Practicing Faith
If you are neurodivergent and in the Church of England discernment process, you are probably already exhausted. You are navigating a system built for neurotypical administrators. You may be decoding C4 Faculty forms, waiting out the endless silence between DDO...
For many of us navigating discernment with ADHD or Dyslexia (or any other Neurodiversity), the traditional image of the "Quiet Time"—sitting silently, eyes closed, absorbing Scripture for 30 consecutive minutes—is a source of deep spiritual failure. It’s not that we...
The idea of "quiet time" is foundational to Christian discipleship, especially in the Anglican tradition with it's structured rhythm. But for those of us with ADHD, the phrase "sit still and be silent" is a recipe for internal chaos, not communion. Our minds race, our...
Writing a sermon, crafting an essay, or just sitting down with a dense theological text can feel like climbing Mount Everest when your brain is neurodivergent. The task isn't just "read the book"—it's a massive, amorphous, and overwhelming blob that often leads to...