encouraging him to test his fears to see if they are realistic while offering help if he needs it.

S Is for Sensing the Subtle

O Is for Overstimulation

This brings us to emotional regulation—having the right emotion at the right time and in the right amount. (This does not mean learning to be bland. Intense awe, joy, or creative energy at the right time and place can be the right amount.)

S Is for Sensing the Subtle Most of the studies already cited required perceiving subtleties. This is often what we are most aware of personally—the little things we notice that others miss.

There is considerable research giving us confidence that this is largely a genetically determined trait—I use the word “largely” only because scientists never say “always,” “never,” or “proven.” (Be suspicious of those who do.)

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But you are unique, not identical to a general description or like any statistically average—actually nonexistent— person.

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