Learning through laughing, clarity through conversation

‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’, words used to describe my HSP way of being by a non-HSP who has to live with it.

I haven’t seen the film but I knew the title.  And the summary made me (us) laugh.  Spot on and undeniable.  We even agreed there was a phrase missing –  ‘All the time’!

‘You’re always on the go, thinking, doing and giving 100%”.  It was a compliment, and the mildest of rebukes, coming from a place of care.  Either way, it got my attention.

Because it named something in a nutshell.  Found exactly the right words for a key part of my HSP operating system.

But it was more than that.  Those words were like a mirror that, in an instant, made something unavoidably clear.

My internal reaction went something like this:

“Ooh, harsh … but true

And funny

And ridiculous

Because not everything needs that much effort and attention

But that’s what you give, over and over

No wonder you’re always tired

Discernment – that’s what you need

Remember, that word another sensitive soul gifted you this week

Welcome the serendipity

You’re meant to learn something from this

It’s time for more options than just ‘full on’

And a new mantra

How about deconstruct, discern, decide?

I like it

Let’s try it

Who knew I’d find clarity from being teased?  And a wise internal voice from deconstructing my reaction?

Every HSP I’ve ever met is ‘processing, processing, always processing’.  Maybe this story will prompt some reflections about how you process?  And open space for some new insights?

If so, I hope you can laugh along the way.  It makes the learning we HSPs do so naturally even more fun.