Are You A “Sensitive” Person?
If You are a bit artistic or creative – you are sensitive.
If You are loving and spiritual – you are sensitive.
If You are concerned about other peoples well being – you are sensitive.
In today’s practical, fast paced, “instant coffee”, “fear of everything” and often closed minded and full of negativity world, “Sensitivity”, is far from being a gift, actually it could become a bit of a “curse”, making many feel unfit, unwanted, unaccepted, unrecognized, misunderstood and feeling completely alone…even if they are not physically alone.
To survive, many talented and gifted people have to hide their true feelings. Many knowledgeable and wise have to hold back their words. Chose jobs which they hate. Chose friends who they do not resonate with. Live a double life!
Many have to pretend to be like others, not to be “punished” by societal misunderstanding of their opinions, insights, ability show “love” and the gift of “intuition”.
Meanwhile, the world is in screaming for help, inner gifts are being wasted, millions of people are suffering from anxiety and depression, not being able to “fit in”…more so, thinking there is something wrong with THEM.
I am a sensitive person. I was born that way.
I have had to struggle, to be misunderstood,to overcome, to change, to adjust, to learn and to grow.
Did you have to?
Are you a sensitive person?
How do you adjust?
How do you grow?
What is your unique story of survival?
Your input, opinion, comments and questions are all very welcome.
As I'm reading this blog post, I am wondering… was this a bit too "personal"? too "direct" ?
But I hope you do comment here, and share…your lessons learned & inspirations gained…
as you have earned your wings!
Hmm … to answer the question, No. The blog is not too personal … and not too direct … from my perspective the blog speaks to something that is real! It seems all who feel "different" or "sensitive" are prone to question & suffer why they are or feel this way … there's a perceived 'difference' between themselves and others – a sense of alienation which is often followed by a searching for connection, a searching to feel differently … too often we succumb to questioning, doubt or worries about judgements and not "fitting in" … when in fact, we are all one – we are all a part of nature – we already fit in (just as we are – with our sensitivities that are unlike anyone elses yet just like everyone elses!) … our questions/sufferings are all there to help us grow & realize that we are whole, connected, together and one with everything – we are each meant to be here with our own unique gifts and expressions and learning/challenges … we all hurt, fail, succeed, love, hate, overcome, question, wonder, hope, dream, are disappointed or get stuck sometimes … we are all blind, lame, in need of help, exhausted, energetic or able to finally see … we are all heros, villains, babies/children, adults, lovers, friends, enemies, workers, playmates, authorities or peasants … we are everything that is … and in a moment, we all change.
Thank you very much for that splendid article
Thank You Eric for posting a blog about such a complex topic.
Everything you have mentioned are things that I have seriously gone through. I have been misunderstood and undervalued for most of my existence, but I am starting to turn it all around and utilizing it as a strength rather than a weakness. I cant say how disappointing it is to live in a society where the majority only value a certain type of person which we are all not ( and neither would I want to be).
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Where does the money come from to rebuild a house?
Part 1
Dear Erik, I know that I am a sensitive person, and I was bleased with a lot of gifts. (I write poetry and prose, I play music to several instruments: piano, guitar, flute, drums even if I never studied this instruments, and I compose beautyful music, too). I feel a great pleasure to help the people arround me, and I don't feel the need ask anything in exchange; Actually I receive their greatfulness and that is wonderfull.
( part2 and 3 will follow)
Part 2
I know that is nothing wrong with me (now) but I did not before to become Your student on the art of BIM.
From a while I believed that I must to keep myself in to an innercircle of friends who are artists and have commune abilityes with me, but after starting Your trainings I understand that was a limitate choise to do that.
So now I am literally surounded not only by hummans, but animals, too. I feel love for every living creature arround me, and the amaizing think is that they respond on the same way.
Part3
Sudenly I start to realize that the beauty of the world is unlimited, like his power too.
Dear Erik, Yes! I feel the need to say it with a loud voice! That is nothing wrong with me, and with us! life is so beautyfull in all his senses and purposes.
Thank You Erik! I hope to hear You at the morning meditation for today (friday in Romania).
Love, respect and hope,
Nicolaie
This is the story of my life,i'm livinig in Balkan area…..suppression of personality and talent, killing originality,spirit, ridicule, rejection are usually-daily phenomenon in the political and social environment and there is no law for it.
All my life i am devoted to the truth,spirit and art. I had a lot of pain and struggle in my life …now i am exhausted. Now i want better and happy life and want to move from this place.
My experience told me that is very hard to be talented,especialy in undeveloped countries.
Really glad to hear about your lessons,thank you Erik very much