Let’s Get This Show on the Road: A Morning Song and a Fresh Start
That Sluggish Morning Feeling You know that feeling when you wake up, and it’s like a heavy weight is pressing down on you? Maybe you’ve just clawed your way out of a deep, vivid dream, and everything feels heavy. You groan, stretch, and think, How am I supposed to get going today? I know that feeling. Some mornings, it feels like my body and mind are stuck in molasses. But the other day, something shifted for me. What We Usually Do When we feel sluggish in the morning, I think many of us default to things like coffee, scrolling through our phones, or just trudging through the motions until we feel awake. It’s like we’re waiting for something external to kickstart us. But what if the spark we’re waiting for is already inside us? A New Way to Wake Up That morning, instead of dragging myself to the kitchen, I…
The ADHD Multi‑Passionate Quandary: Where the Fuck Am I Going?
A look at the multi‑passionate ADHD mind, the search for direction, and the thread that ties a creative life together.
Celebrating My Unique Brain: Why I Don’t Need Fixing
Understanding My Neurodivergent Identity My brain is wired in such a way that I fit the diagnosis for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. A disorder, in most people’s minds, means that there’s something wrong that needs fixing or curing. But here’s the thing—I do not need fixing. In fact the idea of being ‘fixed’ or cured is terrifying to me. I don’t feel that there’s anything ‘wrong’ with me. I am just different from the norm. That’s all. I’ve never seen myself as someone with a disability, perhaps because I adjusted my expectations and desires to account for my challenges. What I want to do is what most nurtures me and mostly aligns with what I know I can handle. There are certain jobs I’ve always known were out of my reach because I couldn’t physically manage them. I look back now and realize that, yes, this…
Books: The Thread That Weaves It All Together
A Lifelong Affair with Books Books. I love books. Do you? My love affair with books began in my childhood and has only grown stronger over the years. Whether it’s the tactile pleasure of a physical book or the convenience of an e-book, my passion for reading knows no bounds. Today, I want to share my journey with books and how important they are in my life, especially as a multi-passionate person. The Allure of E-Books: Convenience Meets Affordability E-books have revolutionized the way I consume literature. They’re cheaper than paperbacks, allowing me to indulge in more fiction without breaking the bank. The digital format means they don’t take up space on my shelves, and I can carry an entire library in my pocket. The ability to adjust font size and read in the dark with an external light adds to their appeal. For these reasons, e-books have become an…
Is Autism a Disability? What the Label Means (and Doesn’t) for Me
Is autism a disability? That’s a more complex question than it may seem given the vast range of levels of impairment and abilities in autistic people. But the words ‘disabled’ and ‘disorder’ are part of the baggage that comes with being labelled as autistic. As an extension on my last post on being careful with labels you apply to yourself, I’ve been reflecting on the impact of the ‘disabled’ and ‘disordered’ labels. I’m comfortable with the term neurodivergent, and 2eAuDHD (a gifted autistic with ADHD) fits me well. But ‘disabled’? This article explores why I, as a low-support-needs (i.e. high-functioning), late-diagnosed adult, don’t personally claim that label, and why I still value its importance for others. Disability vs Disorder Technically, in medical and educational settings, neurodivergent conditions like autism and ADHD are classified as disorders rather than disabilities. People often confuse the words ‘disability’ and ‘disorder’, but they’re not the…
Self-identity Labels: Be Careful What You Accept
The Weight of a Word What’s in a word? Quite a lot, actually, particularly in relation to self-identity labels. Words are not just mere sounds or scribbles on a page; they are vessels of intention, carriers of meaning, and shapers of reality. In the Bible, according to St. John, “In the beginning was the Word.” This underscores the power of words to shape our perception of our world. They stem from a desire to communicate or express ourselves and, as such, are tools for engaging with the world and framing our understanding of ourselves and others. If you’d rather listen to these ideas than read, watch here: Or read on … The Vibrational Quality of Words Every word we speak carries a unique vibration. Consider onomatopoeias like “swish” or “stomp”—words that sound like what they describe. This vibrational quality is why words can be so powerful. The tone, speed, dynamic…
Thriving as a Multi-Passionate Creative: Embracing Multipotentiality & ADHD
I’m a multi-passionate creative, specifically, an editor and publisher, an author, an artist and a contemplative who is passionate about helping people with their psychological and spiritual lives – and also helping them write and publish top-quality books. As you can see from my diverse talents, I have many interests, and I have developed skills in all these areas. Someone like this is known as a multipotentialite[1], something that is both a gift and a challenge. Jack of all trades and master of all? Our society and social media algorithms demand that we choose one thing in the mistaken idea that we can only learn to do one thing well, and can only succeed in business if we have one clear thing to market. We should be an expert in one field, and we should sell one kind of product or service. But what if you have many interests and…