Wow. just wow. I barely push "send" and you have read it and commented. I'm in awe. You must have a reading super-power too!
Yes, synesthesia is mind-blowing. It's an overwhelming world. one I've learned to manage.
For a year, I was the primary care-taker for my cousin who has autism. He was non-verbal, and was obsessed with the alphabet. At 3 years old, he could form the alphabet forwards and backwards with both hands with his refrigerator magnets while also rearranging three-syllable words into different words. He taught me more about words and language than anyone I've ever met. I think he had synesthesia and couldn't handle the overwhelm of it, so it manifested in autism.
That is very interesting. I can see how it could be overwhelming. Best wishes to your cousin. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to reading more of your writing!
I never thought I'd ever run into another person with synesthesia. A couple years ago I found a woman on Instagram who makes mandala art based on her synesthesia and it is FASCINATING!!! I could watch her reels for hours and hours on end. Here's a link to her IG in case you're interested:
someone mentioned a post you made some time back about mandalas. I did a short dive into your archives and didn’t find it (yet). is that post based on this insta-art?
I am a writer who worked in promotions and marketing for years, telling my bosses and clients the same thing. words are magic. Take any book that has transported you to another time or place, put you inside another mind — creates a reality apart from the one you know. Read a poem or listen to a song that stirs your emotions in a mere few verses. THAT is magic.
I'm also a witch and a manifestation coach. I dig deeper every day into the science behind magic, because it is science we just haven't figured out yet. There was a time when striking a match would have seen you on the gallows.
For a while now, I've wondered if the set of behaviors we label as neurodivergent is simply evolution. How many science fiction books and movies included telepathic communication? Are those who are less verbal just the beginning of new forms of communicating? Your description of your superpowers excites me, and tells me it's a definite possibility.
“For a while now, I've wondered if the set of behaviors we label as neurodivergent is simply evolution.”
I don’t wonder this. I know this to be true. In my mid 20s I spent a year on sabbatical as the primary care-giver of a child with severe autism, non-verbal. The energy I saw on him, and the way he communicated with me and was unable to communicate with others was intense!
The world has a long way to go to catch up to that kind of magick.
It’s nice to know you here. Perhaps we should meet on zoom someday. DM me.
The idea of synesthesia is so mind-blowing to me. It really must be amazing to live in that world.
Great first post! Also, I love how you listed the benefits on the Subscribe page - so clever!
Wow. just wow. I barely push "send" and you have read it and commented. I'm in awe. You must have a reading super-power too!
Yes, synesthesia is mind-blowing. It's an overwhelming world. one I've learned to manage.
For a year, I was the primary care-taker for my cousin who has autism. He was non-verbal, and was obsessed with the alphabet. At 3 years old, he could form the alphabet forwards and backwards with both hands with his refrigerator magnets while also rearranging three-syllable words into different words. He taught me more about words and language than anyone I've ever met. I think he had synesthesia and couldn't handle the overwhelm of it, so it manifested in autism.
What can I say - Sychronicity, guess!
That is very interesting. I can see how it could be overwhelming. Best wishes to your cousin. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to reading more of your writing!
thank you so much
I'm so looking forward to learning more from you Teri. I find all of this so fascinating. I love that you say "Words are spells." They really are.
I never thought I'd ever run into another person with synesthesia. A couple years ago I found a woman on Instagram who makes mandala art based on her synesthesia and it is FASCINATING!!! I could watch her reels for hours and hours on end. Here's a link to her IG in case you're interested:
https://www.instagram.com/arthurbutusdesigns/?hl=en
Really looking forward to seeing how this pub rolls out, Teri!
someone mentioned a post you made some time back about mandalas. I did a short dive into your archives and didn’t find it (yet). is that post based on this insta-art?
Hmmm, the only post I've mentioned mandalas in is this one. But I only briefly touched on this particular mandala art from the synesthesia lady. https://open.substack.com/pub/wildhoodwanted/p/earning-unconventional-money-online?r=2qffbg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
I am a writer who worked in promotions and marketing for years, telling my bosses and clients the same thing. words are magic. Take any book that has transported you to another time or place, put you inside another mind — creates a reality apart from the one you know. Read a poem or listen to a song that stirs your emotions in a mere few verses. THAT is magic.
I'm also a witch and a manifestation coach. I dig deeper every day into the science behind magic, because it is science we just haven't figured out yet. There was a time when striking a match would have seen you on the gallows.
For a while now, I've wondered if the set of behaviors we label as neurodivergent is simply evolution. How many science fiction books and movies included telepathic communication? Are those who are less verbal just the beginning of new forms of communicating? Your description of your superpowers excites me, and tells me it's a definite possibility.
“For a while now, I've wondered if the set of behaviors we label as neurodivergent is simply evolution.”
I don’t wonder this. I know this to be true. In my mid 20s I spent a year on sabbatical as the primary care-giver of a child with severe autism, non-verbal. The energy I saw on him, and the way he communicated with me and was unable to communicate with others was intense!
The world has a long way to go to catch up to that kind of magick.
It’s nice to know you here. Perhaps we should meet on zoom someday. DM me.
Fascinating Teri! Words have immense power.
My motto for years has been: "The words you choose set yourself up for either success or failure... Choose wisely."
I'm thrilled when I come across a like-minded soul sister
...again
It's really nice to know you, and have you as part of the word-witch tribe!