Too often, we think of sensitivity as a flaw or a weakness. Society tells sensitive people to “toughen up” or “stop being so sensitive!” The truth is that sensitivity is a gift and an advantage in life.

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"Highly Sensitive People see the world not just with their eyes, but also with their hearts. Sure, they can be hurt easily, and those wounds can run deep. But they also love and inspire others like no one else can."

- Jenn Granneman

Love

"If you’re a sensitive person, you have a special ability: you love deeply. Sometimes this leads to pain, because not everyone can match your level of caring and intimacy. In a world that is often harsh, protect your heart and choose your inner circle wisely."

- Jenn Granneman

Love

"As a sensitive person, your empathy can be a double-edged sword. Narcissists often exploit it for their own benefit, leaving you feeling used and unable to express your feelings and set boundaries. If you’ve ever experienced this, you may have been with a narcissist."

- Jenn Granneman

Awareness

"Being a sensitive person can make you more vulnerable to narcissists, who exploit empathy for their own gain. If you’ve ever felt used or unable to assert your needs, rights, or boundaries in a relationship, you may have been with a narcissist without realizing it."

- Jenn Granneman

Awareness

"Narcissists are drawn to sensitive people because they crave the validation, attention, and support that sensitive people naturally provide. However, this dynamic will drain and damage the sensitive person. Know the signs of narcissism and protect yourself."

- Jenn Granneman

Awareness

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"It is not what you look like on the outside, but what you are on the inside that counts."

- Beauty and the Beast

Belief

"It is the heart that makes a person beautiful, not the outward appearance."

- Beauty and the Beast

Belief

"The mind is everything. What you think you become."

- Buddha

Belief

"It’s not always possible to do what we want to do, but it’s important to believe in something before you actually do it."

- Might Guy

Belief

"Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it."

- Josephus Daniels

Belief