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?

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

The importance of emotional regulation... https://youtu.be/4BG_NJIjb5g?si=pT3ofK6zORWCUBaB https://www.buzzsprout.com/733979/episodes/16276433-emotional-regulation-saves-lives-we-need-trust-to-build-healthy-relationships-and-healthy-systems-e-033.mp3?download=true

1. You are not that special. Your problems, pains, and suffering are not as unique as you might think. 2. You are not alone. You belong to greater systems (humanity, earth, family, history...) 3. Confidence is overrated. Just fucking do the thing. 4. You DON'T need motivation. Waiting for motivation leads to mediocrity. 5. You are nobody's prey. You become what you think of yourself. Stand up straight and tall. 6. You are not your fear and your fear is not you. Feelings and labels will come and go. 7. You don't need to heal to be resilient. You become resilient by going through difficult things. 8. If you live fully alive, you will not be afraid to die when it is your time. https://youtu.be/DCh3N2ulmJY?si=5kBKGhyw8dE_fjZ-