Resources to inspire, equip, and encourage gentle rebels, deep thinkers, and highly sensitive people
Strength
"I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." - Maya Angelou
Strength looks different for each of us. It is found in the unique stories of how we turned courage and bravery into action. Many gentle rebels' sensitivity has been misinterpreted as fragility or weakness. You might have spent your life absorbing the emotions of others, carrying burdens that were not your own, and adapting to environments that didn’t always feel safe for you to be yourself.
Rewriting our story through the lens of sensitivity isn't about resisting or hardening but about our ability to remain flexible, firm, and open. It’s in our capacity to accept and respect our sensitivity and use it to make the world a little more creative and caring. Here in The Haven, we celebrate the quiet power of sensitivity and provide space to nurture the strength that grows from self-acceptance and gentle courage.
You are enough—just as you are.
Pick a Card
I love using prompts to help us write, reframe, and share our stories in playful and creative ways. If you fancy exploring your relationship with the theme of strength, pick one of the following cards and spend time reflecting on the words it shows. There are no right or wrong ways to interpret it, just let your mind wander.
Allow yourself to engage, explore, and excavate. Be patient and notice what you notice. You might want to try setting a timer to write for 5 minutes without thinking or editing. Let the words flow and see where you end up.
Strength Archive
Explore the archive of "Strength" resources. You will find links to all posts below.
Alternatively, if you can't decide what to read, you can roll the dice and you'll be taken to a random post from the Strength archive.
Unveiling the Hidden Strengths of Introverts (with Laurie Helgoe)
A Flâneur is an individual who enjoys leisurely strolling, lounging, sauntering, or loafing around town. Laurie Helgoe suggests that introverts may naturally reflect this approach.…
Walking With Pain (“I’m Not Really Enjoying This”)
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…
Book Club | The Courage To Be Disliked (Kishimi and Koga)
We recently finished reading The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness by Kishimi and Koga in…
Strength Requires is a Firm Back and Soft Front
There’s been a shift in the conversation about strength and character. Some weird messages have infused mainstream culture and are clearly impacting how people relate…
Gentleness is Always an Option
I don’t see gentleness as flimsy and weak. Lots of people do. They say it’s a lost cause and waste of time in a harsh…
Creative Strength Needs More Than Muscle (with Kendra Patterson)
I love thinking about the creative strength of sensitivity. We can find great joy in noticing, feeling, and experiencing the world at a deep sensory…
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