When everything feels like too much (HSP/INFP)

If you feel like everything is too much lately—too intense, too chaotic, or even too exciting—you are not alone. In today's journal entry, we talk about that feeling of being saturated by overstimulation and how we can find our way back to peace through the concept of sanctuary. Hello dear soul, and welcome to the Lightbearer's Library. As an INFP or highly sensitive person (HSP), it is easy to feel out of control when your internal and external worlds are moving at once. For me, I'm dealing simultaneously with a big housing transition, while celebrating the 1,300 new souls who have joined the Library! We’ll walk through the three types of sanctuaries I believe we each need to cultivate. The External: Create a physical environment that honors our sensitivity. The Internal: Find a quiet space within through breath and affirmation. The Communal: Nurture spaces, like our Library here, where we can share our experiences and listen to others with kindness. ✨ What is one thing that makes a space feel like a sanctuary to you? Is it a specific song, a scent, or a way of breathing? I’d love to hear from you in the comments. Next ▶️ If you are struggling to find your way back from a heavy state, this journal entry will explore how to recover when you feel completely overwhelmed: Emotionally overwhelmed? Here's how to recover. (   • Emotionally overwhelmed? Here's how to rec...  ) XOXO, Kate Harmony Resources mentioned 📖 "Living with Intensity" edited by Susan Daniels and Michael Piechowski 📖 Journal Notes 0:00 Seeking a place to belong and "spiral upwards" 3:13 Navigating life transitions when everything feels out of control 4:44 Understanding the "three sanctuaries" for sensitive souls 5:24 What is differential susceptibility and how it affects us 6:57 Why being 'picky' about your external sanctuary is essential 10:49 Finding your internal sanctuary when the world is chaotic 12:26 Validating your intensity through books and beauty 13:59 Building a communal sanctuary in a safe online space 16:19 Sporadic journal entries while we move house 18:40 Looking after your nervous system during seasons of change #overwhelm #hsp #infp #highlysensitiveperson #lightbearerslibrary #lifetransitions #introvert #journaling #introvertdiaries #kindredspirits #internalpeace #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealth #empath #selfcare 🌿 About 🌿 Welcome to the Lightbearer’s Library. A quiet space for sensitive souls. If the world feels too loud. if you feel things deeply. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re “too much”—you’re not alone. I share video journal entries exploring the inner world of INFPs and Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)—each one offering wisdom for navigating life’s quieter, deeper path. I’ve been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 (Hack Music Theory—250K subscribers), but this space is different. Slower. More personal. It’s about a shared journey of becoming. My perspective is shaped by living social-media-free for 10+ years—choosing inner wisdom over the algorithm. I believe in exploring meaning beyond traditional structures, trusting our intuition, and finding peace within ourselves. Stay for a while. XOXO, Kate Harmony