Every couple of weeks since April
I’ve been seeing a spiritual healer (Therese) - who works at a local health
centre thanks to an enlightened doctor. Even though my physical complaints
haven’t gone away, I feel much happier. This may be because of the healing and
it may also be because of the conversations that Therese and I have. I can talk
to her about all the things that really interest me and which you don’t mention
in normal company for fear of being thought mad (such as seeing things, hearing
things, writing, spirituality).
In order to address this, a friend and one-time pupil of Therese, Mel
Collins, has written The Handbook for Highly Sensitive People, cover below.
There is a questionnaire at the
beginning of the book, designed to help the reader discover whether or not they
fall into the category, and I thought you might be interested in seeing it.
(Excuse my erratic scanning and I hope Mel won't mind me reproducing part of her book.)
I don’t know about you, but I
ticked every statement but one. That was number 19, and when I mentioned it to
Frog he said I should have ticked that one too because he’s been insensitive in
the past. (I couldn’t possibly comment.)
The concept and the book have been
something of a revelation to me. They’ve shown me that I’m not deranged, or
damaged – as I’ve always thought I was. The way I am is innate. I can’t change
it. I can even be proud of it since HSPs have much to offer. Many of them are
artists or teachers, in health care, fighting for social justice or against the
mistreatment of the environment, animals and children. As the book says, sensitivity
is a gift, not a flaw.Do have a look if you’re interested in finding out more.
Incidentally, the Foreword is written by
the broadcaster Jeremy Vine, an HSP himself.
Me too me too! I'm a HSP! So glad you have found us....and wonderful to write a post about it. I read a book about HSPs by Elaine Aron many years ago, and like you, it was a revelation and really helped me to understand and accept myself so much more. Like Dyslexia it is a gift not a curse. I recently heard a programme on Radio 4 about how the special gifts of HSPs need to be recognised and rewarded in the work place .Thank you for writing this . And I'm so glad you have found Therese to support you. Xx
ReplyDeleteDear Trish - I thought you might be . . . xx
ReplyDeleteHi Belinda, thanks for your email ages ago .. I di still pop in here from time to time .. although I am on Facebbok more. This piece is really interesting. I didn't answer yes to all of these but I did to a lot .. which I guess makes me a sensitive person dealing ok with it .. but it does explain a lot .. and I think I am definitely drawn to these types of people too. Thank you xx
ReplyDeleteNina - so great to hear from you and I'm glad you found something of interest. I will check you out on Facebook (via Frog's page). Do you still blog at all? I do check but haven't for ages. All the best, Bxx
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