I am feeling optimistic again after a lil' turbulence, which I know is 'just the normal noises in here'. I would love to know what everyone is working on and how this community can best serve us all. My main intention is establish a community where we feel safe to share questions and a variety of opinions, as well as a hub for sharing methods of education that work (and that don't work so we can figure out how to improve). Personally, I am particularly passionate about multisensory and hands-on learning and healing. What are you into lately?

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I am contemplating using the term 'Neurospicy" in some of my Authentic Action podcast and other content. I would love to know your honest thoughts and feelings about this term. I recognize it could be seen as dismissive, and at the same time I like it because it is not 'medical' and adds a lightness to my 'neurodivergent identity' feelings... I also recognize it might add confusion to an already 'muddy pond' of 'politically correct' terminology and 'person first language' (which I have a lot of mixed feelings about--many of them less than positive). I am definitely a person who feels neurospicy, although sometimes I am steeped in the exotic fragrance of vanilla too... Tell me, what thinketh you? ~ZGala

I recently revisited this exercise for a mini-course I am reviewing and thought I would share my current answer and invite you to explore yours. Remember, there is not one right/wrong answer, this is about using your powers of imagination to create and appreciate a life you love! My perfect day begins with waking early and pain-free, then enjoying my self-love practices, including breathwork, walking, stretching, dancing, journaling, and cleaning up. Then I get to work with clients, or interview a new guest for my (Authentic Action) podcast, or do some research/learn something new. After that, I enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal, often with someone I love, and then get in another good session in "Productivityville". Ideally, I enjoy some time in the evenings to play music or watch a movie or some comedy, then do some yoga and quick gratitude journaling before getting a sound 6-7 hours of sleep. At least once a week I get to break the routines and get out of the city to play in a river, ocean, or mountain, and at least once a month I get to go somewhere new or do something I have never done before. Every season I take a couple weeks of recovery and reflection time for maintenance and adjustments. ~ZGALA, 12 19 24