You're Not Too Sensitive - The World Needs Your Gift
The Hidden Struggles (and Superpowers) of Being a Highly Sensitive Person
Do you often feel like you don’t quite fit into the world around you? Like you’re somehow wired differently, feeling things more deeply and intensely than others seem to?
If so, you might be a highly sensitive person (HSP). And let me tell you, you’re not alone.
I’ve always felt a bit like an alien, observing the world from a slightly different wavelength.
As a kid, I’d ask myself pretty deep questions about life, the universe, and why people behaved the way they did. But I quickly learned that not everyone appreciated that level of intensity.
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Society seemed to prefer that I dim my light, tuck away my sensitivity, and just blend in.
So I tried to do just that.
I suppressed my intuitive gifts, my empathic nature, my deep need for meaning and authenticity. But that only led to feeling more lost, misunderstood, and out of place.
It’s like I was denying an essential part of who I am.
I speak to all those who feel the same. If all of that sounds even a bit like you, I encourage you to engage in the comments. Let’s make this a space where we can talk about our experiences and learnings.
Here’s what I’ve come to realize:
Sensitivity is not a weakness, but a strength. Sure, it comes with challenges. Navigating a world that often feels harsh, overwhelming, and out of alignment with your values is no easy feat.
When you feel everything so deeply, life can be exhausting.
But that sensitivity is also what allows you to experience beauty, connection, and meaning on a profound level. It’s what fuels your creativity, your compassion, your ability to see beneath the surface.
In a world that desperately needs more heart, more authenticity, more depth — your sensitivity is a gift.
How I Learned to Thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person in a Sometimes Insensitive World
I know, it’s not always easy. Learning to deal with your gifts takes time, self-awareness, and a whole lot of self-compassion.
Believe me, I’m still very much on that path myself.
But every day, I’m learning new ways to honor my sensitivity while still staying grounded and centered in who I am.
If you’re an HSP, know that you’re not broken, you’re not “too much,” and you’re certainly not alone.
There’s a growing community of sensitive souls who are waking up to their gifts and learning to thrive in a world that doesn’t always understand them.
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In ancient traditions, highly sensitive people were valued a lot. Many believe we are old souls with a lot of experience through the many life’s we lived.
That can theoretically make us more “wise” than the average level of consciousness our society currently has.
Together, I believe we can shift the narrative around sensitivity.
We can create a world that values depth, feeling, and authenticity. A world where it’s safe to feel deeply, to care deeply, to be our full, sensitive selves.
So take heart, my fellow HSP. Fully accept and live your unique wiring.
Learn ways to manage the overwhelm and protect your energy. But never dim your light. The world needs your sensitivity now more than ever. Keep shining.
PS: The next post is about “how to ground yourself for the coming intense energetic storms”. See you there.
PS: The next post is about “how to ground yourself for the coming intense energetic storms”. See you there.
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Great post, Tobias! I wholeheartedly agree. The revelation that my 'Oversensitivity' is a superpower came to me about 40 years ago. It saved my life (although it couldn't save me from going through some serious shit in my life). Developing that superpower has become my life's work (starting about 25 years ago). So it's definitely not a 'quick fix life hack' from struggle to glory. But it's the only life worth living!! Thank you so much for your work 🙏🩵
I always felt so misunderstood. In the last year I’ve found my people and for the first time, I feel seen and feel like I am making true, authentic connections. It’s been quite a journey coming back to myself and learning the power of my sensitivity. And also that I’m not alone. Thank you for this.