Wonderful, Sarah- love the way you’ve framed this with the anecdote and connected with Neuroqueerness and identity fluidity. Look fwd to reading more, and engaging with what you’ve written.
Such a thoughtful piece, and it really gives me some fresh perspective on identity, especially in the context of neurodivergence. I appreciate the parallel you draw between Dōgen’s journey and your own, how both involve discovering freedom by letting go of rigid ideas of self. Makes me rethink how much we rely on fixed labels when, in reality, life's more about constantly evolving and being present. Thanks so much for writing this and sharing such a nuanced, personal insight.
I only just came across this. Thank you for reading and commenting. I like the way you put it: 'life's more about constantly evolving and being present.'
I love the way you drew Dogen at the beginning of this — so alive! And thanks for sharing the rich and intriguing idea of neuroqueering.
You might enjoy my friend Maj-Britt’s writing, bringing an autistic perspective to spiritual memoir. https://substack.com/home/post/p-143786685
Thanks for reading Sal, and for your comments. I'm going to check out your friend's writing just now.
Did you see there's a new listing called Dharma Stack for Buddhist-inspired newsletters on Substack? Here's the link in case you want to be included there: https://open.substack.com/pub/maiaduerr/p/dharmastack-is-here?r=3omf1t&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Hi Sarah, thank you, yes — I’m already on the DharmaStack page, just way down in the “T”s.
Wonderful, Sarah- love the way you’ve framed this with the anecdote and connected with Neuroqueerness and identity fluidity. Look fwd to reading more, and engaging with what you’ve written.
Thank you Helen! Nice to know you're here.
Such a thoughtful piece, and it really gives me some fresh perspective on identity, especially in the context of neurodivergence. I appreciate the parallel you draw between Dōgen’s journey and your own, how both involve discovering freedom by letting go of rigid ideas of self. Makes me rethink how much we rely on fixed labels when, in reality, life's more about constantly evolving and being present. Thanks so much for writing this and sharing such a nuanced, personal insight.
I only just came across this. Thank you for reading and commenting. I like the way you put it: 'life's more about constantly evolving and being present.'
Loved reading this Sarah, very pleased to have found you here.