Neurodivergent Brain Functioning - Compassionate living
What could happen if we all were a bit more curious about other people and the world they live in? What makes me say this? You may not be aware that I am an individual with a neurodivergent brain. What does that mean truly? To me this means that I have a slower reaction time in conversations, missing words when needed that used to come to me, slower learning pace and overall sensitive brain to sounds, smells and other such experiences.
When one person is good with a loud stereo and very strong smells I sometimes have to walk away or turn the volume down. It can be an interesting world to live in when many people do not perceive that noises can also be pollution or too much.
How about when an individual is at a gathering when they want to get a point across. This might seem like no big deal to many people - you say what is on your mind and all works out. If your brain lacks the ability to bring the words together when you need them it can be embarrassing, or frustrating.
Many people in differently able bodies deal with this and many other symptoms. Those could be ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, Depression, Dyslexia, Intellectual Disabilities, Schizophrenia, Autism.
The neurodiversity movement focuses on promoting the fall inclusion of neurodiverse individuals and their individual rights to be accepted as they are.
Some of the strengths that many neurodiverse people have are:
Creative
Out of the box thinking
Strong computer and or math skills
Musical abilities
Strong visual spatial skills
Skills in art and design
No pressure to conform to social norms that may not go alongside of your own personal idea of happiness or fit in the norm.
What if we collectively were to act with compassion and curiosity? Can you imagine a world with less judgment?
