The Highly Sensitive Person 

Stefanie Miller 

* Are you easily overwhelmed by such things as bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby?
* Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time?
* Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows?
* Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed or a darkened room or some other place where you can have privacy and relief from the situation?
* Do you make it a high priority to arrange your life to avoid upsetting or overwhelming situations?
* Do you notice or enjoy delicate or fine scents, tastes, sounds, or works of art?
* Do you have a rich and complex inner life?
* When you were a child, did your parents or teachers see you as sensitive or shy?

When a friend recommended the book, "The Highly Sensitive Person" I was relieved to see all the attributes of my own sensitivities listed in a book. I took the opportunity to review my childhood and could identify that I was always a really sensitive child. I had digestive issues and a congenital heart defect that kept me in pain most of my life. As I grew up and explored my spirituality my issues got better to the point of being non existent with meditation, relaxation diet and walking. Sensitivity was not valued in my family's home. They felt it was important to always be on the go.

Being a highly sensitive person means our nervous systems are more fragile than the average person. Too much stimuli overwhelms us. I can see so many of the same characteristics in the Indigo and Crystal children. I can totally relate to what they are feeling and going through. I feel that as we advance spiritual and clear out all the emotional, mental and physical clutter we become more and more attuned to our surroundings, consciousness and environmental effects. We purify our being and what was there all along becomes too harsh for us to handle because we are in the Universal flow.

With a few small modifications in the environment and lifestyle can totally improve a highly sensitive beings experience. Here are a few suggestions. If you are planning one big thing for the day make sure before or after you have quiet time. Make a point that there is quiet time in the home without TV or radio on. Take time to meditate, sit quietly or take a walk around the block. Pay attention to what you are eating and the effect it has on your body. When you have a feeling of anxiety, racing thoughts, or tension in the body from too much stimuli breath through it and make an effort to calm and relax your body until you can get home and relax in a quiet part of your home. Listen too soothing music. Use spiritual hygiene techniques to clear the energy you pick up from others. Take time to be alone with talking to anyone else, listen to your own thoughts or clear your mind of all thoughts and connect with your heart.

Being kind to ourselves by listening to our needs totally helps the highly sensitive person. The above recommendations are excellent for yourself and to use/teach your children. From the beginning of the year I played peaceful new age music in my classroom. We set the tone for a quiet relaxed environment and the entire school year has been excellent. We've been very respectful of each other, calm and relaxed. Set the tone for your environment. Honor yourself and others.

Prayer – Sensitivity

Dear God/Goddess,

I come into this moment whole and sovereign. I ask that you assist me in quieting my thoughts, relaxing my body and come into communion with you.

My pure intent is to simplify my life so that I may be at peace and oneness every moment of every day. I know that I am sensitive. I honor my sacredness and allow myself to accept who I am.
God/Goddess, please show me ways to make my life more peaceful, harmonious and congruent with the highest vision of myself.

Please bring me people, places, situations and things that will benefit my sensitive nature and lifestyle. I am open to all good things flowing into my life and heart.

And so it is.

Amen.
 

Posted By A Magical World  on Jun 26th, 2008