Originally Posted by
Pathwaytofree 
Sensitivity can be a good thing. It doesn't always mean "thin skinned". It can mean you're in tune to and care about other people's feelings.
Ain't that the truth. I suffered from a self centred sensitivity. All about me, they don't like me, they are talking about me, everyone is looking at me, they did that to hurt me. Me me me. Truth is I am probably the furthest thing from their minds. How crazy for me to think I am the centre of other peoples thoughts.
The sensitivity is really about my ego. When it feels threatened my ego responds with fear, dishonesty and resentment.
True sensitivity as described above, is something worth striving for. I can't say I am that good at it, but I am better than I was, and when it comes to me I am more likely to laugh at myself rather than take offence these days.