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  • "About 15 to 20 percent of the population have this trait. It means you are aware of subtleties in your surroundings, a great advantage in many situations.
    It also means you are more easily overwhelmed when you have been out in a highly stimulating environment for too long..."

    Elaine Aron, www.hsperson.com


    "The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive."
    Pearl Buck (1892-1973)


    "Oh please be careful with me, I'm sensitive and I'd like to stay that way"
    Jewel - in her song I'm Sensitive

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Archive for February, 2008

Jenna Avery on dealing with overwhelm

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

In an article of hers, Jenna Avery affirms, “As a sensitive soul, it’s easy to get overstimulated. With stimulation all around, it’s not surprising.
“Our urgency-addicted culture and mainstream work ethic is overstimulating.
“Sound bites, billboards, spam, and constant advertisements surround us.
“Other people’s energy and emotions affect us. Too much light, noise, color, texture, or odor will [...]