“D is for depth of processing. Our fundamental characteristic is that we observe and reflect before we act. We process everything more, whether we are conscious of it or not. O is for being easily overstimulated, because if you are… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“DOES,” that expresses its facets nicely. D is for depth of processing. Our fundamental characteristic is that we observe and reflect before we act. We process everything more, whether we are conscious of it or not. O is for being… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“I believe in aristocracy, though—if that is the right word, and if a democrat may use it. Not an aristocracy of power … but… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“In short, a strong royal advisor class insists on stopping and thinking. And it tries, I think with growing success in modern times, to… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“D is for depth of processing. Our fundamental characteristic is that we observe and reflect before we act. We process everything more, whether we… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“We make it especially hard for others to observe our trait because we are so responsive to our environments that we can be something… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“Even a moderate and familiar stimulation, like a day at work, can cause an HSP to need quiet by evening.” — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“HSPs tend to fill that advisor role. We are the writers, historians, philosophers, judges, artists, researchers, theologians, therapists, teachers, parents, and plain conscientious citizens.… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“Make good boundaries your goal. They are your right, your responsibility, your greatest source of dignity.” — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“It is true that even when exhausted you still are providing something to those you serve. But you are out of touch with your… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“We are a package deal, however. Our trait of sensitivity means we will also be cautious, inward, needing extra time alone. Because people without… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“For aggressive societies to survive, however, they always need that priest-judge-advisor class as well. This class balances the kings and warriors (as the U.S.… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“The Romans had a great general named Cincinnatus. The legend is that he had wanted to live quietly on his farm but was persuaded… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
