Elizabeth Jewell Stephens

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BY ELIZABETH JEWELL STEPHENS

Hey Aspie! Listen up! You can learn to love and be proud of the gifts of your neurodiversity.

What's more, you can use them for a more rewarding life.

But wait – there's even more! Yeah, I know, there's always more, but really...You're divine!

Can you get your head around the fact that you are Soul with a body? Do read on...

Start with these blog posts, follow the links that appeal to you, and you’re on the way to learning how easy it is to have a relationship with Spirit * and to accept and love yourself and others.

With my educational materials (courses, playbooks, downloads, and these posts), I'm offering to take you a step towards:

Learning to accept the full love offered by the Universe in this lifetime
Becoming more spiritually mature
Understanding that you are enough
Accepting and loving yourself
Finding your real presence, the Soul that you are
Seeing the gifts you bring to the world

These posts are a great place to start to achieve what I've set out to offer you. Follow the links that appeal to you and enjoy...

Scroll down to read what I mean by SPIRIT

Why the world needs neurodiverse peeps

We don't need curing! Re-orient the way you view yourself – and this will pave the way for you to find the diamond that is you. Love yourself, and relish your uniqueness.

Stop thinking UR on the wrong planet

We're likely to feel as though we are so different that we must be in the wrong place.

But my aim for us – and the larger community – is to learn to value our distinctions, and to know we don't need fixing.

Sample your inner power with this simple exercise

Your inner power is different from the power that some peeps wish to impose on others. You'll be able to do this exercise in just a few minutes. Plus, you can expect a surprising bonus effect too!

Freedom for all

It's a biggie for me. I strongly believe it's everyone's right to be free to express themselves as they wish. If Aspies are allowed to act freely and without censure, some will change the world, e.g., Steve Jobs.

Acceptance, of others and yourself, is the most pivotal action you can take

You will be empowered and feel happier and lighter when you accept that you're not only enough, but also have extra special skills and abilities. You'll be empowered to re-define your life. You’ll know you belong on this planet after all..

Caring and love

As the late Gerald Jampolsky said, “Love is letting go of fear.”

So, if he was right, and fear is perhaps a call for love, why not try this little mind exercise? It sounds simplistic, but little steps like this can be very powerful. This is the tip of the iceberg, but it shows you that love can work wonders.

No magic, no spooky business

My hope for you is to experience that connecting with Spirit in a meditative way is very mystical, and sometimes it feels magical, tingly, and/or as though there are big energetic arms to hold you. Anyone can meditate – drop the idea that it's tricky to learn!

My 80-word definition of spirituality

When I say 'spirituality;' I think of a non-sectarian quality you might have, in which you search for meaning, and even a sacred purpose for your life. It's most often accompanied by a desire for personal growth; often includes ‘weird’ experiences indicating there’s a hidden and inexplicable dimension to life...

Why do I still use the name Asperger?

Yes, I’m using Aspies and Asperger’s. Several reasons, and perhaps the most compelling one is that it's been shown that Autism is different from Aspergers. Diagnostic age differs, as does gait – and more.

What we can learn from the ‘Pooh Bear’ stories?

Did you read ‘Pooh Bear’ when you were a kid? Back then you probably didn’t notice the underlying spiritual message. I didn’t either. Turns out there is a big dose of 'is-nes', acceptance and Spirit in the Pooh stories.

Is chanting weird, scary stuff?

In case you're freaked out at the thought of a chant, or the thought of using a chant from a different religion or path, let me put you at ease. If you've never chanted before, it seems really weird. But the ultimate uplift makes it worth having a go.

WHAT DO I MEAN BY SPIRIT?

To start with, I'm not referring to spooks, ghosts, or other-worldly entities. I am referring to a benign presence that is available to us all to tap into. Some call it the Tao, others call it Prana, Chi, or the Holy Spirit, the Voice of God, or just the Godforce.

Scared off religion in the past?

If you are one of those people who has been scared off religion, then you may have an issue with any of the above names. I'm happy for you to make light of it and call it 'The Big G', or simply use that rather amorphous term, the Universe, as I have above. And I reckon the Big G is happy too.

Aspies are smart enough to spot the flaws in mainstream religious rhetoric

One of the reasons I’ve created my educational materials for other Aspies is because many of us seek a spiritual path, and are looking for closeness to Spirit (by whatever name we use). Yet we are dissatisfied with what regular religions offer, are smart enough to spot the flaws in mainstream religious rhetoric, and would be beautifully served by finding our own inner path — one that's good for the neurodiverse brain.

Create your own adventure

I've explored so many paths over the years – and in my courses I share tools that I've learned, and which suit my AuDHD brain. They may suit your brain too. The thing is that you're free to pick and choose and basically create your own adventure.

In the story of Ugly Duckling, when did the Ugly Duckling stop feeling Ugly?

When he realized that he was a swan. Each of us has something special, a swan of some sort, hidden inside somewhere. But until we recognize that it's there, what can we do but splash around, treading water? The wise are who they are. They work with what they've got and do what they can do.

― Benjamin Hoff

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Elizabeth Stephens

Box DD, 54-58 Lipton Drive

Thomastown, VIC, 3074.

elizabeth@elizabeth.fyi

About Elizabeth

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