As a person with ADHA, finding a focus for my tornado of thoughts has been a lifelong skill-building exercise in patience and courage. I have to have the courage to believe I can finish things I start, which is difficult when you are constantly pulled in all directions. The result of having a very active mind is that I can also follow a very eager heart! When I describe my activities and interests lists to newly met friends, their brains swirl (you can see it on their faces). I have more skills and hobbies and have built expertise in so many different interest areas that it sounds unbelievable to most people. How do I manage? Well, my form of neurodiversity allows me the gift of a multitude of thought-processing matrices at a rapid rate of return (similar to a search engine indexing content). I’m into many artistic interests and practice a lot of skill-building in various formats. I retain every piece of information I consume. I do costume design/sewing, crafting, wine-making, embroidery, graphic design, photography, creative writing, weaving, painting (all mediums), drawing, performance art, stage design, music, teaching, outdoor activities, and many more things on this hobby list. I fill every day, every moment until I need my eight hours of sleep to recharge. I’m an extrovert, a social diva with much compassion for others, so my friend groups with similar interests are just as long. I create a sense of belonging as a leader in the community, regardless of skill. As I get older, more balance of time and energy has been something I actively honor to ensure this overactive mind and heart don’t wear down my body. Part of that balance is developing a healthy relationship with my overall consumption of information and output. My career path will lead me to where this unique gift of diverse thought will be celebrated and my gifts utilized for good intentions. My professional skills list is just as long as my hobby list, and I delight in accepting unknown challenges that continue my lifelong desire to learn, grow, and be humble.