Posted by gardenergirl on January 20, 2004, at 0:17:26
In reply to In Love and War ... why ?, posted by John2222 on January 19, 2004, at 20:23:35
John,
I'm sorry that someone told you you shouldn't be so sensitive. It's really a gift. Your being drawn to deeply emotional material means that you pick up on emotions and understand them, perhaps more than most. Of course, being sensitive means you are also prone to hurt more than others, so you need to take care of yourself.May I recommend a book that has helped me tremendously with my own sensitivity? It's called "The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You" and it's by Elaine Aron. It's very readable, although I find that I need to read it in chunks and then think and process a bit instead of reading straight through. But what I like about it is that it takes the trait of sensitivity, which carries such a negative connatation, and turns it into a strength. It's truly been a godsend for me.
Take care,
gg
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