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.

Pitch Correction, Perfectionism, and Human Creativity

Mon April 1, 2024
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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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Creative Ways To Spend Time in Nature

Sun March 24, 2024
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It’s common to hear suggestions such as “spend time in nature” or “get out into nature” to improve our well-being. We instinctively know that being…

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Are There Strangers in Your Gondola?

Sun March 17, 2024
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Have you ever had a tranquil moment trampled on by strangers? We’ve been exploring the phrase “I’m a hole, I’m not alone” as a creative…

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Why True Accommodation is Sweet Relief For Highly Sensitive People

Mon February 19, 2024
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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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How Do You Stop Caring About What People Think of You?

Mon February 5, 2024
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Do you tend to overthink things? You’re not alone! Probably even more so for introverted and sensitive types. We have the thoughts…and then we experience…

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On People Pleasing and Holding Criticism

Sun February 4, 2024
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This week I want to share some notes I wrote to myself after reflecting on how my relationship with people pleasing and criticism has changed…

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The Problem With Starting Small (and Scaling Up)

Sun January 21, 2024
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When setting out on a new endeavour or goal, the advice we often get is to start small and grow from there. It makes sense…

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What is a Highly Sensitive Person?

Sat January 13, 2024
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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

Thu January 11, 2024
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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

Sun January 7, 2024
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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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