What's it about? Age 55+ it's especially for you.
It's never to late to start over again.
The monkey mind is a sure sign of ADHD, flitting from one thought to another. Thoughts build to ideas, and ideas become projects. But it all goes the same way, the monkey jumps from tree to tree not settling on any one project.
The Monkey Mind: A state of restlessness, capriciousness, and lack of control in one's thoughts.
For the past decade, I have been attempting to write three books. In my late 50s, I went to university to aid in the process, creating a very complicated stage to act on that presented many unforeseen challenges for me. But now I realise that the best course of action is to sit and write. Where did I veer off course? Making it complicated as ADHD people do best. This is a very personal journey I am willing to share. Hoping this platform and being honest and open will do the trick.
I have cretaed this digital platform to embark on a new journey, where I aim to streamline my thoughts and uncover creative methods for achieving my goals. If my voyage resonates with you or offers meaningful perspectives, come along and create your own metamorphosis and find success.
Creating the Space to Create
Nature with Nurture
Climb the Ladder to Success.
Who am I?
Intelligent, qualified and motivated person, one who loses the plot quite a lot in a meaningful beautiful way.
I'm Sonna Aronaran (Celtic Irish) a mature man who waited till in my fiftties to discover I had ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia with a couple of slight traces of autism to complete the mix. . My life before my diagnosis was one of light and dark mixing together to create a lot of grey. From baby trauma, childhood trauma, teenage trauma, coming out as gay at seventeen, getting mixed up with criminal gangs that brought me very close to going to prison.
At twenty two i left Liverpool and started my nomadic lifestyle, never managing to stay in one place for more than five years. it's all been traumatic. I became a monk in a Thai Buddhist cult for five years, very intresting revelations gained from that journey.
Depression and low self-esteem were a big part of my early years, up until I was 40 and a big change occurred in my life. If only I knew back then what I know now, but it's never too late to put the jigsaw together. You can get more on my story on the Blog page.
This picture was taken while living in Cambodia in 2023. I find it interesting, looking down at me is the image of the grinning monkey. A simple coincidence?
Creating the Space.
An organising service that brings a lot more than tidy spaces.
Before the journey begins we have to create an open, clear space.
You don't have to become a minimalist to improve your mental health. Throwing it all away can have detrimental effects on your mental well-being. Creating a more minimal aesthetic approach to your environment can be the solution.
I have personally had to move from one place to another on many occasions and know what's important to let go of and what to keep.
My service provides methods for organising, and discarding unimportant items while preserving those that hold personal and emotional significance for your overall wellness. Having someone there who has the experience, knowledge, compassion and understanding of the mental effects of decluttering has proven benefits.
The service includes mindfulness practice, meditation and proven holistic techniques to aid in the decluttering process.
Set the Goal
The Creative Adventure
My goal is to write my autobiography , 'The Man Who Had To Grow Lavender'.
In pursuit of that eternal realm of freedom, Where healing bouquets of lavender whisper mending messages soothing the scars of yore, to forge a balanced path, serene and bright, a future bathed in tranquil peace, forevermore.
Your creative adventure might be something different, but the process can be the same for all ADHD creatives. It's finding the space to do it both in your head and everyday day environment that could be the problem.
I am going to serialise my book starting at the beginning with the DEMON, how trauma was inflicted on me as a baby. My mum's involvement with the IRA; the family feuds; feeling frightened growing up; coming out as gay at seventeen; becoming involved in a heavy crime syndicate. The constant questions in the head, never finding the answers, always putting sticking plasters on nasty wounds, never seeking help.
It's the demon that bonds with the baby, that stays the longest.
With each chapter, I will give researched evidence of how the trauma would have created the onset of my ADHD through childhood, how this progressed to dyslexia and affected my education in later life, which mpacted my self-esteem, lack of confidence and not knowing who I was or where I came from.
You and Me - How to Get Going?
Write it down, believe in what you are doing, never mind the mistakes.
The Creative Explosion.
Having ADHD doesn't mean you can't excel in creativity. In fact, those with ADHD often have a unique and incredible imagination that allows them to create vivid images, characters, and stories. However, one of the challenges that comes with this is getting those ideas out of your head and into a tangible form for others to see. As someone who understands the psychological impact of ADHD, I can provide a knowledgeable and empathetic presence to guide you through this process.
Walk Away from the Distractions.
Despite their sociable nature, individuals with ADHD often struggle to focus on their own personal journey due to being easily distracted. This can lead to a cluttered mind, making it difficult to tap into their creativity. In order to combat this, I have found success in creating a dedicated space for myself. This space is carefully curated with calming colors and a comfortable atmosphere, allowing me to focus and thrive.
Allow the Ideas to Come to Light.
As someone who is constantly jotting down ideas and working on various creative projects, I understand the struggle of trying to concentrate on one subject at a time. However, by learning to prioritise and focus on one idea at a time, you can fully explore and develop your thoughts and unleash your creative potential. Let me guide you through this process and help you discover the space and techniques that work best for you. I am also exploring how AI can help in the process of writing.
Too Many Ideas = Foggy Mess.
One of our major challenges is that we stumble upon new projects, ideas, and other ventures that may have originated from previous, unfinished endeavours. This leads to a mental haze, obscuring our vision and hindering our understanding of our goals. We become lost in our own thoughts, plagued by self-doubt and sadness, causing us to abandon the project and add it to the collection of our unfinished concepts.
Mindfulness
The key to conquering a disorganised and unfocused mind lies in the practice of mindfulness and meditation. As someone who has been a holistic healer and a Buddhist monk, I will impart insights and methods from my own journey. One of my projects is to create a YouTube channel and come into the spotlight: a problem many people with ADHD have doing.
Believe in Yourself.
Believing in your abiility can diminish once you grasp the real task of what you have planned to do.
The small winding path has become a super highway. A daunting place to be. But slow the highway down. As the cars slow, return back onto the winding path. Believing in yourself can be the hardest challenge to overcome , but just do it and remember it's never too late to do it.