Highly sensitive people need to hear this!

If you're a highly sensitive person, you probably feel deeply affected by the things people say. Words can hurt, leaving you feeling vulnerable and exposed. It’s easy to feel like the world is a minefield of triggers, where we’re constantly on edge, anticipating the next comment that might cause us pain.

But let’s take a step back and consider this: words are just sounds.

At their core, words are vibrations in the air—noises made by vocal cords, carried to your ears. We’ve learned to attach meaning to these sounds, allowing them to shape our emotions and sense of self. But what if we approached words differently? What if we recognised them as just sounds, rather than giving them the power to define us?

The true power of words lies in the meaning we choose to give them. You have the ability to decide whether to let words define you or see them as a reflection of the person speaking. Hurtful words often say more about the speaker’s pain or insecurities than about you.

Happiness and peace come from within—they are your natural state. By understanding that words are just sounds, you reclaim your strength and realise that your inner peace isn’t dependent on what others say. The world might be noisy, but your true, unshakable peace exists within you, untouched by the noise.