by Melissa Noel Renzi | Jun 30, 2025 | Activism, highly sensitive activism, Uncategorized
As Pride Month draws to a close, I want to speak to the hope still ahead—despite the heartbreak, remind you of the values that shape my work, and share how I’ve come to recognize my own queer identity over time. It’s easy to feel disheartened (and scared) when...
by Melissa Noel Renzi | Feb 19, 2025 | Activism, highly sensitive activism
Staying informed without overwhelm can be difficult when we’re flooded with distressing news. The new U.S. administration’s constant barrage of egregious actions, and executive orders is not random—it’s a deliberate strategy to exhaust us into despair and inaction....
by Melissa Noel Renzi | Dec 14, 2023 | Activism, highly sensitive activism, HSP Relationships
Some love the holidays. Others struggle with grief, loneliness, broken family ties, or various pressures. Most of us experience a combination of both joy and sorrow. This year, these personal challenges may be compounded by the grief that Palestinians, Israelis, and...
by Melissa Noel Renzi | Oct 23, 2020 | Activism, Anxiety, highly sensitive activism, Highly Sensitive Person
Do you feel the pain of the world as a highly sensitive person? Do you want to do something but don’t know where to start? Do you tend to shut down when you feel overwhelmed? Maybe you wonder if anything you do will even matter. As a highly sensitive person who...
by Melissa Noel Renzi | Jul 23, 2020 | highly sensitive activism, Personal Growth
Spiritual bypass is a term that describes attempts to rise above and effectively deny unpleasant emotions, experiences, and realities in order to feel good and avoid discomfort and painful truths. Leer en español con Yoga en Red: Bypass espiritual: 5 ejemplos comunes,...
by Melissa Noel Renzi | Jun 18, 2020 | Activism, Anxiety, highly sensitive activism, Highly Sensitive Person, Yoga
Highly sensitive activist? Is this a thing? Honestly, I’m not sure, but I invite you to come forth and make it one because your care, complexity, and courage are needed. Whether you already see yourself as a highly sensitive activist or are reluctant to consider...
