Greetings! My name is Megan. I've been an HSP my whole life (it's a trait we're born with), but finally knew what to call it in 2013. I've been reading and researching ever since then and have found great joy in encouraging fellow HSPs. I struggle with an anxiety disorder and might talk about that sometimes, too (being highly sensitive is not the anxiety disorder, fyi).  I've been married to Andrew since 2008. I love art, music, birdwatching, and cats. My happy places are art museums and bookstores. I love Bobby McFerrin & Tool, Star Trek & Gilmore Girls, I’m a never-ending contradiction.

"So, what's an HSP?"

HSP, or highly sensitive person is the pop culture term used for sensory processing sensitivity. It is found in 15-20% of the population (equal between male and female) and it is not a disorder (despite its similar name to Sensory Processing Disorder - they're not quite the same thing). It is a trait, just like some people have blue eyes, some people have the HSP trait. When understood properly, it's quite the superpower, but it does come with challenges, especially in modern life. 

"Why Holy HSP?"

Because there just isn't much content out there for Christian HSPs. It's very common for HSP content to be driven by New Age philosophy. It can be hard for a Christ following person to find helpful tools, tips, and general encouragement without having to sift through a worldview that doesn’t see Jesus. My hope is that highly sensitives will know they're not alone in their struggles, that the trait is a beautiful gift from God, and that CHRIST is our help. 

"What if I'm not a Christian?"

EVERYONE is welcome here (I mean EVERYONE. Seriously!) If you’ve been hurt by the Church or “Christians” or are turned off by what you see as Christianity in America, I hope you’ll stick around! I think you’ll find I’m not a “Churchianity” kind of Christian. I follow the real Jesus, not the western church’s version of him. Christianity *should* be about restoration and bringing Heaven to Earth…not a bunch of man-made rules. And it’s certainly not about escaping this world! It’s about restoring it! I hope the encouragement and HSP tips are helpful to everyone, no matter their beliefs.

“What if I’m not an HSP?”

Welcome! Pull up a chair and stay awhile! We’re thrilled to have you. Hopefully you’ll learn how to support your HSP family and friends and enjoy other topics we’ll explore as well!

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Exploring what it means to thrive as highly sensitives, while exploring what the original Biblical authors said and meant (which is not always what "Churchianity" says the Bible says). ALL are welcome here!

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Highly Sensitive + Rooted in Christ. Lover of art, music, birdwatching, and cats. My happy places are art museums and bookstores. I love Bobby McFerrin & Tool, Star Trek & Gilmore Girls, I’m a never-ending contradiction.