Poems, songs and more...

Sensitive Souls (the song of Highly Sensitive Persons)

Their hearts are great mirrors with deep reflections,

Where every feeling finds a singing echo;

They perceive the signs, the slow silences,

They know how to listen to what is not said.

Their gaze takes in the world in a thousand details,

A ray of sunshine, a stretching shadow,

Beauty envelops them like a long veil,

And their souls awaken to what inspires them.

They savor every moment with such gentleness,

A smile, a scent, a comforting gesture,

Their presence is a harbor, a fire that warms you;

These people we call highly sensitive.

For their power lies there, in this keen attention,

This gift of seeing the human beneath their fragile masks,

And changing the world with sweet songs:

The highly sensitive ones, the sensitive souls.

They Light Up The Night (song of the lightworkers)

They notice little things, a smile, a ray of sun.

Every day feels new, a treasure just begun.

While life hurries by, they slow down and breathe,

Seeing the world in ways that most can’t believe.

They light up the night, See what’s hard to find,

They live with honesty, Simple and kind.

Their hearts are open doors, their laughter pure and free.

Their hands lift the tired, their words set you at ease.

They listen with care, and gladly share,

With them, life feels softer, lighter in the air.

They listen for hours, asking nothing at all,

Their warmth fills the space, their light brightens the hall.

They light up the night, See what’s hard to find,

They live with honesty, Simple and kind.

Mama's Song: Day by Day (song from a mother to her Highly Sensitive Child)

Hey there, my child, come closer, let’s vibe,

You move to your own rhythm, you shine.

Bright lights hurt you, loud noises are big storms to you,

But you dance through the chaos, turning them with style,

Move slow, take it easy, let the world chill for a while.

Day by day, I vibe with you, get to know your song,

Trusting you, loving you, as we both groove along.

Like a tree growing up toward the light,

I see the world when I look in your eyes, so bright…

Your dog gets it—no words, just a look,

Gives you courage with each step you took.

With your cat, life’s a breeze, everything feels light,

Together, we jam ‘til the moon owns the night.

You need your rituals, your sweet steady tune,

Soft as a lullaby, it’s morning ‘til noon.

Learning new moves, you take your time,

Finding your rhythm, your own sweet rhyme.

Day by day, I vibe with you, get to know your song,

Trusting you, loving you, as we both groove along.

Like a tree growing up toward the light,

I see the world when I look in your eyes, so bright…

Little by little, I’m feeling your vibe,

Catching your émotions, joining your tribe.

I’m here, tuning in, cheering you to blow,

Your sensitivity is golden and makes the world glow.

Right by your side, I’ll always move along,

Helping you grow steady, where you belong.

Day by day, I vibe with you, get to know your song,

Trusting you, loving you, as we both groove along.

Like a tree growing up toward the light,

I see the world when I look in your eyes, so bright…

January 13: World Sensitivity Day

Every 13 January, we experience a decisive moment. A moment that did not exist a few years ago. A moment that finally recognizes what too many people still experience in silence: their sensitivity.

Every 13 January, we celebrate World Sensitivity Day.

13 January is not just a day, it is a legitimate place that we are giving back to a way of being that the world has long overlooked. It is a space to say: “The way you feel, perceive, and are moved has value.”

Sensitivity has often been left in the shadows, set aside, misunderstood, when in reality, it enlightens. It connects. It humanizes!

Your sensitivity is a treasure...

This day is a vibrant call, a powerful breath, a gesture of recognition.

For you, who feel more keenly, who see what others miss, and who carry the world in your heart.

During this month leading up to this day, I want you to remember one essential thing: your sensitivity deserves its place in this world, it always has and always will!

January 13 is therefore not “just another day,” it is World Sensitivity Day, your sensitivity day.

In 2026, we are preparing to experience something wonderful. Something that can gently change lives, perhaps even yours. Something that will even last for a fortnight, a Fortnight of Sensitivity.

Thank you!

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About

Saverio Tomasella is a French psychoanalyst, researcher, and author known for his work on psychological trauma, emotional sensitivity, and healing. His specific contributions to trauma healing are multifaceted, and here are some key aspects:

1. Focus on Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) and Complex Trauma

Tomasella is known for his in-depth exploration of high sensitivity and its connection to trauma. He emphasizes how highly sensitive individuals are more vulnerable to trauma but also potentially more able to heal when given the right support.

He explores how sensitive people can reconnect with themselves after trauma, often through emotional awareness and expression.
He reframes sensitivity as a strength rather than a weakness in the healing process.

2. Concept of the “Sensitive Awakening”

Tomasella coined and popularized the idea of a "sensitive awakening" (“éveil sensible” in French): a process where individuals move from numbness or dissociation (common in trauma survivors) to emotional reconnection and self-discovery.

Healing, for him, is not just about “getting over” trauma but about reintegrating and transforming the emotional experience.

3. Trauma as Fragmentation of the Self

In his psychoanalytic work, Tomasella views trauma as causing a fragmentation of identity or the self. His approach involves:

Helping the individual rebuild a narrative of their experience.
Restoring a cohesive sense of self through emotional processing.

4. Integrative and Humanistic Approaches

While grounded in psychoanalysis, Tomasella’s method incorporates:

Psychoanalysis (Ferenczi, Winnicott)
Relational and empathetic support
Focusing and body-centered awareness
Creative Playing (writing, drawing, painting)
Polyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges, Deb Dana)
Self-compassion.

This makes his trauma healing model holistic, focusing not just on the mind but the whole person.

5. Books and Popular Writings

He has written both academic texts and accessible books aimed at the general public. Some notable titles (in French) include:

Faire la paix avec soi-même (Inner Reconciliation)
Renaître après un traumatisme (Getting Back Up After Trauma)
Trop sensible pour être heureux ? (Too Sensitive to Be Happy?)

These works offer practical tools and compassionate insights for trauma survivors, emphasizing self-care, empathy, and emotional literacy.

Here's a summary of Saverio Tomasella's Renaître après un traumatisme (English: Reborn After Trauma), which is a compassionate and accessible guide to understanding and healing from psychological trauma.

Purpose of the Book

Tomasella’s goal is to:

Help readers recognize and understand trauma,
Offer paths to healing and reconstruction, and
Encourage a gentle reconnection with oneself after being emotionally shattered.

Core Ideas and Concepts

1. What Is Trauma?

Trauma is not just the event itself, but the psychological wound it leaves behind.
It's often experienced as a rupture in the continuity of the self — a before and after.
Even seemingly “small” events can be traumatic, especially if the person feels powerless, shocked, or alone.

2. Emotional Reactions and Survival Responses

Tomasella details how trauma can trigger intense emotional pain, anxiety, guilt, or dissociation.
People may also become emotionally numb or hypervigilant — these are normal reactions to abnormal events.
He emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, as these responses are rooted in our need to survive.

3. Stages of Healing

He proposes a flexible process (not a rigid step-by-step) that may include:

Acknowledging the trauma (naming what happened and how it felt),
Accepting the emotional impact without judgment,
Creating meaning, when possible, from the experience,
Rebuilding trust (in oneself, others, and life),
Reconnecting with joy and creativity.

4. The Role of Relationships

Healing often happens in connection with others, not in isolation.
Tomasella speaks about the importance of empathy, safe relationships, and being heard without being judged.
He encourages reaching out — to friends, support groups, or professionals — as a sign of courage, not weakness.

5. Reclaiming Your Life

He encourages survivors to reclaim agency, including:
- Listening to their own rhythm,
- Honoring their emotional truth,
- Slowly rebuilding hope, passion, and purpose.

Unique Contributions

Tomasella writes with great empathy and softness — his tone is validating and nurturing.
He integrates insights from psychoanalysis, trauma research, and humanistic psychology.
The book offers real-life examples, reflection prompts, and gentle practices for self-recovery.

A Quote That Captures the Spirit of the Book

"Le traumatisme n’est pas une faiblesse. C’est une blessure. Et chaque blessure peut, un jour, commencer à guérir."
(“Trauma is not a weakness, it’s a wound ; and every wound can, one day, be healed.”)