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"I've never known anyone yet who doesn't suffer a certain restlessness
when autumn rolls around. We're all eight years old again, and
anything is possible."
~ Sue Grafton, Author
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Your HSP Needs
Teleconference
TOPIC: HSP Challenges, Concerns, & Questions
WHEN: Thursday,
September 24, 2009
8:00 - 9:30 PM EST
WHERE: On the phone
COST: Free
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Making Sense of Your High Sensitivity
Get your autographed copy today!
In my book, I reflect upon my life and provide a unique perspective on the lessons I have learned as a highly sensitive person.
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Dinner & A Stroll
Spring Lake NJ
WHAT: Leisurely stroll around town & dinner at a scenic bay restaurant
WHEN: Sunday,
October 11, 2009
1:00 PM EST
WHERE: Spring Lake NJ
Our last Meetup in this HSP friendly location was such a success, that we decided to do it again! Let' s take advantage of this beautiful fall weather.
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Dear ,
 Happy Autumn! It's hard to believe that we're already seeing signs of the season. School is back in session, football and other sports are kicking off, and in the evening, a hot cup of tea or a cozy blanket are a welcome idea.
Just today, I noticed that the leaves are starting to change color. It won't be long before streaks of red and yellow pepper the New Jersey landscape, and I'll be putting on my sweater for a brisk autumn walk or visiting the local apple orchard.
But before the really cold weather sets in, I have scheduled several events. On 9/30, we're headed to NYC to see Dr. Wayne Dyer's "Excuses Begone!". In October, there are several field trips planned, including a "repeat" outing to Spring Lake NJ and two health & wellness expos. On 9/24, there will be a free teleconference to discuss your HSP concerns and questions.
I hope that you can join us for some of these adventures. It is very important for HSPs to socialize and connect with like-minded people. For all of my events, I want to emphasize that you will be in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
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Back to School
 Kids of all ages are going back to school. The start of the school year signifies the beginning of new classes with different teachers, meeting new friends, and facing fresh challenges.
As a kid, I was always highly apprehensive at the start of the school year. I felt stressed and unprepared for all of the changes. To make matters worse, I was not a good student because I found the classroom environment overwhelming.
I felt constant pressure. I hated the thought of being scrutinized by others. Taking tests and being judged by the teacher and my classmates was terrifying! I still get chills when I think about it. As a highly sensitive person, I felt extremely self-conscious and anxious.
I would always tell my mother that I hated school and didn't want to go. This continued throughout my school years. She would tell me that these years would be the best time of my life. I thought to myself that if these were my best years, then I dreaded to think about the worst!
 I never saw the benefit of taking classes that I had no interest nor aptitude for. I especially disliked math and science and found a lot of the lectures boring. On many occasions, my parents were told that I daydreamed in class. This was my HSP coping mechanism for dealing with uninteresting topics as well as the stressful classroom environment.
While it's been many years since I've been out of "school", I'm glad to say that I have a much better attitude towards learning. To quote Mark Twain, "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." In the past twenty years, I've had a thirst for knowledge that I never had in my youth.
My attitude changed because I always felt "different" and longed to understand why. I had a burning desire to learn as much as I could about myself. Thus, I started reading books, going to lectures, and listening to self-help information.
I've come to realize that the more I learn and understand myself, the more self-confident I feel and the easier it is to determine what I want. By combining my love for self-help information and my need to learn more about my high sensitivity, I have come to discover my life's calling.
My purpose and my passion is to provide fellow HSPs with information that will help them understand themselves better and products to make their lives less stressful. Since I am so passionate about my "mission", I hand select every product I offer for its specific benefit to highly sensitive people. It is my goal to share with you anything that has helped me.
 What would you like to learn about today? Perhaps you want to read a book about a subject that fascinates you. Maybe you want to attend a class or increase your self-awareness by learning more about your HSP nature. Whatever you decide, do it today, and don't let excuses get in your way. No matter what age you are, learning is one of the most personally rewarding things you can do for yourself.
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Benefits of Lifelong Learning
 The pursuit of knowledge through lifelong learning, whether it's learning to play the guitar, speak a foreign language, or prepare a gourmet meal, has wonderful benefits for adults.
Some benefits include:
- Stimulates brain cells and keeps you sharp.
- Offers a way to expand your interests and discover new things that inspire you, which can help you find more meaning in your life.
- Connects you with people who share your interests and passions.
- Improves memory and cognition. The more you use your mind, the more capacity you have to learn.
- Increases self-confidence.
- Generates a feeling of accomplishment.
- Learning new skills can increase your income or expand your career options.
- Offers comfort during difficult times. Sometimes it just takes a little education to get through a challenging situation or adapt to a changing environment.
"Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn...and you will." ~Vernon Howard, Author
"The only real skill that matters in the world is the ability to learn what you need to know on a regular basis"
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Warmest Regards,
Cliff Harwin
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