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It bothers me when people are apathetic and don't try. I'm not perfect, but I try to be. Is this a very HSP way to be?

I think so. I think we expect the rest of the world to be more sensitive and considerate because we tend to be. Even if someone could just admit to being apathetic about something, is in itself a very considerate thing to do.

I'm always pursuing new ways to express myself so in the new year, I plan to take up painting and learning to play the guitar.

I am interested in public speaking. For me to speak pubicly would be like facing and releasing a fear. I express my self well in a one one one conversation, However I become overwhelmed in a crowd of people..I also would like to learn the art of photography.I see beauty in the ordinary.Lights and shadows would be fascinating to learn..But my dream ... See Morejob would be to become a social worker. Not because it is a glamorous job. My motivation would be to help another through pain and suffering. But I am aware that I am sensitive And I often feel the pain of others very deeply.So I would like to leard about real true compassion

I have difficulty speaking in public. The best way I cope with this is that I focus on what I think my audience needs from me. I give my best and my attitude is whatever happens, happens.

Oh yeah, even when the day is going great I'm always waiting for the other shoe to drop.

I can relate to that. That's a bad habit that I have to break. I say to myself... "Today is a great day. I'm going to enjoy it without feeling guilty." LOL

I try to keep things in perspective. There are things I have control over and things I don't, and I always need to be aware of the difference. For instance, getting to an appointment on time: I can control when I leave my house in order to give myself enough time to get there, but I can't control traffic or transit delays. Also with people: I can't control how someone is going to respond to me, only how I interact with them.

Common sense keeps me out of trouble. There are consequences to our actions..But passion is also important..Sometimes the heart knows things the mind can not understand. There are times when it is wise to do something that makes no sense at all. Because the experience is worth the consequences,,All experiences help us grow...

We HSPs do have a strong sense of right and wrong. "There are times when it is wise to do something that makes no sense at all. Because the experience is worth the consequences,All experiences help us grow..." Susan...This was very well phrased indeed!!

I have a tendency to start projects and get distracted or disinterested, so to stay focused I will give myself a reward when I am finished. Nothing big just like watching TV or eating something I like or going to the store. I treat myself once I am finished.

The more desire I have for something, the more focused I become.

You are where you need to be.

"You are where you need to be". This is so comforting!

Laughter; family; friends; health; giving and receiving love; seeing or discovering something new, even if very small, every day. Oh, and whoever invented chocolate-chip mint ice cream!

I'm thankful for many things. I wrote an article about A Time To Give Thanks http://tinyurl.com/hsp-november-news

I raised my daughter on my own.

These are all amazing accomplishments to be proud of! Isn't it amazing that we can take these things for granted? I would like to hear more inspirational accomplishments. It will make you and the group have that" feel good" feeling.

the safety of knowing what direction I need to take.

Following my intuition is FUN and brings joy into my life. It's like bits of magic happening all around.

I try to help someone.

Glad my Dad recovered so nicely from his surgery , so we'll keep it local ,enjoy some DVD's later and just chill out . Always feel sad that it's been nine years since the family matriach was here to oversee and plan the festivities ,
SM.

http://tinyurl.com/hsp-november-news will tell you my thoughts about Thanksgiving.