The Edge of Usefulness (Sound Anchor)
This sound anchor was inspired by this Notes From a Slow Coach. It came after we explored the question, “How do you know when an…
Tag: Tranquility
Wandering on the edge of usefulness
Have you ever noticed that you are still doing or using the same thing you did years ago, with no apparent reason? Some things naturally…
Toxic Positivity is a Permanent State of Temporary Discomfort
The internet is full of memes about positive thinking. I saw this quote a few days ago:“The only difference between a good day and a…
Physical Sensitivity (The HSP Owner’s Guide)
This post elaborates on the Physical Sensitivity section of The HSP Owner’s Guide. In a world that often feels loud, fast-paced, and overstimulating, it’s not…
Book Club | Wintering (Katherine May)
In our February Book Club, we met to discuss ‘Wintering: The power of rest and retreat in difficult times‘ by Katherine May. Here are my…
It’s Annoying When They Tell You To Slow Down
I feel cautious about promoting the idea of slowness without anchoring it to something concrete and meaningful. Carl Honoré suggests that everyone is eager to…
Setting Boundaries When You Want to Do it All (with Leah Burkhart)
In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast , I sit down with returning guest and friend of the show, Leah Burkhart, founder of The…
01 | Tranquility (Coming To Our Senses)
The first issue of Coming To Our Senses, a Haven Zine exploring the intersection of high sensitivity, creativity, and culture.
Are There Strangers in Your Gondola?
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…
Starting with Purpose: How Highly Sensitive People Develop Differently
You’ve probably come across Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, a theory suggesting that people develop through a sequence of needs, from basic survival to self-actualisation. However,…