This was so helpful for me, Maggie. I have a highly sensitive 10 year old daughter and I am consciously trying to guide her towards emotional mindfulness (I love this term - hadn’t heard it quite like this before). It’s challenging for me because, historically, I am someone who suppressed all my feelings as a kid - and this still trickles into my adulthood. I want to show her another path.
So much resonates here and this is a gorgeous resource for me. Thank you. 🙏🏼
“Now she finds herself in conflict not with the other person but herself. She knew she had a valid objection and that her irritation was justified. But a wounded part of her unconsciously rose up in agreement with the accusation.” Guilty of this for so many years! Such a clarifying essay. Thank you!
This was so helpful for me, Maggie. I have a highly sensitive 10 year old daughter and I am consciously trying to guide her towards emotional mindfulness (I love this term - hadn’t heard it quite like this before). It’s challenging for me because, historically, I am someone who suppressed all my feelings as a kid - and this still trickles into my adulthood. I want to show her another path.
So much resonates here and this is a gorgeous resource for me. Thank you. 🙏🏼
“Now she finds herself in conflict not with the other person but herself. She knew she had a valid objection and that her irritation was justified. But a wounded part of her unconsciously rose up in agreement with the accusation.” Guilty of this for so many years! Such a clarifying essay. Thank you!