I love love so much that you put this out. So many of us grew up feeling like our sensitivity was something to fix-like being less affected, less emotional, or less aware would somehow make us stronger. But the more I see, the more I realize that real strength isn’t about feeling less-it’s about understanding what we feel and learning how to navigate the world with that awareness. When we stop seeing sensitivity as a burden, it actually becomes a quiet kind of power. Not the loud, forceful kind, but the kind that sees through the noise, understands what’s really happening, and knows when to step in-not from a place of fear or reactivity, but from deep clarity. Watching your video just confirms what I’ve been sensing-more of us are waking up, recognizing that something about the way things are just doesn’t feel right, and realizing that change starts with those of us who are willing to feel, to notice, and to care.
So touched as I hear this talk and also by seeing other fellow sensity people on the comments 🙋🏻♀️ took me a while to accept this sensitivity as a blessing and not a burden, it can be "too much" sometimes to navigate this chaotic and noisy world but I see it as a gift 💫
God, you have no idea how much I needed this. I've been struggling with this cumbersome weight of being intense, sensitive and lonely. I couldn't see the beauty in being connected with my heart and sensitive because of how much loneliness hurts me, and the lack of a good circle of people to love and talk to and share my interests with. But I can see the beauty of it now and I would pay its price ten folds too. The way it makes me see things others won't notice in the mundane -or sometimes can't even see it- and how it makes me capable of loving freely and wholeheartedly. I understand now that in the same sun that I was hot and uncomfortable underneath, I can enjoy its warmth and touch on my skin. Loved that analogy!
I'm 57 and wish I had recognized my sensitivity eariler in my life, but in my generation it definitely wasn't valued at all. It came across as being strange, odd etc... I too am draw to new experiences and LIFE, but can also easily be overstimulated. The workplace is a constant battle of coworkers and bosses that are defined as "outgoing" and "social", but to me are just noise. Good for you in discovering early on in your life that there is value to these sensitive traits. I am finally enjoying mine as well.
Thank you for bringing up this topic, Nathan. It took me a long time to come to terms with being highly sensitive... I believe that creativity and emotional sensitivity are so closely connected because highly creative people are able to notice patterns and connections that others often miss, which leads us to perceive deeper meaning in events or occurrences, naturally eliciting an emotional response. I really believe it’s a beautiful gift, it makes the world more meaningful. Always enjoy seeing you explore these topics and watch you grow. Best of luck
As someone who has, in the past, completely suppressed every single emotion to the point of not feeling AT ALL- I would rather feel every single emotion or FEEL DEEPLY and INTENSLY than go back to being cold. I love my heart, I love my feelings and the balance within. After all, CONNECTION is part of BEING ALIVE: FEELING ALIVE. ❤
What a wonderful way to start the year. I think it’s something many artists carry within them too; Frida Kahlo, Heath Ledger, Maya Angelou. I think it kind of protects us from a lot of the expectations of society, achievements, more superficial ideas of success; there seems to be no way around this inner feeling, the loud authenticity. Thanks for this video, and the reminder. At times I forget, but I suppose this was just what I needed today :) beautiful
Makes me think of one of my favourite quotes from a book ever which made me realise that to feel things deeply is such a gift ~ “That those who can soar to the highest heights can also plunge to the deepest depths, and the natures which enjoy most keenly are those which also suffer most sharply” (Anne of the Island by L.M.Montgomery)
The analogy I always use is pulling away the weeds that are in my heart. So that the peace and gratitude can bloom and a beautiful lush garden can grow. It's so nice to know that there are other people who feel as deeply and understand that my and our emotions are a gift. Not a weakness as the world might tell us.
Thank you for this beautiful gift you’ve given me of another step closer to seeing my sensitivity as the beauty that it is, rather than “the problem” I’ve always believed it to be. Thank you for sharing you!! 🙏🏼💖🕊️✨
you're my fave, Nathaniel! my favorite sensitive person with a platform. Thank you for this video. As a very sensitive, thinking person, I love people, but get easily overwhelmed by stimuli as well. It feels so good to hear you and get resonation to feel connected and understand myself better too. We're not alone.
Amazing timing. Gf almost broke up with me two nights ago because I'm like this. I'm an overthinker with anxious attachment, and being highly sensitive makes overthinking triggered more easily, hence happening more frequently. I feel the experiences deeply that I conjure as a result of overthinking, and she gets the other end of that. It's just nice to have the validation from you, and also pick up some new analogies to use to help her understand it so she doesn't take it so personally lol
i’m 24, and the challenging piece of sensitivity to me is that learning self sensitivity is also a journey to being fully authentic with myself and others, which can feel unstable in early life since there’s a lot of unlearning and self discovery happening. I think you put it into words well! When i was younger, i sought more to emulate people who were sensitive, but that’s not really being sensitive inwardly, which is a more challenging and long-term process. Cool video Nathaniel (:
Despite being highly sensitive to *other* people's emotions (as well as sounds, textures, smells, etc.), I had almost no awareness of my own feelings for many years due to severe Childhood Emotional Neglect. I'm so glad the healing work I've done finally allowed me to feel my feelings because they're key to accessing inner wisdom and fully experiencing the wonders of life! 🌿😃💖 Elaine Aron's fascinating research on high sensitivity as a natural biological variant also allowed me to put my _supposedly_ "excessive" sensitivity to things like crowds, noise, tags on clothes, human suffering, and more in a different context. Instead of feeling like an "over" sensitive freak, I'm now GRATEFUL that I'm someone who cares and connects so deeply, and can literally be moved to tears by the beauty of art, nature, and humanity. YAY SENSITIVITY! 😄
Thank you for this. Being sensitive is a real thing when it comes to all the stimulation and energy around us, particularly in these toxic and divisive time. It irks me that sensitivity and empathy are seen as weak, woke, and not masculine. Thank you for putting words to the thought and sharing with us.
Good to see you posting on here again. I was just thinking this morning how I've enjoyed your newsletters and then this showed up in my feed. Self-awareness is something so critical and yet so neglected by people in our busy world. As someone who suppressed my emotions for far too long, I feel so much healthier when I express them - the good and the bad and the really bad. I'm in a very healthy spot emotionally and I think it is in large part due to this!
Thank you for shedding light on this topic. I’ve been told by my therapist, that I’m a part of highly sensitive people when we diagnosed depression and anxiety. It was really hard to digest that this isn’t a made up concept and that this can be a reason for increased chance of falling into depression. It was also hard to understand because i’ve been like that all my life and i thought that all the people around me view and feel the world the same way. Even though I knew that in some way I was different, but I would always price it as something negative like bad mood or ingratitude. But in my healing journey I accepted that i’m sensitive. I’ve realized that my close friends are too, that’s why i thought that ppl around me are the same. But it’s definitely a spectrum. Nonetheless, I always wanted people to be more open about it. About the struggles, about navigating life and work as a sensitive person. Because it’s not talked about like a serious matter. It is also covered by a lot of stigma, even knowing you’re sensitive and it’s a legit thing, it’s still hard to discuss it seriously. Its also easier to find downsides than to find advantages, because I would think “oh come on, my friends also enjoy blue skies and beautiful nature, and they aren’t struggling with sensitivity like me”. This comment section is a great space now to realize that we do exist hahaha. And yes, i’m also an INFJ-T.
Totalmente de acuerdo contigo en que es algo precioso y al mismo tiempo algo complejo con lo que tienes que lidiar. Creo que todas las personas que somos altamente sensibles nos cuestionamos de vez en cuando. Por mi parte muchas veces me siento abrumada por las cosas a mi alrededor, y sobre todo con las relaciones. Porque no todos quieren conectar profundamente y a veces pareciera que no encajas en ninguna parte. El hecho de ser sensible y poder darte cuenta mucho más de lo aparente, es una ventaja pero también algo doloroso. Creo que es importante conocerse, tener auto cuidado y equilibrar todos los estímulos tanto externos como el ruido, e incluso la textura de la ropa 😅 y los internos. Mil gracias por este video, hace que nos sintamos comprendidos y en una misma sintonía 🧡
Going through another break up right now with a person I thought it’s the last one. And going through this sense of loss, emotions and broken heart again is so intense I can’t function normally. I’ll just try to be more balanced without losing myself, but a big part of me just wants to be numb and a different person. It feels like I’m at the edge of dying as the person that I am. Has anybody experienced this?
I really appreciate that there are so my many of us HSPs. I am sending you love & light ❤. I was bullied by my family members for being HSP . Life was tough, I have healed by reasearching about psychology & believing in God & myself. I usually get flustered when my life changes ( good or bad). Like postpatrum with a 8 week old, had to have lots of courage to deal with this change. Take care you all 😊
Sometimes being sensitive really doesn't work out... I've kinda had to let go of some of my sensitivity after going through some really shitty stuff... my little sister dying at 14, getting broken up with the man I loved, finding out my best friend has the same horrible disease my sister died from... sometimes sensitivity will crush you and make you come close to ending it all
few days ago you popped into my head and here you are and with such an amazing topic I personally could spend hours talking about=) your video made me think on how my sensitivity shows more and more the older i get - the good and the bad=) i used to feel like an alien growing up, trying to find "my people" because i just wanted to belong but nothing felt right.. must have done every single personality test and horoscope to find that as pisces rising, INFJ and life number 33 i'm pretty much a unicorn and won't ever fit into a box😅 in my case my sensitivity shows as me avoiding mass media news (i'd rather be viewed as ignorant than feeling all the pain they report on and pretending i don't see through the manipulation and lies), i only watch the Good news here on YT.. can't spend too long surrounded by people, even just grocery shopping is a lot to handle (people, lights, noises, smells, all the things that "normal" people don't even notice).. i'm vegan because i don't wanna feel the pain of meat and dairy industry.. but on the plus side i get a childlike joy from just watching nice sky or animals playing, some songs or music make me cry (I sobbed through the whole Einaudi's concert because it was just so damn beautiful), i can relate to and help so many people around me because i can simply feel them.. being sensitive is definitely a win though, the world needs sensitive people, we just need to learn to put on our own oxygen masks first before trying to save everyone around=)
a lot of it resonates with me too! definitely the same on the news part (and it’s been a journey, because as part of my studies we were told to read the news every day!). I also don’t like supermarkets but i never connected it with being over-stimulated! I love Eunaidi, I cry at kids videos, I feel gratitude when I see blue skies. It’s hard to imagine that someone doesn’t feel the same way!
From one sensitive soul to another, thank you for sharing. I enjoy hearing your (and your parents’) thoughts on life. I hope 2025 will be a year filled with joy, wonder and more exploration for us all. ☮️
Nací en Francia pero tengo sangre Española, muchos de mis antepasados nacieron en los pirineos tanto por la parte materna como paterna de mi árbol genealógico. De los 4 en mi familia soy la persona más sensible y muy temprano escuché la famosa frase" eres demasiado sensible" . De niña sentí mucha vergüenza por ello. Tardé mucho en mirarlo de frente por no saber equilibrar el ego, sigo aprendiendo ,luego viví en España muchos años y me sentí cómo un pez en el agua..nadie se avergüenza de las emociones en este país es una pasada jajajaj!! Y bim no sé muy bien lo que me pasó por la cabeza decidí mudarme en un país dónde se esconden 99% de las emociones y culturalmente se etiqueta como cortesía. Es cómo hacer un máster intensivo, no tienes más remedio que mirarlo de frente analizarlo y jugar al equilibrista. Del lado positivo las dos culturas me enseñan muchas cosas. Nunca abandonaré a mis emociones y lo que soy, quiero seguir enseñándolas , pero sí aprendo a sentir y protegerme al mismo tiempo, a comunicar las cosas sin dañarme ni dañar a la gente, eso es lo que necesitaba aprender y es también lo que aprenden algunos de mis compañer@s de mi doble cultura aquí porque por suerte se puede hablar del tema.Luego queda toda la parte de las emociones que uno no quiere sentir en absoluto ...pero ya he escrito bastante :)
Hey Nathaniel! 👋 I know it’s (a little) late, but I’m going to say it anyways. Happy New Year to you (and your family)! I hope 2025 has been off to a good start for you (so far)! I remember I used to think that being sensitive is something I shouldn’t be proud of, as I’ve also had people tell me that I tend to get easily upset and offended (by the things they would say and/or do) at times. I love that you learned (from your favorite people) that the best part about sensitivity is being in touch with your heart and your emotions. This may sound a little extreme, but I would also like to add that being sensitive can also mean connecting yourself with your soul. I think that as for those who connect with their inner selves, they may feel this curiosity to understand why they are the way they are, why they react to things the way that they do, and why they navigate life the way that they do. Just like you, I can also be sensitive to the energy from the people I would encounter, as I’ve learned to be careful with the people I connect and surround myself with. As for being sensitive to my surroundings, it allows me to be more aware of which places make me feel most comfortable being authentically myself. Upon realizing the positive aspects of sensitivity, I’ve learned to embrace my sensitivity as I’ve grown older. But more importantly, I learned that my sensitivity is a natural part of not only who I am, but also the experience of being human. Cheers to another year of storytelling and RUclips videos from you (as well as Sky and your dad, of course!)! Sending you (and your family) lots of love (as always)!!! ❤️❤️❤️🫶🤗 Amor Fati, Ritchie
If you haven't heard about HSP (Highly Sensitive Persons) it might be worth reading about it, it opened up the big understanding of myself 14 years ago. Also, while today many people are diagnosed with AD(H)D, I find many parallels between the two... :-) I think the one is the spiritual way of looking at certain traits, the other is the psychological.
when I see your face in any video/channel before pressing play I hit subscribe and like :) everything you and your wonderful family does I am a fan :) big hug from Romania
I have a question for you but also for everyone that might find this: How can we bridge prioritizing ourselves with helping others: for example when our family needs us...? To be more specific my father passed away and I want to help my mother more by listening to her more often but this drains me so much and after a 1-2 hours phone conversation I feel depleted most of the times or even sadder and I don't know if I manage to help her at all......but when I do not call I feel guilty :( I also have this autoimmune alopecia areata from stress and I need to make sure I take care of my mental state. Thanks so much!
A co worker called me too sensitive!!! She was allowing her rudeness and micro management upon me ! Not even my boss and it was allowed to continue! I’m finally in a way better workplace ❤
hey Nat, I liked a lot your video, do you have thoughts about how not letting all these emotions that come with being sensitive not guide your day? I feel like my whole day is guided by all these intense feelings and my sense of self get lost in all of this
I love what you share. and on this topic too. I wonder if you're famliar with the Ennegram as a path toward greater self understanding, acceptance, and to make sense of each of our personalities...
You can`t be offended when you now who you are. When someone tells you that you are too sensitive it only means that they are not connected with their emotions.
I have been told "I'm too much" or that "I cry too much". But I have come to understand that my sensitivity is beautiful and precious, despite the current state of the world, that I can still feel and care and love.
I hear you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made! 'When you give yourself over to the light.' Love it! Jesus Christ is the light of the world. I know you don't believe in God. But He believes in you.
@@nobackupplan Oh wow praise God! :D He loves you. He adores you. There is only one true light and it is Jesus! God bless you Nathaniel Drew! I pray Jesus reveals Himself to you in a powerful way as you seek the light. John 3:16 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' You are His wonderful creation and you are His great idea!
I love love so much that you put this out. So many of us grew up feeling like our sensitivity was something to fix-like being less affected, less emotional, or less aware would somehow make us stronger.
But the more I see, the more I realize that real strength isn’t about feeling less-it’s about understanding what we feel and learning how to navigate the world with that awareness.
When we stop seeing sensitivity as a burden, it actually becomes a quiet kind of power.
Not the loud, forceful kind, but the kind that sees through the noise, understands what’s really happening, and knows when to step in-not from a place of fear or reactivity, but from deep clarity.
Watching your video just confirms what I’ve been sensing-more of us are waking up, recognizing that something about the way things are just doesn’t feel right, and realizing that change starts with those of us who are willing to feel, to notice, and to care.
All the highly sensitive people unite 🧡
So touched as I hear this talk and also by seeing other fellow sensity people on the comments 🙋🏻♀️ took me a while to accept this sensitivity as a blessing and not a burden, it can be "too much" sometimes to navigate this chaotic and noisy world but I see it as a gift 💫
God, you have no idea how much I needed this. I've been struggling with this cumbersome weight of being intense, sensitive and lonely. I couldn't see the beauty in being connected with my heart and sensitive because of how much loneliness hurts me, and the lack of a good circle of people to love and talk to and share my interests with.
But I can see the beauty of it now and I would pay its price ten folds too. The way it makes me see things others won't notice in the mundane -or sometimes can't even see it- and how it makes me capable of loving freely and wholeheartedly. I understand now that in the same sun that I was hot and uncomfortable underneath, I can enjoy its warmth and touch on my skin. Loved that analogy!
I'm 57 and wish I had recognized my sensitivity eariler in my life, but in my generation it definitely wasn't valued at all. It came across as being strange, odd etc... I too am draw to new experiences and LIFE, but can also easily be overstimulated. The workplace is a constant battle of coworkers and bosses that are defined as "outgoing" and "social", but to me are just noise. Good for you in discovering early on in your life that there is value to these sensitive traits. I am finally enjoying mine as well.
Thank you for bringing up this topic, Nathan. It took me a long time to come to terms with being highly sensitive... I believe that creativity and emotional sensitivity are so closely connected because highly creative people are able to notice patterns and connections that others often miss, which leads us to perceive deeper meaning in events or occurrences, naturally eliciting an emotional response. I really believe it’s a beautiful gift, it makes the world more meaningful. Always enjoy seeing you explore these topics and watch you grow. Best of luck
As someone who has, in the past, completely suppressed every single emotion to the point of not feeling AT ALL-
I would rather feel every single emotion or FEEL DEEPLY and INTENSLY than go back to being cold.
I love my heart, I love my feelings and the balance within. After all, CONNECTION is part of BEING ALIVE: FEELING ALIVE. ❤
What a wonderful way to start the year. I think it’s something many artists carry within them too; Frida Kahlo, Heath Ledger, Maya Angelou. I think it kind of protects us from a lot of the expectations of society, achievements, more superficial ideas of success; there seems to be no way around this inner feeling, the loud authenticity. Thanks for this video, and the reminder. At times I forget, but I suppose this was just what I needed today :) beautiful
This is so profound and encouraging
@ you are profound and encouraging
Makes me think of one of my favourite quotes from a book ever which made me realise that to feel things deeply is such a gift ~ “That those who can soar to the highest heights can also plunge to the deepest depths, and the natures which enjoy most keenly are those which also suffer most sharply” (Anne of the Island by L.M.Montgomery)
The analogy I always use is pulling away the weeds that are in my heart. So that the peace and gratitude can bloom and a beautiful lush garden can grow. It's so nice to know that there are other people who feel as deeply and understand that my and our emotions are a gift. Not a weakness as the world might tell us.
Thank you for this beautiful gift you’ve given me of another step closer to seeing my sensitivity as the beauty that it is, rather than “the problem” I’ve always believed it to be. Thank you for sharing you!! 🙏🏼💖🕊️✨
you're my fave, Nathaniel! my favorite sensitive person with a platform. Thank you for this video. As a very sensitive, thinking person, I love people, but get easily overwhelmed by stimuli as well. It feels so good to hear you and get resonation to feel connected and understand myself better too. We're not alone.
Amazing timing. Gf almost broke up with me two nights ago because I'm like this. I'm an overthinker with anxious attachment, and being highly sensitive makes overthinking triggered more easily, hence happening more frequently. I feel the experiences deeply that I conjure as a result of overthinking, and she gets the other end of that. It's just nice to have the validation from you, and also pick up some new analogies to use to help her understand it so she doesn't take it so personally lol
i’m 24, and the challenging piece of sensitivity to me is that learning self sensitivity is also a journey to being fully authentic with myself and others, which can feel unstable in early life since there’s a lot of unlearning and self discovery happening. I think you put it into words well! When i was younger, i sought more to emulate people who were sensitive, but that’s not really being sensitive inwardly, which is a more challenging and long-term process. Cool video Nathaniel (:
One word: this video popped up right time right place. It eases the weight once you hear somebody acknowledging the problem.
Despite being highly sensitive to *other* people's emotions (as well as sounds, textures, smells, etc.), I had almost no awareness of my own feelings for many years due to severe Childhood Emotional Neglect. I'm so glad the healing work I've done finally allowed me to feel my feelings because they're key to accessing inner wisdom and fully experiencing the wonders of life! 🌿😃💖 Elaine Aron's fascinating research on high sensitivity as a natural biological variant also allowed me to put my _supposedly_ "excessive" sensitivity to things like crowds, noise, tags on clothes, human suffering, and more in a different context. Instead of feeling like an "over" sensitive freak, I'm now GRATEFUL that I'm someone who cares and connects so deeply, and can literally be moved to tears by the beauty of art, nature, and humanity. YAY SENSITIVITY! 😄
Thank you for this. Being sensitive is a real thing when it comes to all the stimulation and energy around us, particularly in these toxic and divisive time. It irks me that sensitivity and empathy are seen as weak, woke, and not masculine. Thank you for putting words to the thought and sharing with us.
My fav guy is back. Ayyeeee! Watching from Dallas,Tx❤
Good to see you posting on here again. I was just thinking this morning how I've enjoyed your newsletters and then this showed up in my feed.
Self-awareness is something so critical and yet so neglected by people in our busy world. As someone who suppressed my emotions for far too long, I feel so much healthier when I express them - the good and the bad and the really bad. I'm in a very healthy spot emotionally and I think it is in large part due to this!
it's the most beautiful and most uncomfortable thing at the same time... intense emotions. But i wouldn't have it any other way really..
I subscribe to this.
Thank you for shedding light on this topic. I’ve been told by my therapist, that I’m a part of highly sensitive people when we diagnosed depression and anxiety. It was really hard to digest that this isn’t a made up concept and that this can be a reason for increased chance of falling into depression. It was also hard to understand because i’ve been like that all my life and i thought that all the people around me view and feel the world the same way. Even though I knew that in some way I was different, but I would always price it as something negative like bad mood or ingratitude. But in my healing journey I accepted that i’m sensitive. I’ve realized that my close friends are too, that’s why i thought that ppl around me are the same. But it’s definitely a spectrum.
Nonetheless, I always wanted people to be more open about it. About the struggles, about navigating life and work as a sensitive person. Because it’s not talked about like a serious matter. It is also covered by a lot of stigma, even knowing you’re sensitive and it’s a legit thing, it’s still hard to discuss it seriously. Its also easier to find downsides than to find advantages, because I would think “oh come on, my friends also enjoy blue skies and beautiful nature, and they aren’t struggling with sensitivity like me”.
This comment section is a great space now to realize that we do exist hahaha. And yes, i’m also an INFJ-T.
Love this. Hits deep. Preach.
This video came at the right time for me. Thank you for making it.
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
Totalmente de acuerdo contigo en que es algo precioso y al mismo tiempo algo complejo con lo que tienes que lidiar.
Creo que todas las personas que somos altamente sensibles nos cuestionamos de vez en cuando. Por mi parte muchas veces me siento abrumada por las cosas a mi alrededor, y sobre todo con las relaciones. Porque no todos quieren conectar profundamente y a veces pareciera que no encajas en ninguna parte. El hecho de ser sensible y poder darte cuenta mucho más de lo aparente, es una ventaja pero también algo doloroso. Creo que es importante conocerse, tener auto cuidado y equilibrar todos los estímulos tanto externos como el ruido, e incluso la textura de la ropa 😅 y los internos.
Mil gracias por este video, hace que nos sintamos comprendidos y en una misma sintonía 🧡
Going through another break up right now with a person I thought it’s the last one. And going through this sense of loss, emotions and broken heart again is so intense I can’t function normally. I’ll just try to be more balanced without losing myself, but a big part of me just wants to be numb and a different person. It feels like I’m at the edge of dying as the person that I am. Has anybody experienced this?
Going through it right now. Being sensitive and in touch with your emotions sounds great until close friends die and you get your heart broken.
You said it all so well!
I really appreciate that there are so my many of us HSPs. I am sending you love & light ❤. I was bullied by my family members for being HSP . Life was tough, I have healed by reasearching about psychology & believing in God & myself. I usually get flustered when my life changes ( good or bad). Like postpatrum with a 8 week old, had to have lots of courage to deal with this change. Take care you all 😊
needed this today, thank you for sharing your vulnerability ❤
your content is pure gold, dude
This is exactly what I needed today.
Sometimes being sensitive really doesn't work out... I've kinda had to let go of some of my sensitivity after going through some really shitty stuff... my little sister dying at 14, getting broken up with the man I loved, finding out my best friend has the same horrible disease my sister died from... sometimes sensitivity will crush you and make you come close to ending it all
few days ago you popped into my head and here you are and with such an amazing topic I personally could spend hours talking about=) your video made me think on how my sensitivity shows more and more the older i get - the good and the bad=) i used to feel like an alien growing up, trying to find "my people" because i just wanted to belong but nothing felt right.. must have done every single personality test and horoscope to find that as pisces rising, INFJ and life number 33 i'm pretty much a unicorn and won't ever fit into a box😅
in my case my sensitivity shows as me avoiding mass media news (i'd rather be viewed as ignorant than feeling all the pain they report on and pretending i don't see through the manipulation and lies), i only watch the Good news here on YT.. can't spend too long surrounded by people, even just grocery shopping is a lot to handle (people, lights, noises, smells, all the things that "normal" people don't even notice).. i'm vegan because i don't wanna feel the pain of meat and dairy industry..
but on the plus side i get a childlike joy from just watching nice sky or animals playing, some songs or music make me cry (I sobbed through the whole Einaudi's concert because it was just so damn beautiful), i can relate to and help so many people around me because i can simply feel them..
being sensitive is definitely a win though, the world needs sensitive people, we just need to learn to put on our own oxygen masks first before trying to save everyone around=)
a lot of it resonates with me too! definitely the same on the news part (and it’s been a journey, because as part of my studies we were told to read the news every day!). I also don’t like supermarkets but i never connected it with being over-stimulated! I love Eunaidi, I cry at kids videos, I feel gratitude when I see blue skies. It’s hard to imagine that someone doesn’t feel the same way!
From one sensitive soul to another, thank you for sharing. I enjoy hearing your (and your parents’) thoughts on life. I hope 2025 will be a year filled with joy, wonder and more exploration for us all. ☮️
Yeah, great analogy 😊
Beautifully said ❤
Nací en Francia pero tengo sangre Española, muchos de mis antepasados nacieron en los pirineos tanto por la parte materna como paterna de mi árbol genealógico. De los 4 en mi familia soy la persona más sensible y muy temprano escuché la famosa frase" eres demasiado sensible" . De niña sentí mucha vergüenza por ello. Tardé mucho en mirarlo de frente por no saber equilibrar el ego, sigo aprendiendo ,luego viví en España muchos años y me sentí cómo un pez en el agua..nadie se avergüenza de las emociones en este país es una pasada jajajaj!! Y bim no sé muy bien lo que me pasó por la cabeza decidí mudarme en un país dónde se esconden 99% de las emociones y culturalmente se etiqueta como cortesía. Es cómo hacer un máster intensivo, no tienes más remedio que mirarlo de frente analizarlo y jugar al equilibrista. Del lado positivo las dos culturas me enseñan muchas cosas. Nunca abandonaré a mis emociones y lo que soy, quiero seguir enseñándolas , pero sí aprendo a sentir y protegerme al mismo tiempo, a comunicar las cosas sin dañarme ni dañar a la gente, eso es lo que necesitaba aprender y es también lo que aprenden algunos de mis compañer@s de mi doble cultura aquí porque por suerte se puede hablar del tema.Luego queda toda la parte de las emociones que uno no quiere sentir en absoluto ...pero ya he escrito bastante :)
Hey Nathaniel! 👋
I know it’s (a little) late, but I’m going to say it anyways. Happy New Year to you (and your family)! I hope 2025 has been off to a good start for you (so far)!
I remember I used to think that being sensitive is something I shouldn’t be proud of, as I’ve also had people tell me that I tend to get easily upset and offended (by the things they would say and/or do) at times.
I love that you learned (from your favorite people) that the best part about sensitivity is being in touch with your heart and your emotions. This may sound a little extreme, but I would also like to add that being sensitive can also mean connecting yourself with your soul. I think that as for those who connect with their inner selves, they may feel this curiosity to understand why they are the way they are, why they react to things the way that they do, and why they navigate life the way that they do.
Just like you, I can also be sensitive to the energy from the people I would encounter, as I’ve learned to be careful with the people I connect and surround myself with. As for being sensitive to my surroundings, it allows me to be more aware of which places make me feel most comfortable being authentically myself.
Upon realizing the positive aspects of sensitivity, I’ve learned to embrace my sensitivity as I’ve grown older. But more importantly, I learned that my sensitivity is a natural part of not only who I am, but also the experience of being human.
Cheers to another year of storytelling and RUclips videos from you (as well as Sky and your dad, of course!)!
Sending you (and your family) lots of love (as always)!!! ❤️❤️❤️🫶🤗
Amor Fati,
Ritchie
If you haven't heard about HSP (Highly Sensitive Persons) it might be worth reading about it, it opened up the big understanding of myself 14 years ago. Also, while today many people are diagnosed with AD(H)D, I find many parallels between the two... :-) I think the one is the spiritual way of looking at certain traits, the other is the psychological.
Como é bom assistí-lo. Sempre que posso, venho ao canal pra acompanhar as postagens. Abraços, saúde e paz!
when I see your face in any video/channel before pressing play I hit subscribe and like :) everything you and your wonderful family does I am a fan :) big hug from Romania
I have a question for you but also for everyone that might find this: How can we bridge prioritizing ourselves with helping others: for example when our family needs us...? To be more specific my father passed away and I want to help my mother more by listening to her more often but this drains me so much and after a 1-2 hours phone conversation I feel depleted most of the times or even sadder and I don't know if I manage to help her at all......but when I do not call I feel guilty :( I also have this autoimmune alopecia areata from stress and I need to make sure I take care of my mental state. Thanks so much!
A co worker called me too sensitive!!! She was allowing her rudeness and micro management upon me ! Not even my boss and it was allowed to continue! I’m finally in a way better workplace ❤
thanks for the videos
hey Nat, I liked a lot your video, do you have thoughts about how not letting all these emotions that come with being sensitive not guide your day? I feel like my whole day is guided by all these intense feelings and my sense of self get lost in all of this
You The man
I love what you share. and on this topic too. I wonder if you're famliar with the Ennegram as a path toward greater self understanding, acceptance, and to make sense of each of our personalities...
Watching from Mexico city 🇲🇽🥳✨
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Really? I just checked and they’re working still for me, maybe try again?
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You can`t be offended when you now who you are. When someone tells you that you are too sensitive it only means that they are not connected with their emotions.
Often what that means is that you aren't able to control your emotions when required so you get "too emotional" more than you should
I have been told "I'm too much" or that "I cry too much". But I have come to understand that my sensitivity is beautiful and precious, despite the current state of the world, that I can still feel and care and love.
The first one!!!!!🎉🎉
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I hear you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made!
'When you give yourself over to the light.' Love it! Jesus Christ is the light of the world. I know you don't believe in God. But He believes in you.
I do believe in God!
@@nobackupplan Oh wow praise God! :D He loves you. He adores you. There is only one true light and it is Jesus! God bless you Nathaniel Drew! I pray Jesus reveals Himself to you in a powerful way as you seek the light.
John 3:16
'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.'
You are His wonderful creation and you are His great idea!
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