Blog-a-thon Day #27

I actually missed a day of blogging. I think it's because the moon will be full tomorrow.

Yesterday Kyle was in full pre-full moon way of being. Kyle feels the moon just a few days before it becomes 100% full. Some months the pull of the moon seems stronger than others. Therefore the reaction may be subtle. Other months, the pull must be more intense, because Kyle is much more intense.

This month was intense. People with autism may be more sensitive than the average person. So whereas I may have trouble falling asleep, Kyle may be stirred up for a day and a half.

When he was having anxiety cycles, they often followed the pattern of the moon. Now that he does not have cycles, he still reacts some months, but not in a severe way. Mainly, his energy level goes through the roof. He is wildly hyper and wildly noisy. He just can't get enough exercise or activity. It appears exhausting to be Kyle a few days before the moon is full. And it can be exhausting to be me too.

And then comes the crash. Kyle is so calm and quiet today, I hardly know he is here.  It must feel good for his body to settle so he can relax. I'm enjoying the relaxation too.

Here's the science behind the origins of the "LUNAtic"....

"The earth is surrounded by an ionosphere which is quite deep, actually dwarfing the earth. Between the bottom of the ionosphere and our earth's surface, where the 'sky' is, it is called the 'earth to ionosphere cavity.'

This cavity can ring like a bell at certain times, although we cannot hear it. When the moon is full, that means it is on the opposite side of the earth from the sun. 

That means the moon and the sun are both tugging at the ionosphere via gravity. This starts the 'ringing.' The frequency of this cycle is seven cycles a second -- exactly the same as the alpha waves in our brains. 

And this is the reason some people react so much to a full moon -- they are actually reacting to the unheard ringing which is literally disturbing their brain waves. Many of us simply don't react as we have the self-discipline to handle the 'different' or 'bad' days, but  the effect on some folk can be devastating.

 

There are often also reactions when a 'lighter' ringing happens at the time of the 'dark' and new moon, when the sun and moon are both tugging at the same side of our ionosphere."

Blog-a-thon Day 26

Feeling like I want life to be light and simple today. Anyone? Anyone?

This is one of my favorite bumper stickers. It was waiting for me in a parking lot this morning.

And then Woo Hoo!

Quotacious:

"We don't see things the way they are. We see them the way WE are."

~~Talmud

Blog-a-thon Day #25

My boss got me up at 2 AM to start work this morning. That would be Kyle. He does not realize that normal work hours are 8-5. Dang almost full moon.

I spent a long time making a chart and new communication sheet to have ready for a meeting with Kyle's 1:1. We had to postpone the meeting, but it felt good to get the task done. I've been procrastinating on that one for quite awhile.

I had an attack of digitally induced ADD. I went to my computer to blog, write for my writing club, and upload some Switzerland photos to be printed. I ended up typing all my passwords into a secure app I bought along time ago. This was triggered by extreme  frustration of not knowing the password to upload the photos. I didn't get the writing done. In fact, I did not remember I was there to do that after awhile.

I got a call from my husband at the last minute inviting me to take a hike with him. Kyle stayed longer at the program so I could do this. I somehow found the energy to walk around the mountain for an hour.

We were supposed to go on a date tonight but plans fell through. The three of us had a spontaneous dinner picnic at the park with a lot of beige deli food from the grocery store. We  enjoyed being outside and not having to clean up.

I don't think I have anything inspiring or wise to say tonight. My mind is on the dull side. Maybe some of you can relate.

I'm going to ask my boss for the rest of the night off to go numb in front of the TV. I can hope, can't I?

Quotacious:

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

~~Ralph Waldo Emerson