themes and topics through the lens of high sensitivity and creativity.
The Second International Conference on Sensitivity Research
Grab a banana, strap in, and explore some of the latest high sensitivity research with me! When the train arrived at 1:26 p.m., I knew…
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Why True Accommodation is Sweet Relief For Highly Sensitive People
Have you ever received the gift of true accommodation? The feeling of being welcomed and accepted into someone else’s home. Where your presence is not…
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Challenges, Needs, and Plans for 2024 in The Haven
I share some of my hopes, worries, and wishes as we move through this 10th anniversary year.
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How Do You Stop Caring About What People Think of You?
Are you an over-thinker? Many of us are! Probably even more so for introverted and sensitive types. We have the thoughts…and then we experience the…
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January 2024 | The Haven Digest
Grab a mug of something tasty and spend some time poking around some of the things you might have missed in January.
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Getting Lost Might Make It Beautiful | A Letter To Francis
I was on a route we had walked previously with the dogs, so I was confident I could remember where to go. Could I? No. I missed a turn.
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What is a Highly Sensitive Person?
High sensitivity has been with humans since the early days as part of our collective survival system.
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Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud: The Power of Audio Journalling For HSP’s
A written journal is an excellent practice for recording, processing, and expressing thoughts. It can help untangle feelings and wipe clear out the mind with…
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How Creative Practices Can Help You Explore Your Highly Sensitive Nervous System
So, you’ve figured out you’re a highly sensitive person…what do you do next? If you’re looking for a foothold as you explore and reshape life…
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What is a Gentle Rebel?
Gentleness is an act of rebellion in a hostile world. But what does it mean to be a “gentle rebel”?
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