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ADDLightenment
Just some thoughts for the day on having ADD. I know almost all of you have been called "different" at one time or another. It comes with the territory, having ADD. It used to depress me. I was constantly trying to change myself and my ways in order to fit someone elses definition of who they thought I should or could be. How's that for a run on sentence? Anyway...
As I have learned more about ADD and about myself in the process I now think differently about it. I do not need to fit someone's definition. Rather than trying to change my ADD traits, I have come to embrace them. Rather than approach ADD as a disorder, I look at it as a gift in most ways! I use the word ADDlightenment to describe its gifts.
As an example... I have a vast list of interests. When I decide I am interested in something I go full force at it. I find out all that I can about it. I read books and seek out experts who can share what they know.I learn new ways of doing things and have some incredible experiences from which to grow. This gives me an array of knowledge that most normal people do not have. Even if this sounds a bit egotistical, I am proud of this part of myself. It also makes for very lively conversations in almst any situation. In other words my ADD enlightens me.
In turn it can enlighten others. We can teach others that ADD is not something to dread, but rather a part of ourselves to be shared. We can teach others to draw outside the lines, think outside the "box" and just encourage them to try things they otherwise might avoid. Thus missing out on some amazing life experiences.
So take this day, embrace yourself and share your strength with those around you. Show them how great life can be when one is ADDlightened!
Jennifer
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