“We are forced to make choices and set priorities, but being very conscientious, HSPs often put themselves last. Or at least we give ourselves no more time off or opportunity to learn new skills than anyone else. In fact, however,… — 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
“The world needs to coax more such folks into public positions. But if they don't coax us, we had better volunteer now and then.” — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
“We make it especially hard for others to observe our trait when it means we are observing and not "behaving," at least at first.… — Elaine N. Aron Copy Share Image
