I just had to share this—
Lately, I’ve been thanking God for helping me overcome my sensitivity. Don’t get me wrong—I still feel things deeply, but by His grace, it’s no longer running the show. I am better at stepping back so I can take my steps to a neutral path. One that is calm-leaning. And that, my friend, is a massive breakthrough.
Being overly sensitive used to stir up things in me that weren’t pleasing to God. The enemy had a field day with it, twisting my emotions until simple moments became minefields.
How so?
Well, imagine a switch inside you, one that flips instantly to "defensive mode." That was me. The moment something felt off, I would tense up, my mind racing with assumptions. The world stopped being a place of balance—where every coin has two sides. Instead, I only saw the side shaded in doubt, offense, and negativity. Not a pretty sight, that I tell you.
Here is why I say so—
There's some trickery happening on the sidelines: excessive sensitivity convinces you that there’s only one way to see things—usually the worst way. It fogs up your vision, making you blind to neutral, harmless, or even well-intended actions. It whispers, "They meant to hurt you." Perhaps, "They don’t understand you." Or, how about this, "They’re against you." And before you know it, you're reacting—not from wisdom, but from wounds.
Yes, there are wounds!
And, that’s where the danger is. When we lose sight of the full picture, we start misreading situations and people, treating them as adversaries rather than fellow travelers in this life. But God is teaching me a better way—to pause, to breathe, to see both sides of the coin before letting emotions take the wheel. And let me tell you, the view from here? So much clearer. Ahhh... so much freer!
Looking back, I can see how my moments of over-sensitivity often took center stage—especially during times of unhappiness or uncertainty. When I felt lost, my mind would quickly convince me that others were against me, feeding a cycle of doubt and defensiveness.
Sometimes, these reactions were purely circumstantial. Other times, they stemmed from repeated, uncalled-for experiences with the same person or people. It would be unfair to place all the blame on myself in every situation, but at the same time, I can’t use that as an excuse. If I did, I’d never be able to truly enjoy life’s moments.
With time, I’ve come to realize that I may have misread situations more often than I’d like to admit. How many times? I can't say for sure. But what I do know is that those realizations usually came later—after I had already jumped to conclusions based on misinterpretation or miscommunication. Not good. Not fun. I know.
Looking back, I can see how my moments of over-sensitivity often took center stage—especially during times of unhappiness or uncertainty. When I felt lost, my mind would quickly convince me that others were against me, feeding a cycle of doubt and defensiveness.
Sometimes, these reactions were purely circumstantial. Other times, they stemmed from repeated, uncalled-for experiences with the same person or people. It would be unfair to place all the blame on myself in every situation, but at the same time, I can’t use that as an excuse. If I did, I’d never be able to truly enjoy life’s moments.
With time, I’ve come to realize that I may have misread situations more often than I’d like to admit. How many times? I can't say for sure. But what I do know is that those realizations usually came later—after I had already jumped to conclusions based on misinterpretation or miscommunication. Not good. Not fun. I know.
So how did I come to see this flaw in myself? Simple: God taught me. And He did so through experience—by allowing me to go through "learning moments," one after another, until I could see the truth. Time and again, He proved me wrong—not to shame me, but to correct me in love. Because the reality is, my over-sensitivity didn’t just affect me; it risked offending God, possibly hurting others, and even influencing those around me to respond in the same unhealthy way.
As St. Josemaría Escrivá wisely said, "We are responsible for others' sins because of our actions." And maybe, even through our inactions as well.
Lesson we can all learn: What we find bothersome or frustrating may not reflect the other person's true intentions or perspective. So, rather than overreacting, it’s wiser to step back, seek understanding, and remember—there are always two sides to every story.
Now is your turn to share your stories ingrained with a heavenly touch. Shoot me a message, I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Many Blessings!
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