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Essays and Articles

An archive of written posts exploring themes and topics through the lens of high sensitivity and creativity.

Power through

Thu January 9, 2025
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Many people perpetually power through on the fumes of our strength and resolve. It’s no wonder we are burning out.

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What To Anticipate From a Fireside Coaching Partnership

Wed November 13, 2024
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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…

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A Handful of Mustard Seeds (A Parable For Serenity)

Mon November 4, 2024
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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…

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Highly Sensitive People and Political Elections

Mon November 4, 2024
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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…

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The Prisoner, Black Mirror, and Finding Belonging as an HSP

Fri October 18, 2024
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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.…

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True Belonging in The Wilderness

Tue October 15, 2024
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When have you found yourself in the wilderness of True Belonging? Where you have found something more important than gaining approval.

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Andy Mort playing piano - songs for autumn livestream

Songs For Autumn (Music Livestream)

Thu October 10, 2024
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Songs For Autumn was open for anyone to join on Sunday 13th October 2024. I found a quiet spot during my favourite time of year…

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Postcards From Serenity Island | Coming To Our Senses

Mon September 16, 2024
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Do you enjoy journeys to imagined lands? We’re travelling to one of my favourite places in this issue of Coming To Our Senses. I’d love…

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What About The Other Characters In The Hero’s Journey?

Sun July 14, 2024
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I often think about the other characters in stories. The ones who aren’t the key players, heroes, or villains. In fact, I am sometimes so…

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Be Tired With Me – Finding Rest in Achievement Society

Tue April 2, 2024
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I don’t want to be tired of you. I want to be tired with you. “Thus we sat—in my recollection always out of doors in…

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