Dear Reader, Happy Solstice! (Celebrate this entire weekend and extend through the winter holidays.) Today I rejoice as the light returns. Whether you are rejoicing about the soon to be longer days or in the symbolism of a religious holiday or even the new calendar year, REJOICE. If you find a small seed of hope or joy, latch on to it for a moment. Nurture the seed as you plant it in the rich soil of your heart and mind. Sunday, December 21, marks many holidays from religious to Winter...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Happy Solstice! (Celebrate this entire weekend and extend through the winter holidays.) Today I rejoice as the light returns. Whether you are rejoicing about the soon to be longer days or in the symbolism of a religious holiday or even the new calendar year, REJOICE. If you find a small seed of hope or joy, latch on to it for a moment. Nurture the seed as you plant it in the rich soil of your heart and mind. Sunday, December 21, marks many holidays from religious to Winter...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader,Just a few days before the longest night... Are you ready? It's my FAVORITE holiday because my dear friend, the LIGHT, is returning. So let's celebrate in reverence for this time of inner work. Please join my DARK PARTY this Thursday on Zoom (and plan your own for Saturday or Sunday, the calendar solstice.) It's about the feeling and the season, and we celebrate all through these next few weeks. In my life, it started with Hannukah a couple days ago and continues through the new...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, We’re just two days away from Ask Alane Anything — Retreat Edition! If you’ve been curious about the Cleanse, Clarify, Create Retreat in Costa Rica at the Imiloa eco resort in February, this is your moment to get all the details and hear my WHY. 🗓 Saturday, December 13th ⏰ 1:30pm US Eastern 📍 Live on Zoom (right after HSP Tools & Topics)I will be sharing my Whys like:Why February? (Hint: It's about mental health.)Why Retreat? (Hint: It's about burnout, prevention, reset.)Why...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Jungalow Bathtub How often do highly sensitive people describe a soak in the bath as a spiritual practice? OFTEN How often do highly sensitive people list a bath as the best place for a self care reset? OFTEN How often do highly sensitive people crave time in nature to soothe their nervous system? OFTEN How do you bring it all together? How about a sacred soak in the rainforest? Heck, I would sacrifice a LOT just to have one of these tubs in my home! Imagine your private hot...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Jungalow Bathtub How often do highly sensitive people describe a soak in the bath as a spiritual practice? OFTEN How often do highly sensitive people list a bath as the best place for a self care reset? OFTEN How often do highly sensitive people crave time in nature to soothe their nervous system? OFTEN How do you bring it all together? How about a sacred soak in the rainforest? Heck, I would sacrifice a LOT just to have one of these tubs in my home! Imagine your private hot...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader,Bring a friend (BOGO). Yep, it's my treat. My dear Parents, your little ones are being stretched beyond their limits. My dear HSPs, can you relate? Are you also being stretched beyond? I know it doesn't make you feel any better, but I still have to say...IT'S NORMAL TO FEEL THAT WAY, be you little or big. Living in this HSP/HSC-unfriendly world takes it's toll. But that's why we need to make deposits into our toll account ahead of time. Join me on Friday (24 hours from when this...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Alane, This is a story about two highly sensitive six-year-olds who become overwhelmed at the end of the day. One girl threatens to “pack her bag and leave” and tries to go outside, even in the evening. A boy who has been experiencing bullying at school says “I’ll pull my hair out, is that what you want?” when he feels misunderstood. In both cases, it’s hard to keep them safe without touching them to stop him from hurting himself or to stop her from running outside, especially when...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Dear Friends, I’ve been thinking about you this week. In the U.S., this is the moment when the holiday season officially shifts into high pressure—emotionally, socially, financially, energetically. There is PRESSURE... Pressure to have a meal with loved ones who may drive you a little crazy. Pressure to travel and socialize. Pressure to spend money because the deals feel too good to miss. Pressure to celebrate holidays that aren’t even yours. Pressure to be cheerful. Pressure to make sure...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read