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Essays and Articles

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

Suffering Under The Weight of Expectation

Thu August 10, 2023
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Do you ever feel the weight of people’s (including your own) expectations? This is often a burden highly sensitive people end up lugging around with…

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The Problem With Asking “What Could I Have Done Differently?”

Sun August 6, 2023
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“What could I have done differently?” is a classic coaching question. It can give rise to awareness, encourage learning, and connect with the fact that…

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The Haven Phrasebook

Wed August 2, 2023
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As a community grows, a shared language naturally emerges. Here you will find definitions for some of the words you might come across around here.

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What Wants To Rise Inside You? A Thought on Power and Healing

Tue July 18, 2023
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Some things feel impossible until one day, they feel inevitable. We might turn our back on a particular idea, possibility, or invitation for a long…

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A Difference Between Healing and Cure

Sun July 16, 2023
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A cure restores normality by eradicating a problem. Healing helps the thing become whole. This idea has come up in several recent conversations I’ve had…

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Using Rituals To Slow Down In a Fast World

Tue June 13, 2023
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What are the characteristics of a ritual? How is it different from a habit or behaviour? During this year’s Tranquility Theme Kota, we spent time…

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Walking With Pain (“I’m Not Really Enjoying This”)

Sun June 11, 2023
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Lots of people carry pain as they walk through life. “I’ll go early to beat the crowd”, I think, carefully threading my right foot through…

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Raise a Glass (Music Livestream)

Sat May 20, 2023
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To celebrate the release of my latest single, Raise a Glass, I did another livestream gig. Thanks to everyone who joined me for what became…

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Creative Wounds and Asking For Feedback

Fri May 12, 2023
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Many of us drag creative wounds around with us. Scars from painful criticism, missed opportunities, and things not going to plan. They can cause us…

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Impostor Feelings and Creativity

Sun May 7, 2023
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You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt like an impostor in your creative pursuits. So many people feel like they don’t measure up to the…

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