First steps...

So how shall I start? Make a list!

Lists don't come naturally to me. Naturally I want to create a network or web of thoughts. Somehow lists seem too confining and defining. Although I can logically see the value of lists - thier linear nature supports sequential action - my brain also seems to get confused by them..

OK so this is just a brain dump... if you like a temporary linear network:)

1 Explore ADD on the web - report on this
2 Explore books which practically support ADD
3 Buy at least 3 books on overcoming ADD
4 Meet other people with ADD
5 Find support in completing at least one of my many projects!
6 Explore the positive side of ADD...
7 Take stock of my life now - decide where I want to get to...

I already want to change the order of the list! But maybe the order does not matter right now..

Also in writing that list I started to get uncomfortable with the label ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder. I prefer to call it a "syndrome". I have read a little about the condition already. Some writers like to see ADD (along with other so called disorders such as Dyslexia) as examples of neurodiversity. People's brains are "wired up" differently and this produces a diversity of strengths and difficulties for individuals. Western culture with its highly structured sequential organisation of time favours peoples whose talents are oriented to a "left brain" style of thinking. It is easy for those of us who do not naturally think in this way to imagine we have a "disorder" . After all, someone who lacks creativity or artistic flare, is rarely described as suffering from a "disorder", even thought their particular "deficit" may severely limit the richness of their life.

So I have made a first step. And right now I am already overwhelmed with tasks I need to do. I want to be aware of making this one a "interesting diversion" from other commitments I have already made!


Jam