I am Built for Depth, Not Speed as a Highly Sensitive Person.

When I first heard fellow highly sensitive person and author Alice Archer articulate how she is “built for depth, not speed,” I resonated so deeply with it, I felt it in my heart.

I thought, I am just like her. I am someone who is built for depth, not speed. How wonderful to be able to understand that, to not compete or try to rush or “hustle” to be the first one in the metaphorical line.

I would rather just be me.

Of course, sometimes, this is easier said than done. I think o...