Greetings beautiful people!
Life is a struggle at the moment. And I know I'm not the only one. I wanted to do a shout out to anyone out there struggling with depression, anxiety, loneliness or just generally having a hard time of being autistic in a world that really doesn't seem made for us. People are unfathomable. Everywhere is so noisy. Life is really lonely being different.
Following a recent suggestion from my therapist, I have been trying to focus on the good things in life... i.e. making a list every day of reasons to smile. Despite covid and the war in Ukraine and all the other hell that's going on in this world, it's made me realise how much happiness can be gathered from the simple pleasures of the present, and how colourful our lives can be... especially for us folks on the spectrum.
So... what makes you smile? What is everyone's "autistic obsession"? Does anyone else get those WOW moments when you notice beautiful things that everyone else seems to miss?
Here are some things that make me smile:
1. Being outside. Today I went on a walk and picked wild garlic. Does anyone else think April is the most beautiful month of the year?
2. Animals. I could watch lambs play all day. My horse is my best friend and I know him and love him as much as any human. Anyone else have a special pet?
3. Physics. Maths. Philosophy. Okayyy so I'm a bit of a nerd... but isn't the mystery of existence itself a thrilling thing?
4. Books. Trying to put together an Easter reading list currently. Any recommendations?? Gotta stop reading Lord of the Rings over and over again...
5. Creative Writing. Anyone else get the feeling that their imaginary world is more real than reality sometimes??
If there are any other night owls / insomniacs awake right now, let me know what's cool and quirky about your life. I feel we all need a little something to smile about!
