Growing up with two HSPs for parents, there was a lot of "calculated risk" involved in our outings. I.e. we'd go whitewater rafting, but great care was taken to make sure we had the right helmet and wetsuits for the Level 5 rapids we'd encounter. Sometimes, there was a bit too much risk, as you describe -- and we'd flip. As an adult, I probably err on the side of caution more often because of that. But the duality of being a sensation-seeking HSP remains. This was a great exploration of the way that feels inside and out.
Thank you✨ - I am glad to hear it connected. And that's so interesting. I can relate to that "calculated risk" strategy your parents had - While doing things like tandem paragliding, I think I've done that on a subconscious level. And I totally feel the flip too. I sometimes err much more on the side of caution & it's something I've thought about a lot. What's risk? And what's fear?.... Yes, the duality and the paradox remains!
Growing up with two HSPs for parents, there was a lot of "calculated risk" involved in our outings. I.e. we'd go whitewater rafting, but great care was taken to make sure we had the right helmet and wetsuits for the Level 5 rapids we'd encounter. Sometimes, there was a bit too much risk, as you describe -- and we'd flip. As an adult, I probably err on the side of caution more often because of that. But the duality of being a sensation-seeking HSP remains. This was a great exploration of the way that feels inside and out.
Thank you✨ - I am glad to hear it connected. And that's so interesting. I can relate to that "calculated risk" strategy your parents had - While doing things like tandem paragliding, I think I've done that on a subconscious level. And I totally feel the flip too. I sometimes err much more on the side of caution & it's something I've thought about a lot. What's risk? And what's fear?.... Yes, the duality and the paradox remains!