Growing up as an INFJ HSP wasn’t easy. One thing I heard often was “You’re too sensitive.” Yes, as you grow, you have to learn how to function with that trait in a healthy way, but it’s not like you can just stop being sensitive if you’re wired that way. Being sensitive and empathetic are good things. The world needs those qualities.
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Right in the feels.
I wish I had heard those words growing up, too.
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I think it’s something we have to continually tell our inner child.
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This is absolutely true. But it’s also our cryptonite. Very hard on the heart but worth every pain.
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So hard on the heart. Hope your heart is well, K. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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I’m often told I’m too sensitive, but then the empathy can help you relate & help others, especially the teenage girls I work with.
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Indeed,:)
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I am also INFJ and HSP … curious also what your – and others in our category – Enneagram profile is. I am predominantly Mediator (#9)
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Hi Tessa. Took the enneagram a while back. Forgot the results. Will have to take it again. Have a great weekend.
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If only I’d known 🙂
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Yeah, right?
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🙂
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Love it. I still need to tell myself this once in a while. I work in a field with engineers and tech people. My empathy is foreign to them. A few years ago we did a Strength Finders thing. My top strength was empathy. That totally baffled them and I loved every minute of it. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi! Yes, I think we need to continually tell ourselves (or inner child) this, especially if we didn’t hear it when we were little. My top Strength is empathy as well! Though I am in the arts, so it’s different from being around engineers and techies. 🙂 Thanks for your comment and for connecting.
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compassion to me is the greatest gift we can have – and you have it Joe
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So do you.
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