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Writer's pictureDr Pranita Rao

Releasing misconceptions about high sensitivity with paints

Updated: Oct 6


A hand with paint splatter. It is a representations for highly sensitive people to release their inhibitions about painting.
Releasing inhibitions with paints

I am thrilled that December is a few months away, because I get to wear winter clothes. I cannot wait to feel the warmth of sweatshirts on my skin.


As I pause to reflect on my art journey, I notice that I have a room filled with artwork and a cupboard with lots of paint-splattered clothes. I do wear an apron, but making a mess is so much more fun than not.


I consider my wardrobe situation to be an optimistic sign from the universe to keep going, painting, and having fun with my paintings.


Regardless, I am going to be extra careful this winter to keep my hoodies free from paint, or...


I could turn one of my sweatshirts into an apron. How about splattering acrylic colors on a sweatshirt and using it as an apron?


It would be lovely! No?


If you find the intensity of my happiness slightly more than one would imagine, then, you're not the first to respond that way. Many people have doubted my expressiveness.


I do want to take a moment here to say that highly sensitive people (HSPs) experience happiness and excitement slightly more than others. This means that highly sensitive people aren't always sad, depressed, or thinking about getting help.


Yes, high sensitivity comes with challenges, but December-like experiences touch our hearts with joy too (just like any other person without the high sensitivity trait).


To the world, sensitives may look sad. In reality, I consider highly sensitive people to be curious.


I would like to end this post with a quote from Dr. Elaine Aron's book, 'The highly sensitive person'. She says, 'HSPs prefer the good feeling of being very conscious, very human, even if what we are conscious of is not always cause for rejoicing.'


[Aron, Elaine N.. The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Survive and Thrive When The World Overwhelms You.]


The bottom line is that highly sensitive people can feel all emotions strongly and that this highly sensitive person (i.e., me) loves December, paints, and sweatshirts!


What about you? Do you enjoy December? Also, does the idea of having paint splatters on your clothes excite you? Are you sensitive or highly sensitive?


I welcome you to share your thoughts in the comment section below


-3, 2, 1, Cheers,

Pranita


 

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