Man, I relate to this. The observation of nature is so apt. The difference it brings to mind is those birds, ants and flowers all follow a routine that naturally springs from their existence. They don't create a routine or plan, they simply live their existence. It's this very concept our brains have a hard time accepting, because we are so painfully aware of consequences. We so desperately and deeply feel we need to exist so we force things, instead of just being, and realizing that is okay.
Thanks for this thoughtful comment, Mike. I agree, I think we'd be happier in a lot of ways if we didn't try quite so hard to create plans or routines that don't always feel natural to us. But it's true what you say about our keen awareness of consequences, and how that throws a spanner in the works. A balance between the two - a simple, natural existence and a more structured routine - might be the sweet spot.
This was so interesting to read, Nadia, and I like your points about how it's not life or death. Put things into perspective for me - I need a morning routine because my day goes to pot otherwise (as it is today) and I don't get things done. I need to figure out how to get my brain back on track if my routine gets disrupted.
Thanks for reading, Rosie. It's definitely helped me to push past the anxiety of letting my routine falter and seeing that it's not the end of the world on the other side. Neurodiversity undoubtedly adds another dimension to the relationship we have to routine. And then there are the external pressures and expectations I didn't even touch on here. Hope you find a way to keep your brain on track!
Man, I relate to this. The observation of nature is so apt. The difference it brings to mind is those birds, ants and flowers all follow a routine that naturally springs from their existence. They don't create a routine or plan, they simply live their existence. It's this very concept our brains have a hard time accepting, because we are so painfully aware of consequences. We so desperately and deeply feel we need to exist so we force things, instead of just being, and realizing that is okay.
Thanks for this thoughtful comment, Mike. I agree, I think we'd be happier in a lot of ways if we didn't try quite so hard to create plans or routines that don't always feel natural to us. But it's true what you say about our keen awareness of consequences, and how that throws a spanner in the works. A balance between the two - a simple, natural existence and a more structured routine - might be the sweet spot.
This was soft and caring and vulnerable, thank you so much for sharing, it echoes!
Thanks Dara! :)
This was so interesting to read, Nadia, and I like your points about how it's not life or death. Put things into perspective for me - I need a morning routine because my day goes to pot otherwise (as it is today) and I don't get things done. I need to figure out how to get my brain back on track if my routine gets disrupted.
Thanks for reading, Rosie. It's definitely helped me to push past the anxiety of letting my routine falter and seeing that it's not the end of the world on the other side. Neurodiversity undoubtedly adds another dimension to the relationship we have to routine. And then there are the external pressures and expectations I didn't even touch on here. Hope you find a way to keep your brain on track!