The Remarkable Fools Letter

The Remarkable Fools Letter

It doesn't sound right

A riff on sensitivity

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Jim Dalling
Oct 01, 2021
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Musicians can tell when an instrument is in tune.

Whether it is their own or being played by someone else, they are ‘sensitive’ to when things are wrong.

For a non musician? They just can’t hear it.

Musicians? They just can’t not hear it. It’s there. It’s in the world. They notice

The same can be said for highly sensitive people.

They pick up on things that others can’t.

Their sensitivity isn’t a problem. It’s just different.

Sometimes being highly sensitive is a weakness.

Other times?

It’s a strength.

In the long run?

Our sensitivity can make the music of life sound better.

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