Posts by Maria Hill
Rocking The Boat: An Important Life Skill
Do you want to rock the boat? Make art! Abstract art does many things but it is best at rocking the boat and causing us to see things in a new way. Rocking the boat is an important life skill, and one that highly sensitive people should embrace. Mindless Activity Currently, we are besieged by change. Given…
Read MoreRethinking Service: How We Get Lost In Sensitivity To Nuance
As a sensitive person, I like to be of service and, in my experience, most sensitive people are the same way. Service is a wonderful thing. It enriches our lives and the lives of others. For sensitive people, being of service has pitfalls, however. Because of our natural capacity to be sensitive to nuance and…
Read MoreOvercoming The Desire To Take The Easy Way Out
Do you sometimes take the easy way out? We all do. Have you ever wondered why that is? Have you ever wondered what to do about it? Why Do We Take The Easy Way Out So here’s the deal. We humans all like pleasure. There is nothing wrong with that. We also need to be…
Read MoreLet The Creative Process Help You To Achieve Your Goals
Do you get stuck when trying to move forward? Do you create but find that you still flounder or lose your momentum? Do you wish you could find an easier way to make the life that you seek? Why It Helps To Embrace The Creative Process Creating can be a difficult and confounding process. We…
Read MoreEmbrace Your Inner Troublemaker!
Being a troublemaker is not something we necessarily associate with highly sensitive people, those gentle souls who are loathe to hurt others. The label, troublemaker, is not something that we usually generate for ourselves either. It is usually conferred by others when they encounter something uncomfortable in themselves courtesy of another person. Have you ever…
Read MoreWhy Impatience Is SO Bad For You
Impatience is so bad for you. It is one of the most seductive emotional states. It is a great way to make life more difficult and relationships challenging. Impatience is like playing a child’s game of bumper cars with real life and adult consequences. Worshipping At The Altar Of Speed I find the adoration of…
Read MoreThe Six Tastes Of Ayurveda: Why They Are Vital For HSPs
Have you ever wondered why some people may have an easier time being healthy than others? There are many factors that go into good health from genetic factors to a variety of life conditions. One important reason is food. Some foods are healthier than others depending on your physical constitution. Ayurveda has identified the positive…
Read MoreRelieve Chronic Pain with Ayurveda
Do you suffer from chronic pain? Does it seem as if the amount of pain you are experiencing is growing over time rather than diminishing? Do you have a hard time functioning because of chronic pain? Is it hard to relieve your chronic pain with medication? What Causes Chronic Pain? There are many causes of…
Read MoreMeeting The Moment
One of my favorite phrases is “meeting the moment.” Do you know what it is? Have you ever had the experience of meeting the moment? Meeting the moment is more than being present. It is what you do when you are present like the rabbit in the image. What Is Meeting The Moment? What does it…
Read MoreWhy Focusing Is An Important Skill For Highly Sensitive People
I used to be uncomfortable with the idea of focusing. It seemed so tight and controlled, so forced and fragile at the same time. I thought that focus meant blocking out, and I did not want to block out. The Fear Of Focus Why was I afraid of focus? Focusing seemed short-sighted when I wanted…
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