A message for my neurodivergent friends out there:

Just paying attention is a practice in resiliency right now.

If you are busy processing the onslaught of information, checking facts, finding your center, making plans – if you’re so busy that you don’t yet have the words, or haven’t yet found your method, you are not alone.

Do not add the weight of guilt to the burden of what you’re already dealing with. Do not let your energy faulter because you feel rushed.

The fact that you’re aware and doing the work means that, when you are ready, your words and actions will come.

And they will have the force of an earthquake.

Believe it or not, there are many, many others doing the same thing you are right now. And they will rise, you can bet your ass.

Keep doing your work.

Whether that’s simply processing, or talking with friends and family, or focusing on maintaining your center amidst the craziness – keep doing it.

And when you’re ready to step up, you do it.

But in the meantime, stay on task.

Because losing yourself in the chaos is what they want.

Staying grounded and holding your power? Being ready to unleash a hurricane force no one expected?

That’s exactly what they’re afraid of.

Dont delay. But also don’t lose your process. And if that process takes time, trust it.

And when you’re ready, light that fire

~ Cristen Writes