Playing the strings of your own heart.
We cannot be fully ourselves without the sum of our experiences and what our heart holds. Through authentic expression, life does not merely flow by, but surges forth in a true torrent.
By setting our own heartstrings vibrating, we touch others through the music of our lives.
Beyond any label, I am convinced that this is how we were designed: to be fully who we are, embrace what we are and, as we evolve, raise our consciousness towards a higher horizon, for the good of all.
— Terry Hampton, Playing My Heartstrings
Hyperlexia
Hyperlexia manifests as early reading skills remarkably above the level of comprehension, acquired without formal teaching, as well as a strong attraction to anything written. In most cases, it is accompanied by autism spectrum disorders.
Procrastination and autism
In autistic people, procrastination can have several origins: a lack of self-confidence, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, fear of failure or perfectionism. Its consequences can be severe, sometimes leading to anxiety and depression.
This phenomenon often takes hold as a vicious circle: we encounter blocks, suffer the pressure of passing time, and anxiety and depression intensify. We then start searching for a spark, an energy capable of setting us in motion again.
To break this circle, we need to surprise ourselves: perform a small, simple action, lean forward without losing balance, take one step and then another. Choose an enjoyable activity, allow ourselves to become mentally immersed in a game and feel pleasure. The aim is no longer to think endlessly, but to act, again and again.
The key lies in personal reprogramming.
● Soften perfectionism: ‘I do not need to be perfect.’
● Rediscover pleasure: ‘I can have fun with my own difficulties. Making mistakes is not so serious.’
● Shift the time scale: ‘Even if I have little time, I view my work in a different time frame: a minute can become an hour, a day a week. I have all the time I need.’
Thus, there is no longer any insurmountable urgency: I do my best, and that is enough.