You were not meant to be in a box and fit in.
You were meant to be uniquely you
And to make a splash in the big pond of life.
So splash away,
Be messy.
Allow it to cause ripples and waves —
We need more waves;
Different waves.
Waves from the heart,
Waves of creativity,
Waves of love.
Allow it to pour forth from your soul.
And when you do
You will radiate your light into the world
And the world will be a better place as a result.
Lately I have been talking about Sentelligence – a highly
functioning and intelligent sensory system.
According to Elaine Aron, (author of The Highly Sensitive Person)
15-20% of the population is highly sensitive, but I wonder if that
is based on those adults that are able see themselves as highly
sensitive.
What if we all came out of the womb with a highly functioning and
intelligent sensory system and that system very quickly got shut
down?
Think about it – we all come out of the womb crying. In that
instant – our tears are considered a good thing. It is a sign that
we are alive and well and breathing. Everyone celebrates that first
scream.
After that — not so much. We do not yet know how to talk and
explain what our sensory system is telling us so we cry when we
have needs such as food, touch, wet, scared, etc.
Sometimes our parents instinctively know what we need and sometimes they are
unable to get in touch with it – especially if it is late at night or out in public. Then they may have less patience with trying to figure out our communication and so they try to shush us. How many times do you hear parents out in public telling a crying baby to shush?
Now I am not blaming parents. Because societally we are not very accepting of crying babies in public…. i.e., it must mean that parent does not know how to take care of their child – so parents shush their children out of embarrassment or exasperation …
But what messages does that give us as children?
1) It’s not okay to cry – especially in public or
2) I better be more dramatic to get my needs met or
3) I’ll just squelch those feelings and/or needs so I can get the
love and acceptance which is most important to me or
4) I’ll become independent so I don’t need anyone and then I won’t
have to deal with the rejection …. Just to name a few possibilities.
Okay this is not a psychology class and I am not a therapist so
what has this got to do with sentelligent adults?
Well similar to parents not understanding what we needed as
children … as we grow up and our highly functioning and intelligent
sensory system starts talking to us, we don’t always know how to
interpret it. Often it talks to us through aches and pains in our
body.
Since we (including doctors) don’t know what it is saying and we
don’t like pain, we medicate it or numb it with either traditional
or alternative medicine so that we can continue to function in the
world. In effect, we are numbing our highly intelligent sensory
system.
Additionally we are taught to achieve and succeed and be in
action. Action is good but if we don’t feel like we can take the
time to listen to our sensory system, especially our sixth sense
which is intuition, it stops talking to us as much. Sometimes we
don’t want to hear what it says because we don’t know how to
distinguish between our intuition and our critical or scared
gremlins.
And lastly, since we were often taught to hide our feelings, we
avoid them with by overeating, working long hours, internet, t.v.
or other addictive habits or substances.
By now our highly functioning sensory system is not functioning so
well. It is either partially or fully squelched. So we go around
in the world acting the way we think we are supposed to be in order
to be accepted in society. But how well is it really working for
you? For our planet?
How much of what you are doing is what you think you need to do or
are supposed to do?
How much of it feels truly authentic?
Are you in touch with what really resonates with your soul?
It is time for all of us to get back to our true nature and lead from our heart. As adults we can learn to express ourselves and focus our Sentelligence in a way that really works for us so that we are not overwhelmed by it but rather work in harmony with it and become much more effective
and confident as a result.
If this resonates with you or you are just curious, join me on the
FREE teleclass:
The Sentelligent Solution for Your Spiritual Evolution.
Get more information and sign up by clicking this link:
http://www.peacefulentrepreneur.com/class
Sign up NOW. The class will be held this Thursday, January
7th at 1:00 ET.
A recording will be available to those who register in case you
can’t make the time.
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I look forward to being with you on Thursday.
Warmly,
Be sure to add your comments below. I enjoy hearing your thoughts about Sentelligent People and the possibility that we were all born with highly functioning sensory systems. But first sign up for the class, if you have not already done so. http://www.peacefulentrepreneur.com/class
Did you resonate with the traits of “Sentelligent People” in my last post?
In case you missed it, a few of the 23 traits mentioned are:
* been told “you’re too sensitive”.
* can sense other’s emotions,
* feel emotions deeply,
* smells, sounds or changes in temperature
may be felt at heightened levels
* prone to be overstimulated
[you can scroll to the bottom to read the rest of the list]
I was blown away by the number of people who said;
“That’s me to a tee!”
“You hit the nail on the head!”
“It’s good to be a part of a
tribe with my peeps!”
“Brilliant, got me in a nutshell…”
Thanks to everyone who shared your stories.
It warmed my heart and confirmed the need to get this information out in the world. Many of you told me you were ready and even anxious to sign up for the free teleclass.
It’s all set now so you can go ahead and register today…
Regardless of whether:
– you resonated with half of the traits or all of them,
– you’ve always known you are sensitive or your sensitivity is
heightened lately,
– you are not sure if you fit in this group but are curious to
learn more,
You’ll want to be at my upcoming free teleclass because just knowing (or wondering if) you are Sentelligent(tm) is helpful and it’s only the tip of the iceberg.
So today I am announcing, my free preview teleclass:
The Sentelligent Solution:
A Roadmap for Mastering Your Sensitivity and Prospering in These Changing Times.
January 7th at 1:00 PM EST/ 10:00AM PST.
You’ll want to be there live if at all possible. You can attend by phone or webcast.
Ready to cut to the chase and reserve your seat? Click here:
http://peacefulentrepreneur.com/class
On this ground-breaking call you’ll learn:
1) How you can finally pros-per in a way that works with your true nature that is sustainable.
2) That gaining mastery in this part of your life is key to long- lasting success in all other areas of your life.
3) Why some people are experiencing heightened sensitivity these days and why this is a good thing and not a bad thing,
4) How learning to understand and master your sensitive nature can improve your health as well as your relationships with peers and loved ones.
5) How just a few simple, easy to learn tools can make all the difference in your ability to raise and maintain your energy so you can thrive in a way that is sustainable.
6) How to avoid the pain that often cones when you don’t understand what your body and Sentelligent System are telling you.
… and much more
Here’s that link again to reserve your spot in this complimentary teleclass and webcast.
http://peacefulentrepreneur.com/class
Warmly,
Stacey
P.S. As you probably know (and may have experienced yourself
first-hand) mastering your sensitivity is easier said than done.
Let me walk you through what I’ve learned. You don’t have to figure it out all by yourself!
Reserve your seat here: http://peacefulentrepreneur.com/class
P.S.S. Even if you already have some good tools, you can never learn too much about this subject – especially as we continue to evolve and change
P.S.S.S. Feel free to invite friends and colleagues to this call, but please remember to reserve your spot HERE first!
http://peacefulentrepreneur.com/class
Oh and here is the link to read the article which listed 23 traits of Sentelligent people here:
http://www.peacefulentrepreneur.com/told-youre-sensitive/
Let’s face it — being sensitive has never been highly accepted in a world that is not so sensitive. I believe that is going to change. Actually, it is changing. The energy in the world is shifting and sensitivity is heightened these days – even for those who have not previously considered themselves to be highly sensitive. We are going back to our true nature.
There are lots of terms for what I am talking about such as highly sensitive, empathy and super sensitive. None of them make me feel warm and cozy. And I actually didn’t put myself in this category until the past few years. Expressing your feelings was not acceptable in my family and it certainly wasn’t the way to succeed in the blue collar printing environment in which I was a Vice President before starting my own business in 1995.
So why should you care if you fall into this group?
In part, it can explain some physical and emotional challenges you may be experiencing as things in our world continue to shift. But it’s also a positive. It actually puts you ahead of the curve as we move into a world that values six senses and not just five. If you are a sensitive person, you’ve already been using your sixth sense – your intuition – as well as your highly receptive nervous system.
But are you using them in a way that really works for you?
That’s what I want to see happen for all of us. I have seen a variety of statistics on the percentage of people who are highly sensitive. But my guess is that it is higher for those of you who have been drawn to this newsletter.
I am calling this group of people of which I am a member, Sentelligent ™. Because we have a level of intelligence – a uniquely perceptive sensory system – that is heightened and very smart. We just have to learn how to nurture, listen to and honor what it is telling us.
From that powerful place we can learn to be happier and more successful in our businesses and lives.
Here are some signs that you may be A Sentelligent Person. See how many resonate with you.
(You may not resonate with all of them and a statement may not feel true 100% of the time. If a majority of the statements feel true to you, then likelihood is you are A Sentelligent Person!)
2. You feel emotions deeply. You may feel as if you “wear your emotions on your sleeves” but not necessarily. Men and those of you who are still in the corporate world may feel things but not show emotions due to cultural training that it is not okay to do so.
3. You may be aware of the emotions of people around you.
4. An insult or unkind remark will affect you deeply.
5. Sights, smells, sounds, touches, changes in temperature and tastes may come through at heightened levels.
6. You feel deeply for others’ suffering or connections. You may cry at Hallmark commercials or when others cry or when you connect deeply with someone.
7. May suffer from recurrent depression, anxiety or other psychological disorders.
8. You may be keenly aware of and affected by beauty in art, music and nature. In this group are the world’s greatest artists and art appreciators.
9. You may be prone to stimulus overload. That is, you don’t like large crowds or hectic environments. You feel overwhelmed and depleted by too much stimuli.
10. You were a sensitive child.
12. You sometimes feel animosity toward your sensitive nature. Most sensitive people whole-heartedly wish they were tougher and more thick-skinned. They feel like their sensitivity is a weakness. Therefore some sensitive adults have learned how to hide their sensitivity from others.
13. You may use words like I “sense things”, “feel into” things or are “moved by” things.
14. You flow with your feelings – laugh out loud or cry when a line in music touches you.
15. Your sensitivity seems to grow as you grow older or lose weight or from other changes in the body or environment
16. You may have a good time in social gatherings but then feel tired or not so good the next day ( even if you didn’t drink)
17. You may “just know” things that other people don’t seem to know.
18. You may have physical ailments that are not easily explained or healed by traditional or non-traditional medical practitioners. (including but not limited to fatigue)
19. You may have unexplained mood swings and unable to determine why you suddenly feel sad or angry.
20. You are a good listener and people tell you their secrets
21. You feel stress and excitement in heightened ways
22 You have a deep need for fulfillment and meaning in your life
23. Feel like you are different than others – don’t fit
24. May handle stress well in the moment and then feel badly later
How many did you resonate with? Scroll to the comments section below and let me know what you see for yourself.
If you would like to know more about how to manage your heightened sensory receptivity, claim your power as a Sentelligent Person, make a difference with others and create a success that is sustainable for you, click this link to attend my F’REE teleseminar where I’ll be sharing specific secrets for creating sustainable success especially for those of you who are sensitive. You’ll learn why it is important to run your business differently than many of the business gurus tell you. Once you know what these secrets are, you can take control of your business and create success in a way that nourishes you and amply provides for your and your family.
Here’s the link again to register for the free class: http://peacefulentrepreneur.com/class
Stacey Mayo is a successful Master Level Healer, Medical Intuitive and Coach and has been in business for over 25 years. She teaches people how to be very successful entrepreneurs in their chosen field and attunes people to be amongst the top in their field. Mayo has been training and certifying people to be Master Level Medical Intuitives and Healers for over 15 years. She has supported thousands of people in achieving better health and living out their dreams. She is an award-winning author and has appeared on the CBS evening news segment, Confident Women, and is a popular public speaker. She has appeared in Forbes, Newsday, the Wall St. Journal, Atlanta Sports & Fitness, Atlanta Woman and Woman’s Day. She is a former Medical Intuitive columnist for the Sedona Journal. She has been featured a number of times in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, including the piece, ‘Midlife,’ which engages people in considering how they can stop deferring their dreams.