The Eclectic Writer

A crack of thunder jolted Serene from her sleep. The basement was dark. Musty. Stale. Mildew- ugh. Something crawled across her arm. She jumped to her feet and knocked her shin on the coffee table. She heard her phone bounce off the table and onto the cold concrete floor. She leaned down and pressed her fingers on the table. Using it as a guide, and trying to ignore whatever semi-sticky substance...

  For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 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

Russel Barkley: Loneliness & ADHD Maria Romaszkan: The Connection between ADHD and Loneliness John Kruse: We’re Reshaping Our Brains With Loneliness and ADHD Micheal Woodruff: Dismantling the Stigma: 10 Truths about ADHD 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

State of mind. Let’s relax for a moment. Imagine that you’re reading this on a white sandy beach. The sun is shining, the slight breeze coming off the water is just enough to keep you comfortable. Your muscles are relaxed and your mind is at ease. You look out at the water. Crystal blue water in a quiet cove. A lagoon that you’ve only seen in movies and your imagination. The sky has a few tracing...

“Reading room?” Serene asked. “The house is only two stories. This is like, three. How is that possible?” The man smiled, “Well, they say that libraries are the tallest buildings in the world.” “Yeah, because it has so many stories. I’ve heard that one.” She looked around again, still in awe at the sheer size of the room. “Your book is here.” The man stepped aside to reveal a small pedestal with a...

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise. Micheal D. Woodruff, Author of “ Challenge: Daily Devotions for the Common Christian ” Born Again at a young age, Micheal has often struggled with his walk with the Lord. Throughout his life he has been compared to m...

When I was eighteen, I was introduced to the idea that problems are just opportunities in disguise. It was an interesting concept to me at the time and I began to look at troubling issues as a chance to work through difficulties in order to come up with a solution. The idea, when given the explanation, can be encouraging. But, without context, the wording can be discouraging and disheartening. Ref...

“This is some sick joke.” Serene backed out of the Atrium and into the hallway she came from. As she turned around, she noticed that the pictures had changed. When she saw them earlier, the ones closest to this end were post-apocalyptic. Now, they were closer to elysian fields. Soldiers on horseback. Armies on foot. Bodies on the ground. The scenes grew worse as she made her way back to the split...

I allowed myself to ramble a bit. It’s been a rough week and we’re not through with it yet. 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 Potentia...

Humans have the tendency to base their reactions on what they see. Their impressions are controlled by their eyes. It’s an instinctive response. You might think that the more intelligent you are, the less controlled by those instincts you become. Sadly, that is not the truth. If you watch the news at all, the impression is that people only see the surface and make their judgments based on that alo...

Serene moves further into the house and begins to experience strange happenings. 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...

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 , Audible...

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​​I think, and tell me if I'm wrong, but one of the things that can keep a person from making good traction is trying to do too many things at once. Without traction, knowing when to quit becomes more complicated and distorts the analysis of progress. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit neurodivergentlife.substack.co...

On the Four-Hundredth morning of the Great Housing Initiative, three busses pulled into a brand new subdivision. The passengers, previously housed in an overcrowded repurposed motel, looked in awe at their new surroundings.  The busses were directed to the center of the subdivision that contained three hundred newly printed homes. Each one contained one bedroom, one full bath, a kitchen, a dining...

Depression hits you like rain from a clear blue sky. Like this one did to me. 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

Some ADHDers work best in the morning, some in the evening, and some overnight. It’s not what time you work. It’s when you work best that makes the difference. 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

This is Neurodivergent Life. Learning about ADHD led to learning about other Neurodivergent aspects - and a lot about myself. 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

But I do have one stuck to me I have this bothersome king-sized damp wool blanket draped over me daily. It’s never dry, though the amount of dampness varies. Some days it’s like a morning mist, gently laying on top. Other times it’s more akin to sopping up one of the great lakes. The range between the two covers just about everything. Sometimes it’s hot and other times frozen. This king-sized damp...

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