The Highly Sensitive Person in Love: Understanding and Managing Relationships When the World Overwhelms You

by Elaine N. Aron

“I practice myself; I try to live a life true to animal and human nature.” Meditates daily. Has no “faith” except a faith that all will be okay. Knows there is a spirit, a greater power, a guiding force. “If I had been a man, I would have been a Jesuit.” “Everything alive is important; there’s something greater, I know.” “We are how we treat other people. Religion? It would be a comfort if I could believe.” “Taoism, the force at work in the universe: Let go of struggle.” Started talking to God when five, sitting in the trees; is guided by a voice during crises, is visited by angels. Twice-daily deep relaxation. “We’re here to protect the planet.” Meditates twice daily; has had “oceanic experiences, a few days of lasting euphoria; but spiritual life is incremental, requiring understanding, too.” “I was an atheist until Alanon.” “I think about Jesus, about the saints. I have tidal waves of spiritual feelings.” Meditates, has visions, her dreams fill her with “radiant energy; many days are filled with overwhelming joy and grace.” At four years of age heard a voice promise her she would always be protected. Says life is good, in all, but it is not for comfort. It is for learning about God. It builds character. “I am attracted and repelled by the religion of my childhood but always touched by the transcendent, the mysteries, which I do not know what to do with.” Many religious experiences. His purest came when his child was born. Bypassed her religion, went directly to God (thr...