"About 15 to 20 percent of the population have this trait. It means you are aware of subtleties in your surroundings, a great advantage in many situations. It also means you are more easily overwhelmed when you have been out in a highly stimulating environment for too long..." Elaine Aron
"The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive." Pearl Buck (1892-1973)
"Oh please be careful with me, I'm sensitive
And I'd like to stay that way" Jewel - in her song I'm Sensitive, from her debut album Pieces of You
Douglas Eby, M.A., is a writer and researcher on the psychological aspects of creative expression and personal growth, and is author of the Talent Development Resources site http://talentdevelop.com