3 Truths You Should Always Keep In Mind if You Are Highly Sensitive

#1. Sensitivity is not a curse

1. Sensitivity is Not a Curse

Society may have led you to believe that being sensitive is a problem, but that’s far from the truth.

I grew up as a highly sensitive person, and some days I struggled when little things bothered me for days on end. These seemingly insignificant things should have been easy to brush off, but they stayed with me and affected me deeply.

It was overwhelming to care and love so deeply. At times, my sensitivity felt like a curse. I never knew how long someone’s words would linger and hurt me. I felt different as if something was wrong with me.

Life seemed harder because of my sensitivity, especially when it came to relationships. I felt everything intensely — the good and the bad. While others moved on quickly after a relationship ended, I would spend years trying to heal.

I would observe less sensitive people going about their lives without a care in the world and wonder why I was different. I came to understand that I was a highly sensitive person.

A highly sensitive person (HSP) is someone who is very attuned to the energies around them. They can sense if something is bothering someone or if someone is hiding something. They are deeply aware of themselves and the universe as a whole.

I am so sensitive that I can absorb the energies, thoughts, and feelings of others and situations like a sponge. This was overwhelming because there was always something on my mind that bothered me.

However, as I grew up, I realized that my sensitivity was not a curse. It is a superpower. It is what makes me unique. It took time, but I learned to appreciate myself just the way I am.

Life can be challenging, but my sensitivity has made it easier for me to understand and support others.

Being sensitive does not mean being fragile, even though I had to protect myself from negative influences. I had to guard my energy. Yes, my emotions overwhelmed me, but there was nothing wrong with me. I was just highly sensitive.

I used to think that I didn’t want to be sensitive anymore, but I realized that my sensitivity wasn’t the issue. The problem lies in the insensitivity of the world.

I didn’t need to change my heart; the world needed to change its heart.

In a world where everyone is afraid to feel and pretends not to feel just to avoid pain, your sensitivity is a precious gift.

Knowing this, I began to cherish and give thanks for my sensitivity. If it were taken away from me, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Losing my sensitivity would mean losing my essence, my uniqueness, my personality, and my ability to feel and heal.

Your sensitivity gives you power and sets you apart. So, whenever you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, remind yourself of this truth: Your sensitivity is your superpower.

I didn’t need to change my heart; the world needed to change its heart.

2. Sensitivity is Not a Weakness

I used to believe that I was weak. I thought that if I were strong, I would have easily moved on when others had already done so.

I believed that the words and actions of people wouldn’t hurt me as much if I were stronger.

I wouldn’t absorb and carry the thoughts and emotions of others as if they were my own. But now I realize that I was mistaken.

In our world, many people try their best not to feel anything. However, your ability to feel deeply is a true display of strength.

So many individuals shut themselves off from love or simply don’t care. They fear falling in love and getting hurt, so they build walls around themselves and push others away. But you, on the other hand, open your heart to anyone.

That takes incredible strength.

I almost let people make me feel weak for being sensitive, allowing them to belittle me for feeling deeply. But the truth is, if you have the capacity to feel things deeply, there is nothing weak inside you.

Don’t let the world make you feel like you are too much for your feelings. Your energy flows as wide as the ocean, and your heart is as big as the sky. You are connected to everything and everyone, and your love is sufficient for the entire universe.

You have the power to understand what others are going through. That is true strength. You can sympathize and empathize with anyone, and your desire to help and care for others is your greatest strength.

Many people try their best not to feel anything. However, your ability to feel deeply is a true display of strength.

3. It Is Through Your Sensitivity That Spirit Flows

You are not a mistake. Your ability to feel things is not a mistake. Your sensitivity is not a problem. You were born this way because it aligns with your purpose in life.

Being sensitive is how you were created to be, and there is no need to change that about yourself.

You don’t have to develop a tough skin.

You don’t have to pretend that you don’t care.

You don’t have to be afraid of expressing your emotions or embracing your feelings.

Love shouldn’t be something to fear, and being insensitive should not be a prerequisite for being cool.

You are already cool.

You are a gift to the world, and you need to know this truth.

Without your sensitivity, humanity would miss out on something truly special. You genuinely care about others, and you go above and beyond to support a friend in need.

Putting others’ needs before your own is a beautiful quality.

Your sensitivity is what makes you cherished, not only by people but also by animals. They can sense your gentle nature, and you have the ability to empathize with their pain. Babies are drawn to you because they can see the purity of your aura.

And your insane creativity stems from being in touch with your heart and soul which helps you create beautiful art that inspires the world.

What could be better than that?

Being sensitive is how you were created to be, and there is no need to change that about yourself.

Highly sensitive people need to shift their perspective on sensitivity and develop a healthier relationship with themselves. We must love every aspect of who we are, including our sensitivity, as it is a precious gift.

You must learn ways to safeguard yourself and your energy from those who drain you without giving back.

Cultivate mental, emotional, and spiritual strength.

Stay away from those who make you feel cursed or weak.

Take the time to recharge and replenish your energy. It’s perfectly fine to take a break from others and spend time with yourself. Honoring your feelings and establishing healthy boundaries is important.

It’s okay to prioritize yourself by saying no!

Throughout your life, you have been taking care of everyone else, often neglecting your own well-being. Remember to take care of yourself because your power is immeasurable, and humanity needs you more than you realize.

Your sensitivity is not a curse, nor is it a weakness. It is your greatest blessing, strength, and source of power.

Your sensitivity is how spirit is able to flow through you and for that, humanity needs you to be exactly who you came here to be so stop your crying and activate beast mode!

© 2023 Kimberly Fosu.

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