The Eclectic Writer

Every now and again, we need to get an assessment of ourselves. We are not good judges of who we are and we can’t base who we are on what we do. Yes, our core selves will come out in our actions and, if we’re lucky, we’ll end up in a profession that best suits and defines us. Until then, life is a journey and we should be open to constant learning. Asking others what they think of us, like our bes...

Have you ever walked into a room and were overwhelmed by the emotional state of other people? You can usually detect who is feeling what simply by looking around. You feel what they feel but you have no background to those emotions. It makes you feel connected and disconnected at the same time. Not unlike getting parts of a picture without being able to see the whole thing. Sometimes you might gue...

One man considers one day more sacred than another; another considers every day alike.  Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.  He who regards one day as special, does so to the Lord.  he who eats meat, eats to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains, does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.  For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself al...

Probably the worst part of waiting for things to ripen is not knowing when it’s going to be ready. Whether it’s timing, ourselves, or fruit, we have to wait for things to ripen without always knowing what that will look like. Some fruits look different while others don’t seem to change. We can’t always squeeze the pears to see if they’re soft enough yet. We have to wait and trust others to let us...

With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape. Proverbs 11:9 “Challenge: Daily Devotions for the Common Christian” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit neurodivergentlife.substack.com/subscribe

There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 14:12 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit neurodivergentlife.substack.com/subscribe

I have an appointment coming up and I had to check when it is. I’ve got a few days but I’m already planning out that day. What time I’ll have to leave to get there on time. I remind myself what floor to go to when I arrive. I know I’ll be seeing at least two people. Should I take the highway or the side roads. I’ve got three options to get there, one I certainly don’t want to take. That route caus...

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit neurodivergentlife.substack.com/subscribe

About halfway through lunch, he suddenly got quiet. He toyed with his food like he had no interest in it at all. Sometimes he looked at it like he wasn’t sure why he ordered it in the first place. Occasionally he would look up and watch other people or stare at some blank space on the wall somewhere. It didn’t look like there was anything going on in his mind. This is a public episode. If you'd li...

The issue of pants or no pants is up to the creative person. The individual neurodivergent has to decide for themselves what works best. This may take a lot of trial and error and having to accept that it won’t be the same all the time. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit neurodivergentlife.substack.com/subscribe

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that they may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit neurodivergentlife.substack.com/subscribe

It’s a simple question with a lot to unpack. The first thing to consider is what you think of as defective? For countless people with ADHD, feeling defective is a way of life. It’s a part of who we are. When our mood is good, we feel special and sometimes superior in some aspects. We can hyper-focus like crazy or we can tackle multiple projects at the same time. We call these our super powers. To...

After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord made him prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before. Job 42:10 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit neurodivergentlife.substack.com/subscribe

It’s not easy living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the constant battle against distraction, restlessness, and impulsivity feels unending and insurmountable. It can be a constant struggle to face the challenge of maintaining focus and regulating thoughts. However, there is hope in the timeless wisdom of the Bible. The Word of God can provide guidance and solace for the be...

As you gained more knowledge, you formulated more questions. You sought answers which led to more questions. The more questions you answered, the more knowledge you gained which in turned led to more questions. The more you learned, the less you knew. Or so it seemed. The reality is that the more you learned, the more you realized that there was more to learn. You began to understand that the more...

Serene found that they were walking down the hallway to the empty…wait, not empty. Both of these rooms were empty before. She looked at the room to her left. There were two couches sitting opposite each other. A marble coffee table between them. On the far end was a high-back chair. Brown end tables at each of the ends of the couches. They were all familiar. She had seen them before, but where? Th...

Unchecked anger leads to destruction. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit neurodivergentlife.substack.com/subscribe

Getting away from overstimulation, emotional overload, or the feeling of not measuring up to expectations is a necessary action for someone with ADHD. Not just children, but adults as well. As children, there can be any number of things that will set us off in believing we aren’t good enough. Even if the intent is to build our confidence. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this wit...

“Yes we can,” Serene said. “We know the difference between a dream and real life.” “Do you?” The man asked. “Do you know that you’re in a dream while you are in it? Everything seems real to you in that moment. The next moment in the dream, it still seems real even when none of it makes sense. There are countless movies and stories about the realization of dreams. How to know if you are in one or n...

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 Heavenly wisdom is pure, first and foremost.  In other words, nothing corrupt comes from heaven.  When we rely on our own wisdom in dealing with situations we are not relying on a reliable source.  Of ourselves we will misconstrue w...

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. James 3:17 Heavenly wisdom is pure, first and foremost.  In other words, nothing corrupt comes from heaven.  When we rely on our own wisdom in dealing with situations we are not relying on a reliable source.  Of ourselves we will misconstrue w...

When you get rid of the victim mentality you free yourself from the burden of placing blame. Things happen. It’s a moment. You can either be stuck on the side of the road for the rest of your life or you can accept it and move on. When you no longer have to find someone or something to blame, your emotional load becomes lighter. You learn from what happened and take steps so that it doesn’t happen...

Micheal D. Woodruff, Author of “ Dismantling the Stigmas: 10 Truths about ADHD ”. As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent, Micheal has had to come face to face with the realities, difficulties, and advantages that are related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. He is certified in Unlocking Your Potential with ADHD. He also hosts the podcast “The Eclectic Writer” available on Spotify ,   Audibl...

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”  So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:26-27 God was specific in how he created the earth and...

Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) don’t have to control your life. When they hit, you can take back control. Neurodivergent Life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Micheal D. Woodruff, Author of “ Dismantling the Stigmas: 10 Truths about ADHD ”. As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent, Micheal has had to come...