When you deal with ADHD or are otherwise neurodivergent it can be very difficult to focus - you might feel it is impossible to meditate. Perhaps you have tried your hand at it in the past to no avail. Fear not. There is more than one way to meditate and not all of them are obvious. Let’s start by defining meditation: a practice to achieve a state of focus and calm . That’s it, there is no ‘blank mind’. Some people aim for this but this doesn’t have to be your aim, but if it is then this can be a starting point for you to eventually achieve that with dedication and practice. Did you also know that meditation doesn’t have to be still or even silent? there is a practice called active meditation which involves movement such walking in circles, walking is a great way to meditate. Just try to focus on the sounds, sights and smells around you to keep you in the moment. Now, let’s take this concept, and run with it: Fidget Toys Let’s talk about the obvious: Fidget ...
I first sort out attunement to help myself and my loved ones, I never intended to become a practitioner. I just wanted another tool to help my mental health and to help those around me. I had dropped out of university after spending most of my life pursuing wildlife conservation as a career, my mental health was in decline and I felt entirely lost. Reiki seemed like a great tool to guide me and keep my head above water. The First Level I found my first master via google maps, I opened it up and typed ‘reiki teacher’ or something to that effect, there were more than I expected! I narrowed it down to five practitioners based on how well they came across in their websites and then I let the energy guide me. She was a good distance away but I made it to her just fine! A very welcoming lady who had a way of making you comfortable as soon as you stepped through the door. My first attunement was a deeply spiritual experience unlike anything I’ve encountered, I h...