This is a really interesting post and one, which I can really relate to, the external markers of success that you mentioned also didn’t seem to greatly increase my wellbeing. I am also aware that reaching any future goals will also not necessarily bring lasting satisfaction unless I continue to do the inner work whilst increasing my default level of happiness and confidence. I’m learning to find peace and joy in simple pleasures whilst understanding my natural rhythms. To gain confidence I’ve had to pull all the stops out, challenging myself and getting back up when I slip back into old patterns of reacting rather than responding. A simple meditation routine and journaling are two practices that I find beneficial. I hope this community will expand and be of great benefit to those who seek self-knowledge and personal growth.
Matt, thank you for your detailed, rich sharing. Yes, I agree, what a deep insight it is to recognise that it’s ultimately the inner work which brings true contentment, confidence, connection and satisfaction. I’m sure so many people reading this will also resonate with how easy it is so slip back into the old patterns of responding. This life is one of such challenge and digging deep at times whilst also offering such opportunities for growth and expansion! It is great to hear you’ve found meditation and journalling. They are such helpful practices and I look forward to The HSP Revolution discussing more in the future. I am also looking forward to this community expanding and creating more ways and forums for us all to connect and share, as being in community is the way forward for us all!
That sounds great! I’ll look forward to discussing more on these topics in the future. Having a supportive domain such as this is really helpful and a great resource. There was an interesting article in the Guardian recently titled: Are you anxious, introverted or just a ‘highly sensitive person’? The article discusses the work of Psychologist Eva Pama-van‘t Zand from the Netherlands who makes the analogy that being an HSP is feeling like a smaller boat on a lake that is surrounded by larger ships. While others remain steady, you are rocked by the smallest ships. I can imagine some individuals might relate to this.
Dear Dr Genevieve,
This is a really interesting post and one, which I can really relate to, the external markers of success that you mentioned also didn’t seem to greatly increase my wellbeing. I am also aware that reaching any future goals will also not necessarily bring lasting satisfaction unless I continue to do the inner work whilst increasing my default level of happiness and confidence. I’m learning to find peace and joy in simple pleasures whilst understanding my natural rhythms. To gain confidence I’ve had to pull all the stops out, challenging myself and getting back up when I slip back into old patterns of reacting rather than responding. A simple meditation routine and journaling are two practices that I find beneficial. I hope this community will expand and be of great benefit to those who seek self-knowledge and personal growth.
Matt, thank you for your detailed, rich sharing. Yes, I agree, what a deep insight it is to recognise that it’s ultimately the inner work which brings true contentment, confidence, connection and satisfaction. I’m sure so many people reading this will also resonate with how easy it is so slip back into the old patterns of responding. This life is one of such challenge and digging deep at times whilst also offering such opportunities for growth and expansion! It is great to hear you’ve found meditation and journalling. They are such helpful practices and I look forward to The HSP Revolution discussing more in the future. I am also looking forward to this community expanding and creating more ways and forums for us all to connect and share, as being in community is the way forward for us all!
That sounds great! I’ll look forward to discussing more on these topics in the future. Having a supportive domain such as this is really helpful and a great resource. There was an interesting article in the Guardian recently titled: Are you anxious, introverted or just a ‘highly sensitive person’? The article discusses the work of Psychologist Eva Pama-van‘t Zand from the Netherlands who makes the analogy that being an HSP is feeling like a smaller boat on a lake that is surrounded by larger ships. While others remain steady, you are rocked by the smallest ships. I can imagine some individuals might relate to this.