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What Does It Mean To Be Sensitive, Not Reactive?
Media Type:
Articles
Time Investment:
2 - 3 minutes
Date Added:
7/1/2021
Date Created:
2020
Reactivity is the misperception of threat coupled with lack of access to compassion and wisdom. Sensitivity is an ability to deeply perceive data, plus consciously attend to and attune to data, as it comes through the five senses. It can be a gift. If you lack the skill to care for any of your sensitivity-overwhelm by setting boundaries, you may develop reactive habits, like suddenly withdrawing or lashing out in order to get relief.
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