Reframing Differences: Turning Neurodivergent Negatives into Positives | Praise Podcast

We often focus on the downside to dealing with neurodivergent conditions, but are there some silver linings, as well? Tune in as we discuss a few!

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00:00:00 --> 00:00:04 We often focus on the downside of dealing with neurodivergent conditions,

00:00:05 --> 00:00:07 but are there some silver linings as well?

00:00:08 --> 00:00:10 Tune in as we discuss a few.

00:00:10 --> 00:00:14 Hello,

00:00:14 --> 00:00:16 and welcome to MOMO 634,

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00:00:26 --> 00:00:30 MOMO 634, motivational moments just for today.

00:00:45 --> 00:00:49 In our bonus episode over the weekend for premium subscribers,

00:00:49 --> 00:00:54 I talked a little bit about how the OCD-fueled need for answers

00:00:54 --> 00:00:55 can sometimes be a

00:00:55 --> 00:00:56 blessing.

00:00:57 --> 00:00:59 I've alluded to this concept before,

00:00:59 --> 00:01:04 like in the true story I shared in OCD Saved My Life and the

00:01:04 --> 00:01:05 interview I did with

00:01:05 --> 00:01:06 the Christian Chronicle.

00:01:08 --> 00:01:13 OCD bombards me with really disturbing, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts.

00:01:15 --> 00:01:20 but it also has a rule-based rigidity and order to it that

00:01:20 --> 00:01:20 helped me with my

00:01:21 --> 00:01:25 spiritual life as I shared in that episode on it saving my life.

00:01:27 --> 00:01:31 When you get down about the distractibility of ADHD,

00:01:32 --> 00:01:36 think about the incredible creativity and outside-of-the-box

00:01:36 --> 00:01:38 thinking it produces.

00:01:40 --> 00:01:43 Instead of focusing on the challenges of reading social cues

00:01:44 --> 00:01:45 often inherent in

00:01:45 --> 00:01:45 autism,

00:01:46 --> 00:01:52 there are incredible strengths in memorization and retaining information.

00:01:54 --> 00:01:58 Neurodivergence can be ostracizing at times because of our differences,

00:01:59 --> 00:02:02 but some of the most brilliant people responsible for

00:02:02 --> 00:02:03 inventions that have

00:02:03 --> 00:02:08 transformed our lives and or made them so much easier and more

00:02:08 --> 00:02:09 convenient are

00:02:09 --> 00:02:11 responsible for many of them.

00:02:13 --> 00:02:17 Think also of some of the advancements in science and medicine,

00:02:18 --> 00:02:21 all due to the brilliance of neurodivergence.

00:02:23 --> 00:02:27 I don't mean to diminish the real struggles neurodivergent

00:02:27 --> 00:02:28 people face daily.

00:02:28 --> 00:02:33 I'm just pointing out that there are also real benefits to keep

00:02:33 --> 00:02:35 in mind on the days

00:02:35 --> 00:02:38 that have us giving in to the negative self-talk.

00:02:40 --> 00:02:42 Satan may use death,

00:02:42 --> 00:02:43 disease,

00:02:44 --> 00:02:44 decay,

00:02:45 --> 00:02:45 and yes,

00:02:45 --> 00:02:48 differences to drag us down.

00:02:49 --> 00:02:56 But what he means for evil, God can and does use for good.

00:02:56 --> 00:02:58 Psalm 139

00:02:59 --> 00:03:04 13 and 14 reads, For you formed my inmost being.

00:03:05 --> 00:03:08 You knit me together in my mother's womb.

00:03:09 --> 00:03:14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

00:03:15 --> 00:03:19 Marvelous are your works, and I know this very well.

00:03:21 --> 00:03:25 Chime in with your own neurodivergent positives below.

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