Hey Man; It’s Ok

My audiobook is live on Audible!

Living the Maṅgala Sutta is one of those projects that grew out of years of practice, study, writing, and trying to understand how an ancient teaching can actually shape a modern life.

The Maṅgala Sutta identifies 38 conditions that support a deeply blessed life. The book explores those blessings not as abstract ideals, but as things we can intentionally cultivate through how we live, work, love, choose, speak, and practice.

This project means a great deal to me, and I am proud to finally be able to say:

You can now listen to Living the Maṅgala Sutta on Audible.

https://www.audible.com/pd/Living-the-Magala-Sutta-Audiobook/B0H9P5QZRJ

When was the last time someone really listened to what you had to say?

Meet Paul Jenkinson, a 71-year-old retired social worker who is spending a year travelling across the country with two foldable chairs and a sign that’s says, “You are not alone! I will listen”.

He sets up in parks or public spaces and just waits for anyone who may feel the need to just talk. He wants people to know that they are seen and that no matter what they are going through, good or bad, there’s always someone to listen.

After spending a few hours with him I was amazed at how many strangers would see the sign and stop to chat.

He opened up that when he lost his daughter, he struggled a bit to feel comfortable sharing with people what he was going through because he worried that he wouldn’t be heard or that people would try to find words when no words would be enough.

If you see Paul in your town or city, pull up a chair and say hi.

And remember, you are not alone.

https://podcasts.apple.com/.../stop.../id151485802...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5o7neQpUFDBd8LqXtSUaZ3...

According to psychology, many neurodivergent people feel exhaustion in a different way than neurotypical individuals. Psychologists explain that the sentence “I am so tired” does not always mean someone is ready to sleep. Instead, it often shows mental overload after a long day of adapting, masking, and managing sensory input.

According to psychology, neurodivergent brains use more energy in environments that are not built for them. Social rules, noise, changes, and daily decisions need constant focus and effort. Psychologists say by the end of the day, the nervous system feels drained, but the emotional need for freedom and control is still not satisfied.

Psychology research shows that rest and recovery are not the same thing. Sleep helps the body recover, but personal time helps a person feel like themselves again. According to psychology, when neurodivergent people do not get enough quiet, unplanned time to relax, the brain may delay sleep to regain a sense of control.

Psychologists say this is not self sabotage. It is a natural way to regulate after facing too many demands. The brain looks for safety, comfort, and personal choice before it can truly relax.

According to psychology, staying up late can become a way of setting boundaries when those boundaries were missing during the day. That is why late night silence can feel necessary, not optional.

Psychologists say healthy support for neurodivergent rest means respecting both needs. When personal time is protected earlier, sleep struggles often reduce on their own. The brain sleeps best when it feels accepted and free to be itself.