as sensitive people, (we) make less aware people very uncomfortable. We notice what they don’t want to notice. We react to the dangerous things they dont want to stop doing or making. We crave peace and cooperation, while they insist upon competition and an “every man for himself” mentality.
To put it bluntly, we are in the way. We don’t go along with the conventional status quo. Whether we mean to or not, our sensitivity draws attention to the faults, the abuses, the negativity of our society’s (and our family’s) choices. To put it more simply, our sensitive reactions (physical, emotional and energetic) illuminate what is unbalanced and what isn’t working.. for everyone, not just for our sensitive selves. And this is the very reason we need to claim our collective strength as sensitive people and recognise our importance in the scheme of things.
Kyra Mesich, PsyD
The Strength of Sensitivity
Emerging From The Dark Night 
This is something I was contemplating today, how stereotypical and marginalizing the current responses to mental illness has been. When in fact sufferers have a huge contribution to make. I’m still stewing that one
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I want over time to share more from this lady’s book. Sensitivity is pathologised in fact I believe so called Borderline Personality is often high sensitivity where we went through difficult things and were not supported, validated or affirmed. Also high empathy goes with high sensitiivity and we can take on things others wont and then be punished via projection. Growing in awareness is essential Its something I want to begin to address on my blog.
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Wow. This is an amazingly insightful quote Deborah. Looking forward to reading more from this.
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Great quote! For ME…hyper-sensitivity like hyper-vigilance was my Super Power, my Survival Skill. And now all these years later I can see the gift it truly is!! Each and everyone of us can be/are mirrors to those who look.
Iyanla Vanzant said ;
“More often than not, the things we detest and judge in others are a reflection of things we cannot accept in ourselves”
If by example I might in some way “nudge” someone to be uncomfortable and Seek further the roots of that feeling….Look withIn and Listen!! Well… I guess I can BE okay with my sensitivity BE-ing uncomfortable to others!! The Universe sends us All messages and nudges! What some might call portents and omens!! When we are open to such messages we can Heal and Grow and ultimately Share!
And when I personally feel uncomfortable?? The Search for understanding that feeling is ON!!
Thanks!
Namaste
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Sadly I only just saw this comment of yours some years later. I really appreciate what you shared here, thanks so much.
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