FEELING BLUE, FEELING DEEPLY: HSP

C l a u d e M o n e t — B l u e W a t e r L i l i e s ( 1 9 1 6 — 1 9 1 9 )

Feeling blue is something we all know. We feel sad, we feel low energy, and we might feel like crying a lot. But looking at Monet‘s painting, using all this blue, how come we don‘t feel sad and lots of emotions? It somehow has a very cooling and calming vibe that feels like a push of inspiration and new light. Let colors speak!

When growing up, we live through different phases and stages which is normal when becoming older. We have plenty of books which tell us that there is one way to grow up and there are many milestones described which we can always read and learn about—we will all have to go through sooner or later. But no one really tells us that not only our bodies‘ development, but our inside, our spirit, is developping in its own tempo and its own special ways. There is no guide to turn to, we just have to live with it and get to know our bodies like this. It‘s a long journey and funnily, we never stop learning about ourselves, no matter how old we are. It sounds like a lot of work, but knowing that everyone out there is dealing with their personal growth, makes it feel a little less heavy on the heart.

We shall always remember that our outside might look the same and our natural growth is going smoothly, but we shall never forget about our inside—this is where we need to be alert, supportive, understanding, and loving—yes, towards ourselves. The person we are inside is essential to complete our external growth. Getting older, we might find a lot of stress when dealing with our insides, we tend to be overwhelmed, because who really understands what is going on inside of us? There might be a good amount of people out there who feel deeply and they don‘t know where this is coming from. Puberty? Hormonal issues? Well, it is simple put together—you are a highly sensitive person. Ugh, another probelm one has to deal with? No, not really. Maybe a super power which not everybody has and this makes one super special! Being highly sensitive means that one is easily drawn to energies, meaning that one person feels sad, one shares the same feeling together, even though one doesn‘t know the person or situation. One basically feels deeply. It sounds romantic, but it can also be very tiring, being sensitive to energies, moods, also noises throughout the day.

This is still something that needs lots of research and studies to understand more and make life a bit easier for the ones who suffer from this, but know that being highly sensitive is nothing to be ashamed about. It‘s a great thing knowing already that crying a lot, feeling a lot, being moody sometimes, and feeling stressed when hearing people‘s conversations and noises outside is nothing crazy. Yes, it‘s you, and many might not understand your discomfort, but again it is your special super power. Your body is sensitive to special things and needs a little more self-care and moments of silence to recharge. Instead of being exposed to stress around you all day, your body basically protects you and says you should avoid crowds, spend some more moments with you, and treat your body with the things it really needs. Breathing exercises make this easier, but also lots of journaling, being active, and meditation to let go of ballast and bad mood.

Not everybody is highly sensitive, but also the ones who suffer from it, don‘t even know that this is a special condition– so our duty is to spread the message and share this more. Less shaming and more connecting through the differences which make us unique and so special. Never be shamed of feeling a lot—it is all about how we control it and live healthy with it!