by Alane Freund | May 13, 2022
I’ve been talking to lots of families this month, and we’re all getting out of denial about how soon the school year will end. Maybe you have a preschooler, and they get to just keep going all summer, but most of the kids need other plans. If you...
by Alane Freund | Apr 21, 2022
Living with high sensitivity at work, parties, family events, aka places where we have to advocate for ourselves and practice radical self care before, during, and after requires us to be ON…maybe more than we feel we can manage most days. You can do everything you...
by Alane Freund | Mar 23, 2022
My highly sensitive community, we need both sanctuary and spirituality in order to live our best lives, especially when the world is in chaos. And…as I try to imagine how long the world has been chaotic, I have decided I think it has been crazy out there for as long...
by Alane Freund | Feb 23, 2022
REGISTER HERE A small group of HSPs join a small herd of highly sensitive horses & heal. Join Elaine Aron and Alane Freund for their trademarked and favorite all time retreat: HSPs & Horses™ in Northern California at Heart and Mind Equine. We start on Friday...
by Alane Freund | Dec 31, 2021
Welcome to the end…Well, the end of another year of craziness. Doesn’t it seem pretty insane in the world–STILL? I’m hoping to find my way into some kind of acceptance of life as it is. You probably know that I am a huge fan of Awareness,...
by Alane Freund | Dec 21, 2021
Brainstorm: Clever and Creativity Stimulating Gifts for Sensitive Kids (and most kids) Think across gender norms as well. I picked up free “end runs” from a local newspaper when my daughter was young & used them for murals created by her birthday party guests....
by Alane Freund | Dec 13, 2021
What did self care look like for you yesterday? What would you like it to be in the next 24 hours? Go ahead and writhe it down now. Writing down our goals or intentions at least doubles the likelihood that we will realize them. For me in this next 24 hours: 1. I will...
by Alane Freund | Nov 26, 2021
Thanksgiving Sometimes I don’t know how I feel about Thanksgiving… I’ve been really focused on gratitude lately, and I think it’s so important that we take any opportunity or any excuse we can to focus on gratitude because it’s...
by Alane Freund | Nov 17, 2021
People who regularly practice gratitude by taking time to notice and reflect upon the things they’re thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronger immune systems. (The...
by Alane Freund | Oct 7, 2021
I have always loved Autumn the best. Growing up, we called it Fall, but calling it Autumn makes it even more special. I love the cooling off and the variability of weather and temperatures. I live in a region with only mild changes from season to season that would...
