tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102760749011497889.post6094474094053358368..comments2021-05-10T22:46:58.453-07:00Comments on In My Voice: Motivations of An AutistMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07203211329303030042noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102760749011497889.post-27221422749969591372010-05-01T22:09:59.677-07:002010-05-01T22:09:59.677-07:00I've always been interested in science, especi...I've always been interested in science, especially in the way that people think and go about doing things. <br /><br />Although I'm not autistic, I was born with dyslexia, so I suppose I can say I understand how a boundary or wall between the connection of brain and body feels. As a child people would say a word like "bed", I'd think it, and my hand would write "deb". <br /><br />I don't know anyone who is autistic (well, other than you now) and haven't learned much about it. From what you write, it really seems like the task of learning should be done by the world before those who are autistic. I've seen and read some articles on autism, but I find I can't get much understanding from simple words from someone who isn't autistic themselves. I guess what I'm trying to say here is that I find it very refreshing to actually hear it straight from the very person who is autistic. I find there's much more value in hearing it from the one who knows from experience instead of perception. <br /><br />As for this whole "retarded" label, I cannot agree with it. Your vocabulary, use of the English language and how you express yourself could very well put most of North Americans your age to shame. Some kids choose not to learn just because they "don't want to". To read your writing impresses me, to say the least. What I see is proof of a great effort. <br /><br />I barely have an understanding of autism, but I hope to gain a better understanding by reading more of your writing. I have so many questions. There's something intriguing about perspective and learning how to see things through someone else's eyes. <br /><br />Thank you for opening up and writing.Camille Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10559187622981302873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102760749011497889.post-64990059321492281502010-04-12T14:23:50.844-07:002010-04-12T14:23:50.844-07:00Tina,
This is very wise. I will ask my Mom to rea...Tina,<br /><br />This is very wise. I will ask my Mom to read me more of him. Thank you. MikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203211329303030042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102760749011497889.post-21808780737629389322010-04-10T10:00:55.562-07:002010-04-10T10:00:55.562-07:00I'm trying hard to understand this. Thank you ...I'm trying hard to understand this. Thank you for trying to explain. I hope through discussion, your experiences of the world make more senses. Because my NT mind may be limited in a way that yours may not be, I can only hope to understand your experiences as they relate to experiences that I have had. Understanding God, the Divine or Love as motivation happens to me most clearly when I meditate. What you write is so beautiful, I feel it in my heart as transcendence-- "The act of being took all precedence in the active sense of experiencing the moment and intrinsic beauty of God's creation, whether it be the sound of raindrops or the deep colors of the world's tapestry." <br /><br />There is another blog that I read, http://sparklingaura.com/liberation_consortium/ written by a spiritual healer and teacher, Scott Marmorstein and it just so happens that in my mind, this quote feels like it relate to what you are talking about (at least in my mind, but PLEASE, correct me if I am off base.) --"I see your problem clearly, and raise you another…<br /><br /><br />You think you have to define yourself by what you do in this world, or that what your talent is, is who you are. Well, I’m sorry to tell you, that is not how it is. You have to find out who you are from within, before you can enjoy doing anything outside. In fact, you are not anything you “do” in this outer world.<br /><br />If you are having a problem “finding yourself” it is because you are looking for it in the things you “do” outside, in the world, to earn an income, or to fulfill yourself. These things are all temporary and unfulfilling in the long run. Even rock stars, famous actors, and so on are not very happy after they have fulfilled their initial thrills of their chosen profession. Happiness and peace does not come from your vocation, your talents, the food you eat, the clothes you wear, or the people you hang out with (try to be around good people when possible, of course) nor does it come from the praise of others. <br /><br />To really know who you are, to understand what your dharma in this world is, you have to turn within. You have to meditate. When you behold your authentic Self, you gain tremendous inner clarity about what you should be doing in this world. It may be as simple as working at an outlet store, preparing other people’s taxes, making jewelry, or anything, but you will do it with a profound sense of Love. All is seen clearly as it is. You can do or not do any particular thing, and remain free and happy within your own being. You stop seeing the suffering even of your own mind as ‘imperfect’ because as it is, the suffering is perfectly natural to the mind. Still, there is an Awareness of watching the mind and its suffering, which are perfectly what they are and need to be when they need to be that way . . ." Could it be that meditation helps us to experience, what you were experiencing so early in your life? Thank you for sharing your profound insights!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509971309676479529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9102760749011497889.post-83657623068251888322010-04-06T18:55:24.533-07:002010-04-06T18:55:24.533-07:00I can see what you mean about suicide and apathy t...I can see what you mean about suicide and apathy to life sustaining.Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.com