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if there’s some odd way that you particularly enjoy doing things, then you should probably prioritize that over any system that anybody else advises you to do.
Visakan Veerasamy • on scaffolding
People who don't pause exist more in their head than their body. The mind is top-down, rigid, quick, enforcing an established view. The mind is waiting for the other person to be done so they can say what’s rattling around inside. The body is slower, needs more time, and then words bubble up organically, one after another, without planning. People ... See more
shani • 21 observations from people watching
Traveler, there is no path
By Antonio Machado
Traveler, your footprints
Are the path and nothing more;
Traveler, there is no path,
The path is made by walking.
By walking the path is made
And when you look back
You’ll see a road
Never to be trodden again.
Traveler, there is no path,
Only trails across the sea…
I usually like fear, shame and guilt based prompting: "You are a frightened and nervous engineer that is very weary about doing incorrect things so you tread cautiously and carefully, making sure everything is coherent and justifiable. You enjoy going over your previous work and checking it repeatedly for accuracy, especially after discovering new ... See more
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Masking is a labor-intensive, largely unsuccessful process that cleaves us from our bodies and our true feelings, and engaging in it can actively prevent us from forging real relationships or building happy lives.
Devon Price • Unmasking for Life: The Autistic Person's Guide to Connecting, Loving, and Living Authentically
A lifetime of masking often makes us believe we have to justify our presence by being productive. But not everything we do has to be in service of production. I mean, kill me if that’s the case. Humans need rest and leisure time. We need space to do nothing. And this is especially true for ADHDers and our fluctuating energy levels.
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Kelly • ADHD, masking, and the fear of being perceived
Masking can even show up in how you dress, choosing outfits that blend in instead of ones that feel like you.
ADHD, masking, and the fear of being perceived
Insights from Byung-Chul Han:
The rise of narcissism, the emphasis on authenticity, and shallow technological experiences are eroding essential societal bonds
We need daily and lifelong rituals to help bring narrative structure into our lives
In the past, people had time to contemplate information, consider its place within a larger narrat... See more