🌙 A Card for the Path 🌙 Today, I pulled The Empress. Traditionally, she represents abundance, fertility, creativity, and the nurturing presence of the Divine Feminine. She is the fertile ground where dreams take root and the gentle hand that tends them into being. But here’s the deeper current I feel within her: The Empress is a reminder to move through life with intention. She teaches that wherever you place your energy, something will grow. Her wisdom echoes the truth of “as you sow, so shall you reap.” For me, she carries the spirit of the Irish blessing: “May the road rise to meet you, may the wind always be at your back, may the sun shine warmly upon your face, and the rains fall gently on your fields.” This is her promise—that when you walk aligned with purpose, the universe itself leans in to support you. The road steadies beneath your steps, the wind lifts you forward, the sun warms and clarifies, and the rains nourish the seeds you’ve planted. With The Empress, peace comes not because the way is effortless, but because you are walking with the flow of life’s abundance. Reflection Where are you being called to walk with more intention? Today, focus your energy on what you want to see flourish, and trust that the universe will meet your steps with support and sustenance. If you feel called, share your own card pull for the day—or simply share the inspiration that you received from this post.

This is a Discussion Post for the Fireside Gathering. Today’s Question: What is your spiritual path? The Fireside is where we share our stories, ask questions, and connect with one another. This prompt is here to spark conversation, so jump in and let your voice be heard. Tell us about your path: - How do you describe it (if you choose to)? - Has it shifted over time, or stayed steady? - What practices, rituals, or values root you most deeply into it? - What draws you most to the way you practice? There’s no right or wrong here—just your experience, offered to the fire. Add your spark, listen to others, and let the connection grow.

This is the discussion thread for the classroom course article The Work of Being Understood: Autistic Communication. In that article, I open up about one of the deepest frustrations many autistic people face — not the sensory storms or burnout, but the constant effort of making ourselves understood. We ask questions and get mistaken for judging. We clarify and are told we’re arguing. We over-explain and people roll their eyes, not realizing this is survival. This space is where I want to hear from you. If you are autistic, how has this shown up in your life? Do you find yourself being misread when you’re only reaching for clarity? What strategies have you found for making yourself understood — or for coping with being misunderstood? If you’re allistic (non-autistic), this is your chance to ask honest questions and reflect on your own communication with autistic loved ones, coworkers, or friends. What surprises you about our perspective? What feels different from how you were taught to communicate? This thread is for sharing perspectives, frustrations, strategies, and insights. Let’s break down the assumptions and meet each other in the honesty we’re all craving.

This is the discussion thread for the classroom course article Living with AuDHD: Walking Between Fire and Stone. In the article, I share what it feels like to live with both autism and ADHD at the same time — the contradictions, the gifts, the ways I’ve learned to create structure, and the constant renegotiation of balance. Here in this thread, I want to open the door for conversation. If you have questions about AuDHD, my experiences, or how I make these two very different brain currents work together, ask them here. If you live with AuDHD yourself, or with autism, ADHD, or another neurodivergence, I’d love to hear about your own strategies, struggles, and strengths. And if you’re an ally wanting to understand, your reflections and questions are welcome too. This is where we weave our voices together. Share openly, ask bravely, and let’s learn from one another.

I posted a full article in The Neurodivergent Path classroom about masking exhaustion and why decompression is essential. Masking is when we tuck away our natural selves to appear “acceptable”—forcing eye contact, copying social cues, holding back stims, scripting conversations. It’s survival, but it drains energy at a brutal pace. By the time we get home, there’s nothing left to give. That’s masking exhaustion. In the article, I also talk about spoon theory, and how masking can burn through half your spoons before lunch. That’s why decompressing isn’t optional—it’s what keeps us from sliding into shutdown, meltdown, or burnout. Rocking, zoning out, wrapping up in blankets, silence—all of these are forms of recovery, not laziness. I’d love to hear from you: - How do you personally decompress after masking? - What helps you refill spoons when they’re gone? - If you live with or love someone who masks, how do you support their recovery time? - How can we educate the people around us to see decompression as survival, not avoidance? Let’s share our practices, frustrations, and ideas for making the world a little safer for unmasking.