Streaming Tears

Empathy

Putting ourselves in other peoples’ shoes is something that HSPs do naturally. It gives other people a feeling of recognition while developing our own understanding of human nature. Additionally, our abhorrence of abuse, neglect or the mistreatment of others gives us the drive to stand up for what we believe in.

Appreciation: Highly sensitive people notice details and have a deep appreciation for beauty, so much so that we see it everywhere, every day, in even the smallest things. This appreciation for life’s beauty builds our inner strength because we know there is so much to be grateful for and because it creates a sense of inner calm and happiness and joy in everyday things.

Intuition: Our highly developed intuitive sense gives us a deep understanding of people and situations, allowing us a clear vision of what is happening and what needs to be done.

Passion: Despite our sensitive and gentle appearance, HSPs are intensely passionate people. We feel strongly about our values and issues we believe in, creating a powerful energy that feeds our resilience. It is this passion that enables highly sensitive people to keep moving forward and take on life’s challenges, despite the risks, the dangers and even their own fears. They will simply do what they believe in because they feel so strongly about it, resulting in actions that are illustrations not only of conviction, but bravery.

Knowing that you possess these qualities means that you can trust yourself to get yourself through the tough times. When you believe that you are a strong, capable person with the inner resources to help you cope, you will realise that you don’t need to depend on other people or anything outside of yourself to get you through it. When you believe that you can depend on yourself, you will find yourself rising to the occasion, becoming the tower of strength that you need when life is stormy.

When faced with any challenge or difficulty, the more you act like yourself, that is, the more sensitive, creative, empathetic, intuitive and passionate you are, the more you will behave in ways that nurture those qualities. The more you live your life like a highly sensitive person, pursuing creative activities, taking time to be alone and in nature, listening to music, appreciating the beauty in the world around you, the stronger you will feel.

Sensitivity is not a prison sentence, condemning us to a life spent hiding from an often overstimulating and stressful world and struggling to protect ourselves from a life full of challenges. Sensitivity is a way of being that gives you special gifts. The more you become aware of those gifts, and the more you make choices every day that honour who you are, the stronger you will become, giving you the resources to overcome life’s obstacles and building your self-confidence, your self-esteem and your ability to create a more loving, accepting and beautiful world.