Andy
@the-haven.co
Exploring the intersection of high sensitivity, creativity, and the cultures around us
- https://the-haven.co (my personal/music profile: bsky.app/profile/andymort.com)
- https://the-haven.co (my personal/music profile: bsky.app/profile/andymort.com)
Over time, we stop asking “Why do I care about this?” and instead ask “What do I get for it?”
https://the-haven.co/hooked-by-rewards/
https://the-haven.co/hooked-by-rewards/
December 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Over time, we stop asking “Why do I care about this?” and instead ask “What do I get for it?”
https://the-haven.co/hooked-by-rewards/
https://the-haven.co/hooked-by-rewards/
Is creative freedom about removing constraints and limits?
https://the-haven.co/07-you-cant-build-the-new-without-breaking-the-old/
https://the-haven.co/07-you-cant-build-the-new-without-breaking-the-old/
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Is creative freedom about removing constraints and limits?
https://the-haven.co/07-you-cant-build-the-new-without-breaking-the-old/
https://the-haven.co/07-you-cant-build-the-new-without-breaking-the-old/
Physical sensitivities aren’t universal. What feels overwhelming to you might not bother someone else—and that’s okay.
https://the-haven.co/physical-sensitivities/
https://the-haven.co/physical-sensitivities/
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Physical sensitivities aren’t universal. What feels overwhelming to you might not bother someone else—and that’s okay.
https://the-haven.co/physical-sensitivities/
https://the-haven.co/physical-sensitivities/
Are we aware of the role we play, and does it reflect the world we want to live in?
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
December 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Are we aware of the role we play, and does it reflect the world we want to live in?
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
Justin's approach is to build skills through small, incremental steps; moving toward simplicity rather than complexity.
https://the-haven.co/no-missing-parts/
https://the-haven.co/no-missing-parts/
December 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Justin's approach is to build skills through small, incremental steps; moving toward simplicity rather than complexity.
https://the-haven.co/no-missing-parts/
https://the-haven.co/no-missing-parts/
More sensitive individuals might be attuned to micro-expressions, body language, tone changes, and subtle group dynamics. This can give them a natural ability to “read the room,” but it can also lead to emotional absorption and a tendency to take responsib...
https://the-haven.co/social-sensitivity/
https://the-haven.co/social-sensitivity/
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
More sensitive individuals might be attuned to micro-expressions, body language, tone changes, and subtle group dynamics. This can give them a natural ability to “read the room,” but it can also lead to emotional absorption and a tendency to take responsib...
https://the-haven.co/social-sensitivity/
https://the-haven.co/social-sensitivity/
The industrial growth society (capitalism) relies on hierarchical and competitive structures where power is understood as "power over" others. This "win-lose" mindset erodes trust, connection, and creative collaboration.
https://the-haven.co/active-hope-with-cindy-gale/
https://the-haven.co/active-hope-with-cindy-gale/
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The industrial growth society (capitalism) relies on hierarchical and competitive structures where power is understood as "power over" others. This "win-lose" mindset erodes trust, connection, and creative collaboration.
https://the-haven.co/active-hope-with-cindy-gale/
https://the-haven.co/active-hope-with-cindy-gale/
Icebreaker activities are intended to reduce tension and help people connect quickly. But there may be times when they have the opposite effect.
https://the-haven.co/icebreakers-and-social-sensitivity/
https://the-haven.co/icebreakers-and-social-sensitivity/
December 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Icebreaker activities are intended to reduce tension and help people connect quickly. But there may be times when they have the opposite effect.
https://the-haven.co/icebreakers-and-social-sensitivity/
https://the-haven.co/icebreakers-and-social-sensitivity/
Have we agreed on the point at which we will jettison this process before we start?
https://the-haven.co/hooked-by-rewards/
https://the-haven.co/hooked-by-rewards/
December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Have we agreed on the point at which we will jettison this process before we start?
https://the-haven.co/hooked-by-rewards/
https://the-haven.co/hooked-by-rewards/
A red flag Justin suggests we look out for is when new elements are added by decree from a single figure at the centre of a therapeutic model
https://the-haven.co/no-missing-parts/
https://the-haven.co/no-missing-parts/
December 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A red flag Justin suggests we look out for is when new elements are added by decree from a single figure at the centre of a therapeutic model
https://the-haven.co/no-missing-parts/
https://the-haven.co/no-missing-parts/
Human variation is not a flaw to be corrected. Instead, it’s a source of creativity, empathy, and adaptability for individuals and communities.
https://the-haven.co/measuring-high-sensitivity/
https://the-haven.co/measuring-high-sensitivity/
November 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Human variation is not a flaw to be corrected. Instead, it’s a source of creativity, empathy, and adaptability for individuals and communities.
https://the-haven.co/measuring-high-sensitivity/
https://the-haven.co/measuring-high-sensitivity/
Is high sensitivity a legitimate trait, or a vague, unscientific label?
https://the-haven.co/is-high-sensitivity-real/
https://the-haven.co/is-high-sensitivity-real/
November 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Is high sensitivity a legitimate trait, or a vague, unscientific label?
https://the-haven.co/is-high-sensitivity-real/
https://the-haven.co/is-high-sensitivity-real/
November 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
An introvert isn't just an extrovert who hasn't escaped their shell yet
https://the-haven.co/come-out-of-your-shell/
https://the-haven.co/come-out-of-your-shell/
November 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
An introvert isn't just an extrovert who hasn't escaped their shell yet
https://the-haven.co/come-out-of-your-shell/
https://the-haven.co/come-out-of-your-shell/
“I am not the weather. I am the wide and open sky, and so I can let pain move through me and out of me.” - Josie George
https://the-haven.co/a-still-life/
https://the-haven.co/a-still-life/
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“I am not the weather. I am the wide and open sky, and so I can let pain move through me and out of me.” - Josie George
https://the-haven.co/a-still-life/
https://the-haven.co/a-still-life/
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ever feel like you’re more affected by stimulation from the world around you than others seem to be? You might be a highly sensitive person.
https://the-haven.co/differential-susceptibility-and-high-sensitivity/
https://the-haven.co/differential-susceptibility-and-high-sensitivity/
November 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Ever feel like you’re more affected by stimulation from the world around you than others seem to be? You might be a highly sensitive person.
https://the-haven.co/differential-susceptibility-and-high-sensitivity/
https://the-haven.co/differential-susceptibility-and-high-sensitivity/
I see the Coca Cola AI ad is back. This was my response to it last year (and their ‘create real magic’ nonsense) youtu.be/sKMviJ2i_tY?...
No, Coca-Cola - This is NOT “Real Magic”
YouTube video by Andy Mort | The Gentle Rebel
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I see the Coca Cola AI ad is back. This was my response to it last year (and their ‘create real magic’ nonsense) youtu.be/sKMviJ2i_tY?...
Sarah reminds us that activism isn't about knowing everything or producing perfect work; it's about participating in something bigger than ourselves. When protest becomes relational, it stops being about winning arguments and starts being about transforming un...
https://the-haven.co/gentle-protest/
https://the-haven.co/gentle-protest/
November 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Sarah reminds us that activism isn't about knowing everything or producing perfect work; it's about participating in something bigger than ourselves. When protest becomes relational, it stops being about winning arguments and starts being about transforming un...
https://the-haven.co/gentle-protest/
https://the-haven.co/gentle-protest/
We might try to scrub away the ugly parts, rewriting history to suit the ego-ideal of who we want to believe ourselves to be. Loved this conversation with @jacobnordby
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
November 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We might try to scrub away the ugly parts, rewriting history to suit the ego-ideal of who we want to believe ourselves to be. Loved this conversation with @jacobnordby
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
For highly sensitive people, it’s essential to define and understand our personal measures of success: What truly matters to you? Would you still pursue this if external rewards didn’t come? What do you do despite the threats asso...
https://the-haven.co/boundaries-and-excitement-with-leah-burkhart/
https://the-haven.co/boundaries-and-excitement-with-leah-burkhart/
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
For highly sensitive people, it’s essential to define and understand our personal measures of success: What truly matters to you? Would you still pursue this if external rewards didn’t come? What do you do despite the threats asso...
https://the-haven.co/boundaries-and-excitement-with-leah-burkhart/
https://the-haven.co/boundaries-and-excitement-with-leah-burkhart/
Have you ever wished away something you were deeply excited about or grateful for?
https://the-haven.co/two-sides-of-anticipation/
https://the-haven.co/two-sides-of-anticipation/
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Have you ever wished away something you were deeply excited about or grateful for?
https://the-haven.co/two-sides-of-anticipation/
https://the-haven.co/two-sides-of-anticipation/
Active hope isn't discovered in an armchair or without risk.
https://the-haven.co/active-hope-with-cindy-gale/
https://the-haven.co/active-hope-with-cindy-gale/
November 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Active hope isn't discovered in an armchair or without risk.
https://the-haven.co/active-hope-with-cindy-gale/
https://the-haven.co/active-hope-with-cindy-gale/
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
How does the way I choose to engage bring about the change I want to see?
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
November 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
How does the way I choose to engage bring about the change I want to see?
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/
https://the-haven.co/who-will-i-be-in-the-face-of-this/