To My Younger Self: Lessons on Grief, Love, and Courage
One of my retreat participants invited me to contribute to her writing project, Dear 25-Year-Old Me. At first, I procrastinated, unsure where to begin. Then I remembered—25 was the year my mom died....
A Resource Guide to Find Community, Take Action and Stay Informed — Without Overwhelm
Staying informed without overwhelm can be difficult when we’re flooded with distressing news. The new U.S. administration’s constant barrage of egregious actions, and executive orders is not...
Managing Your News Intake: How HSPs Can Stay Informed Without Overwhelm
As a highly sensitive person (HSP), managing your news intake is crucial to staying engaged with the issues you care about. The sheer volume of news, especially when it tugs at your empathy, can...
Struggling with Focus? Try These Tips for Neurodivergent Minds
I wish I could say I’m super organized with my time, but the truth is, I often find myself struggling with focus and organization in my work. This might surprise you if you’ve attended one of my...
Building Affirming Spaces for Queer HSPs and Introverts
I want a world in which all people can live with safety, freedom, and dignity. I do my best to act in support of such a dignified existence at a variety of levels. But of course, my activism is...
Navigating Collective Grief as Highly Sensitive People
In today’s world, we're exposed to an unprecedented level of collective trauma, resulting in significant collective grief as highly sensitive people. As deep feelers, we may hesitate to acknowledge...
Crafting Ethical Retreats: Navigating Venue Selection with Care
When organizing retreats, my selection process for venues involves extensive criteria. Some relate to logistics, including location, cost, and layout. I prioritize venues with privacy, reasonable...
Too Much Empathy? Try This Instead
Do you ever feel like you have too much empathy? Empathy is generally seen as a strength. It allows us to resonate with the emotions of others and understand their perspectives. However, for highly...
A Guide to Balancing Social Action and Self-Care During the Holidays
Some love the holidays. Others struggle with grief, loneliness, broken family ties, or various pressures. Most of us experience a combination of both joy and sorrow. This year, these personal...
A Call for Humanity: Help Palestinians in Gaza
Edited on October 31, 2023 I've been trying to find the right words to share. I want to be sensitive to my Palestinian, Israeli, Muslim, and Jewish readers. I want those of you who are suffering to...