Kyra Mesich - The Strength of Sensitivity: Understanding Empathy for a Life of Emotional Peace & Balance

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The Strength of Sensitivity: Understanding Empathy for a Life of Emotional Peace & Balance 2016 by Kyra Mesich, PsyD.

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Names: Mesich, Kyra, author.

Title: The strength of sensitivity : understanding empathy for a life of

emotional peace & balance / by Kyra Mesich.

Description: First edition. | Woodbury, MN : Llewellyn Publications, [2016] |

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2015044364 (print) | LCCN 2016002333 (ebook) | ISBN

9780738748498 | ISBN 9780738748733 ()

Subjects: LCSH: Sensitivity (Personality trait) | Empathy. | Mind and body.

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Contents

: Sensitive Redefinition

: Highly Sensitive vs. Highly Perceptive

: Introduction to Energetic & Empathic Sensitivity

: More about Empathic Ability

: Sensitive Recalibration

: Sensitivity Is Changeable

: Introduction to Flower Essence Therapy

: Stopping Never-Ending Sensitivity Syndrome

: Sensitive (R)evolution

: Meditation & Mindfulness

: Making Friends with Your Intuition & Empathic Ability

: Enjoying the Best Life Has to Offer

: Another Perspective on Being Empathic by Molly Sheehan of Green Hope Farm

: Resources for Flower Essences

: Guided Meditations for Sensitive People

Exercises & Meditations

Chapter 1

Sensitivity Free Association
Writing Exercise

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Changing Self-Defeating Thoughts
Writing Exercise

What Can Be Changed?
Brainstorming Exercise

Chapter 6

Expanding Beyond Limitations
Drawing Exercise

Chapter 7

A Twenty-Day, Four-Step Plan
to Change Habits for Mindfulness

Using All Five Senses
Beach Relaxation Meditation

Chapter 8

Muscle Testing YesNo
Intuition Exercise

Combining Muscle Testing
and the Solar Plexus Meditation

Appendix C

Disclaimer

The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The material in this book is not intended as a substitute for trained medical or psychological advice. Readers are advised to consult their personal healthcare professionals regarding treatment. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. The author and publisher assume no responsibility for your actions in the event you utilize any of the information in this book.

To the Sensitive Ones

Do not be ashamed of your sensitivity!
It has brought you many riches.

You see what others cannot see,
Feel what others are ashamed to feel.

You are more open, less numb.
You find it harder to turn a blind eye.

You have not closed your heart,
in spite of everything.

You are able to hold
the most intense highs
and the darkest lows
in your loving embrace.

(You know that neither define you.
Everything passes through.
You are a cosmic vessel.)

Celebrate your sensitivity!
It has kept you flexible and open.

You have remained close to wonder.
And awareness burns brightly in you.

Dont compare yourself with others.
Dont expect them to understand.

But teach them:
Its okay to feel, deeply.
Its okay to not know.
Its okay to play
on the raw edge of life.

Life may seem harder for you at times,
and often you are close to overwhelm.

But its harder still
to repress your overwhelming gifts.

Sensitive ones,
Bring some gentleness into this weary world!

Shine on with courageous sensitivity!

You are the light bearers!

Jeff Foster

. Jeff Foster, To the Sensitive Ones, accessed Aug. 28, 2014, https://www.facebook.com/LifeWithoutACentre.