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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 Rocking Chair Test

Sat September 21, 2019

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We often live like we have all the time in the world. In denial of the fact that one day we will die. This is…

Gentleness Builds Strength From The Inside-Out

Sun July 28, 2019

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Gentleness is not weakness. “We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and…

Collective Narcissism and Highly Sensitive People

Sun June 23, 2019

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The term narcissism is thrown around frequently—often as a way to dismiss those who think differently or challenge our views. But while individual narcissism can…

How “Quiet People” are Often Misread and Misunderstood

Mon November 13, 2017

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If there’s one thing to know about quiet people, it’s that your first impression of them is probably wrong. Yet, if there’s one thing that…

The Extrovert Ideal: How Cultural Norms Affect Introverts and Highly Sensitive People

Wed October 5, 2016

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Introverts are sometimes misunderstood as being “shy,” “socially awkward,” or “antisocial.” In contrast, the extrovert ideal tends to praise those who are outgoing, possibly leading…