Did you know that neurotypical folks just can not think about anything for a period of time? Yeah, me neither.
#Autism and #ADHD lead to less synaptic pruning which results in a higher density of synaptic connections. This leads to brain hyperconnectivity, which is the cause of sensory overload and reduced filtering of irrelevant stimuli. It is as well a reason for difficulties with executive functions.
I wish I sometimes just could NOT think.
Thanks for posting this! Meditation was the first thing I thought of. I wondered if I had been doing it all wrong, using a tool that was designed for neurotypical quiet brains 😂
@NilaJones @jascha It's a common misconception that meditation is about emptying your mind, etc. It's really about being present, as best you can, with whatever's arising including thoughts. Most neurotypicals are happy to have a few moments of quiet during a sit!
The mind does tend to settle with practice, but it's a long-term project and it comes and goes. I have a "soft eyes" approach that makes things easier. Here's a very brief one. Please let me know how it goes.
tomate 🍅
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