Essays and Articles
An archive of written posts exploring themes and topics through the lens of high sensitivity and creativity.
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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreHighly 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…
Read MoreThe 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.…
Read MoreTrue Belonging in The Wilderness
When have you found yourself in the wilderness of True Belonging? Where you have found something more important than gaining approval.
Read MoreSongs For Autumn (Music Livestream)
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…
Read MorePostcards From Serenity Island | Coming To Our Senses
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…
Read MoreWhat About The Other Characters In The Hero’s Journey?
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…
Read MoreBe Tired With Me – Finding Rest in Achievement Society
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…
Read MorePitch Correction, Perfectionism, and Human Creativity
Technology scrapes off imperfections, removes mistakes, and conceals blemishes. It can add or remove elements in a photograph, pitch correct music, and give the impression…
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