Libby

@libbyluna.bsky.social

Yoga therapy, autism/neurodiversity, psychology, philosophy/consciousness, history, language, teaching, editing, theatre, books, cats, scotch, karaoke

True empathy, based on my experience and what people describe in those moments when they are genuinely trying and somewhat succeeding at empathizing with me, is like holding a challenging yoga pose. You know it's good for you, it's using muscles you usually don't, but it's also hard & kind of hurts.

Mutterings heard by hotel lobby staff as I frantically finish this manuscript: “Oh damn it, mind-BODY” “Another frikkin’ COMMA” “Kabat-ZINN, for crying out loud” “Where’s the damn DIACRITIC?!”