Recently, I began incorporating veiling into my own spiritual practice. Not as a requirement, not as a rule, and certainly not because someone told me I had to. Instead, it became a quiet ritual. A way of stepping from the noise of everyday life into something a little more sacred. For many people, the word…
Tag: life
The Dopamine Menu: Pacing Joy When Your Nervous System Lives on Hard Mode ✨🧋📚
Your nervous system is not a broken vending machine that forgot how to dispense joy. It is more like an old woodland radio tower during a thunderstorm. Some days the signal comes in crystal clear. Other days every sound arrives too loudly, too quickly, or all at once. For those of us living with Dysautonomia,…
ADHD, Autism, Food Noise, and Learning to Hear a Fullness Cue for the First Time
One of the strangest parts of starting Mounjaro for me was realizing that I had spent most of my life without truly understanding what “full” was supposed to feel like. That sounds dramatic until you realize how differently neurodivergent people can experience body awareness. When you live with ADHD and autism, hunger and fullness cues…
The Rosy Maple Moth: subtle but still powerful.
The Rosy Maple Moth looks like something painted by a daydreaming goddess with a sweet tooth. With its bubblegum pink legs, buttery yellow wings, and tiny fuzzy body, it barely feels real when you spot one resting near your porch light or curled beside your doorway at night. 🌙🍓✨
The Quiet Magic of a Chronically Ill Witch
There’s a version of me the outside world doesn’t see. She is not standing tall in a candlelit circle every night, not draped in ritual regalia, not summoning storms with a flick of her wrist. No… this version of me is sitting on the edge of the bed, calculating energy like it’s currency. How much…
When the Universe Whispers Back
The post reflects on moments when life’s chaos aligns, creating clarity and peace. It emphasizes trusting the process, appreciating small victories, and recognizing the significance of each experience. Despite challenging beginnings, embracing rest and moments of stillness leads to healing and connection. Ultimately, life’s journey is a mosaic of lessons and blessings.
Health Update: Learning the Rhythm of a Body That Changes
Living in a body that refuses to behave like everyone else’s means learning to listen differently. This process is not just about physical ailments; it is a form of constant recalibration in how I perceive my own limits and abilities. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a few more appointments and updates from doctors….
Understanding Your Body: The Importance of Patient Advocacy
I went to med stop because my body has been waving every red flag it knows how to raise: chills, a low-grade fever, nausea, my heart rate climbing higher than it has in a month, and a level of fatigue that sits deep in the bones. I tried to explain all of that, hoping to rule out infection or anything making things worse. The response? “I don’t know what’s going on. What did you want from today?”
Navigating Family Events as an AudHD Individual
The post details the challenges of attending family events as someone with AudHD, emphasizing the mental preparations and sensory considerations involved. It discusses the importance of consent in physical interactions like hugs and the necessity of self-regulation during overwhelming situations. The writing advocates for understanding and support from loved ones, encouraging patience and recognition of individual needs.
When Grief Packs Its Own Suitcase
Traveling amidst grief can create a unique exhaustion that blends emotional weight with logistical challenges. The author reflects on their experience accompanying their husband during family loss, navigating both physical illness and emotional turmoil. They emphasize the necessity of self-compassion, acknowledging that grief affects the body and mind, necessitating rest and support.
