One of my favorite descriptions of what it means to be a highly sensitive person was written by author Susan Cain. She insightfully states: "The highly sensitive tend to be philosophical or spiritual in their orientation, rather than materialistic or hedonistic. They dislike small talk. They often describe themselves as creative or intuitive. They dream vividly and can often recall their dreams the next day. They love music, nature, art, and physical beauty. They feel excepti