Having a heightened awareness and easily interpreting the nonverbal clues of others are positive aspects of being sensitive And HSP's are usually very empathic and compassionate people as they are deeply affected by other people's moods and emotions Highly sensitive people (HSPs) really do exist! In fact they make up about 20 per cent of the population. That question: "Whatever is the matter with you?" can finally be answered. The secret trait you thought of all your life as a flaw, is a flaw no longer. There are many positive aspects of being sensitive. The HSP has a sensitive nervous system, a basically neural trait. For the most part, it is an inherited trait – one or both of your … [Read more...]