By Maureen Seaberg — 2015
Pioneering therapist Dr. Judith Orloff counsels the highly empathic.
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Anecdotal observations from my own dealings.
I coach and work with many clients who think they are “weak” because they are an introvert, empath, or an HSP (Highly Sensitive Person). They feel misplaced in this world, and others struggle to understand them.
It took me about 26 years of blindly exploring the deepest pits of life to unfold the reality of who I’ve always been, with all the tragedy and great triumphs that came with having this personality. I am almost 30 now.
The holiday season tends to fill calendars with social events and homes with out-of-town guests.
Highly sensitive people might be different from the general population, but they are different in a way that could be useful—and perhaps crucial—to the function of society.
If we want to change the world we need to focus on changing ourselves. And this includes the need to be more conscious of the thoughts we send out.