Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig

What if the universe wants to dance with you (yes, you!)? - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Today, I want to share a personal highlight from a recent conference that I hope will bring you some encouragement and delight, as it did me.

In this week to come, may your soul hear a message that feels like just the medicine you need. And when you’re ready, may you share this message with this world, which is just waiting to hear your own beautiful, powerful voice. laurahortonludwig.com/the-universe...

When the world feels like too much, how to protect yourself without numbing out - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig This week, I want to share a fresh insight about how you can cope with the many, many challenges of life in this moment.

For intuitives, empaths, and highly sensitive folks, it can be really hard to stay engaged with what's happening in the world without falling apart or numbing out. Here's a new insight that might help: laurahortonludwig.com/when-the-wor... #HighlySensitivePerson

When you can't seem to get going on something you really want to do - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Today I want to talk about those times when you're frustrated because you can't seem to get going on something you really want to do.

If you can’t seem to get going on something you really want to do, please don’t berate yourself for lacking discipline, or being lazy. Instead, consider asking yourself: does my project need more incubation time? laurahortonludwig.com/when-you-can...

How communities can heal from abusive leaders, and how you can help - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig For some time now, I’ve been watching the increasingly bizarre, damaging behaviors coming out of the executive branch here in the U.S. with a weird sense of

For everyone committed to helping our communities heal from abusive leaders, here are two principles to help you maintain your well-being and your commitment to positive action in these times: laurahortonludwig.com/help-communi...

Building a mental ladder to help yourself climb toward hope - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig The practice I want to share with you today is simple: when you’re feeling hopeless about the state of the world, go seek out some good news. I mean

When you’re feeling hopeless about the state of the world, go seek out some good news. Because that can have such a positive impact on you, it’s like building a ladder to help yourself climb out of despair. laurahortonludwig.com/building-a-m...

Is it really OK to take time for yourself when it feels like the world is on fire? - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Here's a question:

Is it really OK to take time for yourself when it feels like the world is on fire? Yes! It can feel difficult, but if you keep pushing yourself relentlessly, you're doing violence to yourself. laurahortonludwig.com/is-it-really... #HighlySensitivePerson

When you’re feeling stressed and anxious, these 4 practices can help you calm your mind - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig A few days ago, I shared the story of Boethius, a Roman politician who lived about 1500 years ago and, while he was unjustly imprisoned, wrote a book about

Whenever you're feeling jangly and afraid, here are four mind & body practices to help you connect to the still center inside you: laurahortonludwig.com/4-practices-...

Finding your still center in turbulent times - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Here's a true story.

How ancient teachings about fortune's wheel can help you navigate these turbulent times: laurahortonludwig.com/finding-your...

When your heart is trying to hold too much all by itself - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Lately I’ve been seeing a pattern that’s been harmful to sensitive people I care about. It goes something like this, and I suspect it applies to lots of

How can you keep your heart wide open, let yourself care deeply, and be present to other people’s suffering, without feeling overwhelmed and sad all the time? Here's one piece of the puzzle. #HighlySensitivePerson laurahortonludwig.com/when-your-he...

Learn to trust yourself on the small stuff, so you can really trust yourself on the big stuff - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Today I want to share some advice about the importance of trusting yourself in small ways, so you can really trust yourself when it comes to the big things.

When you trust yourself in small decisions, you’re building up your “self-trust muscles” so they’re strong when the big stuff comes along. laurahortonludwig.com/learn-to-tru...

When you’re tempted to collapse into despair - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig How are you doing? Are you OK?

In troubled times, it's so tempting to collapse into a false certainty that we know what’s going to happen. But exhausted despair doesn’t bring any real relief. Instead, reconnect with your deep center and discern what's yours to do next. laurahortonludwig.com/when-youre-t... #SpiritualPractices

When you’re feeling powerless, start with one tiny action - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig The other day, I found myself in a real funk. I’d been doomscrolling for way too long, and my whole body was vibrating with stress. My mind was whirring from

If you’re feeling helpless about the state of the world, try taking care of one tiny, annoying thing, right now. And notice if you feel a little lighter, a little more competent, a little less helpless. Or even a lot. laurahortonludwig.com/when-youre-f...

Building a spiritual practice that can hold your fear in love - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig In these turbulent times, no one knows exactly what is coming, for us, for our communities, and for the planet. There is a lot of fear in the air, and so much

In these turbulent times, there's so much fear around us. So today, here's one way I've been working with my own fear in my spiritual practice. Hope it helps. laurahortonludwig.com/building-a-s... #SpiritualPractices

When you’re feeling judgmental, here’s how to find compassion and ask for what you really need instead - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Do you ever find yourself getting judgmental about other people in your life? I know I do.

Here are 3 lessons and a story about how to shift from judgmentalism to compassion: laurahortonludwig.com/when-youre-f... #HighlySensitivePerson

Staying engaged these days, in ways that honor your sensitive soul - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig How are you doing today? It’s been another intense week in the world.

How can you take constructive action and stay engaged with what’s happening in the world, even as you also take care of your jangled nerves and worried mind? #HighlySensitivePerson laurahortonludwig.com/staying-enga...

How connecting with other species gives me hope - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Do you ever wonder what the trees must think of us humans? When I look out my window at the trees outside, so rooted and stable and still, I think

When I feel most distressed and angry about everything happening in our human world, I find hope in remembering how infinitely creative this universe is, and how much we can learn from other species. #HighlySensitivePerson laurahortonludwig.com/how-connecti...

Reclaiming Your Power - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Most of the time, I'm focused on supporting you as you connect to your spirituality and living a life that brings you joy. And most of the time, that's pretty

Hey everyone--on Thursday 2/27 I'm offering a new online workshop: Reclaiming Your Power in Frightening Times. If you could use some spiritual support during the U.S. political crisis, I'd love to see you there. Learn more and sign up: laurahortonludwig.com/reclaiming-y... #highlysensitiveperson

Three keys to happier holiday visits for sensitive people - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Can you believe the holiday season is almost here? So many people I know are getting ready to visit family, or to welcome family into

If you’re sensitive, no matter how much you love your family, at some point it may start to feel like too many people, too much noise, too many conversations! Here are my thoughts on how to find more peace and joy on those holiday visits: laurahortonludwig.com/three-keys-t... #HighlySensitivePerson

Does it ever feel scary to be honest about what you need? - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Recently I was working with a client I’ll call Maya. (I’ve changed all the details to protect her privacy.) Maya told me she was looking forward to seeing an old friend soon. They’d met back in high s...

For people who are introverted and sensitive, it can be hard to ask for what you need. But just because what you need is different from what other people need, it doesn’t make you wrong or bad. It just makes you you. Completely lovable. Completely worthy. laurahortonludwig.com/does-it-ever...

My top 3 tricks for slowing down and listening to your soul, even when your to-do list is way too long - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Lots of people want to get better at slowing down and listening to the voice of their soul...but it's really, really hard when there is just so much else to do!

I've been a little frazzled with the holiday to-dos on top of work and personal stuff lately! In case you are too, here's a short post about how to slow down and really listen to your soul. Hope it helps. laurahortonludwig.com/my-top-3-tri...

The 7 self-help books I recommend most often to my clients - Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig Here are the seven books I find myself recommending to my clients again and again around self-care and self-help....

Here's a list of the 7 self-help/self-care books I recommend to my clients most often. What's on your list? laurahortonludwig.com/7-self-help-... #highlysensitive #spirituality #somatichealing

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As a highly sensitive person, hosting even the most beloved houseguests over the holidays can be stressful! I have to be super-diligent about finding quiet time for myself and keeping up with my spiritual practices no matter what. How about you? #highlysensitive #spirituality

Just joined & glad to be here! I'm a Unitarian Universalist minister, spiritual director, coach, & shamanic practitioner, specializing in supporting highly sensitive people.