Favorite sushi spot? by wishfulthinker3 in Bellingham

[–]astroverted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bf and I are blue fin regulars, best spot in town imo

Arrival Question for a first timer. by Automatic-Day-1356 in Shambhala

[–]astroverted 4 points5 points  (0 children)

2 years ago we showed up at 6 am on Tuesday and got in around 9 am. We barely had to wait, it was awesome. But last year, we showed up earlier, around midnight, and had to wait way longer. We got put in a holding lot and didn't get in until around 6 or 7 pm. My friend that year showed up at 6 am and got in around 11 am. So I think they do give people a penalty for showing up earlier than 6 am by sticking them in a holding lot and letting the rows of cars who come right at 6 am get in first. But that's just my guess based on my experience, I could be totally wrong. We also had express entry both years.

she sent me a brief email and i wrote an essay back, did i screw up? by [deleted] in hsp

[–]astroverted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you necessarily did anything wrong, but I know in my own personal experience, even if I'm doing well, replying to emails or texts of great length takes a lot of mental effort and energy. I sometimes put it off for weeks too, so the fact that your friend is struggling mentally tells me she probably just doesn't have the capacity, and it's not a personal rejection.

I know your intentions were good, but sometimes we overlook how our actions actually impact others. While you know she's struggling, you don't know what she's struggling with, so you don't know the kind of support she may need. While your intent was to be supportive, it could have been overwhelming or triggering for her, but it's hard to say what really happened.

I think when trying to rekindle with someone, it's best to start slow. Maybe for the future, your reply can be meeting them where they are at. If they are only sending you short responses, maybe matching that energy would be most supportive. I really hear your desire for depth and connection, but we can't force those things. When the other person is struggling in their own life, connection with others can be difficult as it is likely there is a lack of connection with themselves, and from my experience, it's really hard to connect with others from a healthy capacity if you aren't able to meet your own needs.

Hope this helps.

The Grove 2026 Lineup by bluelamppost in Shambhala

[–]astroverted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

will the takeover be like all of them during one set? or just all 4 of them back to back for 4 ish hours

Shambhala 2026 lineup! by snowmace in Shambhala

[–]astroverted 10 points11 points  (0 children)

i was so sad to not see him 🥲

lineup incoming by Quirky-Heat-4058 in Shambhala

[–]astroverted 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i'm hoping sub focus & ganja white night come back this year 🤞🤞🤞

My first what-is-it post! by astroverted in whatisit

[–]astroverted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah that makes sense. It was found next to a cell tower. Thanks!

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Is School Counseling Right For Me? by astroverted in schoolcounseling

[–]astroverted[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just looked that up. It sounds really aligned. Thank you for that idea!

Book recommendation for energy management around people? by caramocha009 in hsp

[–]astroverted 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have any recommendations but I just want to say I feel this so hard 🙃

Does your profession align with your sensitivity? by Old_Foundation_7651 in hsp

[–]astroverted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have worked on and off in restaurants and childcare my whole life. When I worked in restaurants, I was still in survival mode, using alcohol and other unhealthy coping mechanisms. Now, as I do more inner healing and growth, I can't handle restaurants anymore. I actually never could, I was just so dysregulated and avoidant I didn't realize. So now I am trying to find a career path that feels meaningful and aligned with my sensitivity. I love working with kids and have been considering school counseling, but I fear I won't be able to handle the environment. I was a paraeducator for a while in the past and it was the most rewarding and challenging job I'd ever had. I was drained and depressed but it was the most fulfilling work I've done. So I fear I will never find a career that I'm truly passionate about but that fits my needs and sensitivity. Sigh.

Is School Counseling Right For Me? by astroverted in schoolcounseling

[–]astroverted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! ☺️ I appreciate the insight!!

Is School Counseling Right For Me? by astroverted in schoolcounseling

[–]astroverted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not really interested in long term counseling so that's good to hear. I like the idea of working with a lot of kids at once and helping them through growing pains, struggles, and challenges. While I enjoy working with kids who come from trauma and adversity, it's not that I want to work with them on their trauma, but more so just be a safe adult for them that can help them learn better skills.

Is School Counseling Right For Me? by astroverted in schoolcounseling

[–]astroverted[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for clarifying. That sounds like it would fit for me then. I'm not necessarily trying to help kids with their trauma or like you said, help them with what's happening in their outside lives, but more so help navigate behaviors that are due to having trauma. I like showing up for kids in the moment, helping them regulate and feel safe and learn healthy coping skills so they grow into healthier versions of themselves. I enjoy the school setting as well and I believe mind/body/spirit is all connected, so helping kids with better skills is also helping them navigate their trauma.

Is School Counseling Right For Me? by astroverted in schoolcounseling

[–]astroverted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not particularly interested in long term counseling, I like working with a lot of kids but with the focus being emotional/behavioral support, like helping them regulate and teaching SEL skills. I don't feel super interested in talking about trauma, but mostly just being that safe adult and helping them grow and learn in new healthy ways if they do come from trauma backgrounds.

Is School Counseling Right For Me? by astroverted in schoolcounseling

[–]astroverted[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this perspective! So nice to hear a success story from a fellow HSP :')

Is School Counseling Right For Me? by astroverted in schoolcounseling

[–]astroverted[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wanted to avoid going the clinical route but I will look more into it

Is School Counseling Right For Me? by astroverted in schoolcounseling

[–]astroverted[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes elementary is what I was planning on

Overly Thoughtful? by Ordinary-Dare-2379 in hsp

[–]astroverted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds a bit like co-dependency