Author Archives: authormo

Three Ways to Manage Sensory Overload for the HSP

Posted on September 20, 2021 by authormo

One of the thrilling parts of being an HSP is the amount and intensity of emotional and bodily sensation we experience. From moment-to-moment we are on a never-ending roller coaster of heightened feeling. Whether it’s a strong emotional surge throughout … Continue reading →

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The Lovingkindness Paradox and the Highly Sensitive

Posted on September 13, 2021 by authormo

For anyone who has followed my blogs, you know that I advocate an attitude of lovingkindness. I strongly believe in practicing love and kindness in a world filled with hate, greed, and a me-centered consciousness. It is a powerful tool … Continue reading →

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Choice Affects Everything – Here’s How You Develop Your Gifts Through the Choices You Make

Posted on September 6, 2021 by authormo

Your choices, from the tiniest to the major life choices, affect not only you, but everyone within your sphere of influence. That’s an ominous thought. Every choice you make has a consequence. We know that one of our traits is … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Self-Care for the HSP

Posted on August 23, 2021 by authormo

Self-care is a buzzword we’ve all heard for many years now. We’ve been urged to take care of ourselves from many experts. I personally have regimes given to me by my chiropractor, my GP, my eye doctor. Then, there are … Continue reading →

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An HSP’s Personal Experience with ASMR

Posted on August 16, 2021 by authormo

ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, is a very hot topic these days for those seeking relief from the stresses and distresses of life. If you don’t know what ASMR is, read this article first. This phenomenon just recently came … Continue reading →

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A Squirrel Never Asked to be Born a Squirrel – A Lesson for HSPs

Posted on August 9, 2021 by authormo

When my son was much younger, he was a Cub Scout. Due to a bicycle accident, he missed the night his troop handed out the kits for making bird houses and other shelters for small wildlife. By the next meeting, … Continue reading →

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Human Biomonitor – HSPs and Environmental Sensitivities

Posted on August 2, 2021 by authormo

As an HSP, you are probably familiar with Dr. Elaine Aron’s DOES acronym. Each letter stands for a trait that is common to all HSPs. D equals depth of processing, O stands for overstimulation, E equals emotional responsivity and empathy, … Continue reading →

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Do you Always Have to be Kind to be Genuine?

Posted on July 26, 2021 by authormo

We as HSPs are genuine by nature. Authenticity arises from the conscientious component in our makeup. We strive to be completely honest in our feelings and the expression of those feelings to the outer world. We have defined values and … Continue reading →

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How We as HSPs Think with Our Bodies

Posted on July 19, 2021 by authormo

Embodied cognition, the premise that we think and feel with our bodies, is making science sit up and notice. For much of history it was assumed that thoughts and emotions originated in the brain, with our sensory and motor systems’ … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Flawless Love and the HSP Woman

Posted on July 12, 2021 by authormo

Approximately 51 million Americans read romance novels. That number increases daily. The allures of the romance novel are many. We, as a society, are in love with love. Often the heroine early in the novel meets a rogue male who … Continue reading →

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