"You are too sensitive"-perhaps you have been labeled as too sensitive or perhaps you have "judged" or accused other people as being too sensitive. Either way, it is time to change the way you perceive "sensitivity". Today, begin to recognize and accept that your sensitivity is not a flaw or defect. Accept that you are not defective. You do not need to get harder or grow a thicker skin. You don’t have to “man up” or “suck it up” or stop caring so deeply. In fact, the world doesn’t need more guarded people, weaponized by apathy and bitterness, valuing their minds over their hearts. The world needs more people who aren’t afraid to reflect, to feel, and to love with hearts so open they overflow with empathy and kindness. The world needs us sensitive souls to see beauty others might not see and create beauty where it might never exist if we hadn’t filtered life through the kaleidoscope of our own unique perspective. But you can only give the best of yourself if you take good care of yourself, even if other people have different needs; if you value yourself, whether others do or not; and you remember that judgment is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to control or define you. Today, embrace your sensitivity and know to feel intensely is not a symptom of weakness, it is the trademark of the truly alive and compassionate.

Just for today, I listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends, not just the ones I like. I am safe when I express my feelings. I can remain serene under all circumstances. I am centered and focused. I feel more secure each day. I am safe, divinely guided and loved. Life supports me in every possible way and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.