I filled in an online questionnaire and it says I am on the high end of the Senstive Person scale, based on the answers to the questions. As if I didn’t know. But that explains that strong smells, noises, and too many people in a group talking are just exhausting to me. Days filled with stressful situations wipe me out (even pleasant stress like family gatherings/parties) and make me so cranky until I have time alone again. Why I often need time in my little art room, quietly creating something.
How about you? Are you a sensitive person? Or are you on the other end of the scale?
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6 comments:
I think you have just described me! My dream job fantasy was a lighthouse keeper in the middle of the sea - no people, just ocean, weather, books and paint. Time on my own and silence is precious and rare but needed to recharge. I don't think many people understand the need. I hope you are having a stress free week.
Ah, Lisa, we must be kindred spirits! My dream would be in acres of forest in a small cabin or cottage, but I have thought about that lighthouse keeper job :). Things have settled a bit with Mom in that we don’t need to spend nights with her (her grandson, his partner and their son are returning tonight from their vacation trip). But her dementia is getting worse and I’m not sure what can be done. She does not want to leave her house but it is going to get to a point where she will not be safe without constant oversight for meds, washing up, meals, etc. So many people dealing with this now with parents or spouses/partners, etc.
Rhonda add me to the list...my best times are when I have a whole day stretching out with no where I have to be and no one I have to see. I adore people but do so much better on my own. Just being quiet and still soothes my nerves. Hope you are enjoying a quiet day today. Hugs!
Same! One. Of my good friends' sisters is throwing her a huge 60th bday party, about 1.5 hours from my home, I'll know hardly anyone, and I'm expected to be there. Have been fretting about it for a month. It's a week away now ... Still hoping some acceptable excuse will present itself.
Dear Rhonda, you're sensitive soul, your closest people' pain - your pain..., been there, hear you... take all time you need to rest and restore, limit time even with family, take care of yourself first, think like in a plane - who to put on mask first? you, and then help others... my thoughts with you x
Ah, I think many (most) artists have a more subdued personality on the quiet/solitary end of the spectrum :). Perhaps that’s why we like to be with our art materials and just make things :)
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