While reading a book about Ikigai, or the Japanese concept of our sense of purpose or reason for being, the end of the book brings a new term called “Wabi-Sabi” to me. Wabi-Sabi can be explained as “wisdom in natural simplicity” or “flawed beauty.” This concept was introduced at the end of their book where … Continue reading Wabi-Sabi
Author: aberrantlyme
A moment to be mindful
Sometimes we all need a minute…. A minute to step away, reboot, reset, scream, something to help us get back on track.During the pandemic we felt differently about work, social gatherings, and life in general as we all navigated things in our own way. At times, it crept up on us (think frog in the … Continue reading A moment to be mindful
The Taco Bell Lady
We find comfort and solace in different places. Some of those places can be unexpected, and often are some of the most impactful and meaningful in our lives. We get stuck in routine and regimented living, which also brings us a different kind of comfort, and life can blur past us. It is often when … Continue reading The Taco Bell Lady
From an unfortunate no to a huge hug
Work takes me to some interesting places. I produce and run logistics for events ranging from tens to thousands of people. Each of them provide their own challenges and stresses, and I’ve learned to leverage diapers to help me succeed while working in these environments. They can be the calm before the storm, peace while … Continue reading From an unfortunate no to a huge hug
Limits and Labels
We are all too often our harshest critic in life. After all, we have to live and put up with ourselves. Because of that, we often impose limits and labels on ourselves. While working with another ABDL I realized a bit deeper the power these limits and labels can have upon us in our own … Continue reading Limits and Labels
A little snuggle
Some days are harder than others. Also, there is a big difference of what “hard” can be. A day might be physically, mentally, psychologically, or emotionally demanding. On top of that, most of our days are a combination of these things. Diapers, for me, have become a way that I can cope with all of … Continue reading A little snuggle
Additional Growth From My Wife
There are more times during the week that I feel like an Uber driver. My work day ends, and practices, rehearsals, mutual activities, and whatever else may be happening this week. Most of the time it is either my wife or myself running them around, but there are small moments when we find ourselves both … Continue reading Additional Growth From My Wife
Drawing lines in the sand
There is a battle and balance between needs and wants that rages on in our minds and emotions. In our minds we can justify and rationalize actions as well as something we consider a need, something we cannot be without. In conversations with other ABDLs I have listened to many speak of necessity. “I need” … Continue reading Drawing lines in the sand
Romans 8:35-37
What can stand between our us and the love of the Savior? Nothing can, not even diapers. It seems that themes will often present themselves in the conversations I have with other ABDLs. One of the most recent ones has been worthiness. For many, especially early on in their journey for understanding and acceptance, they … Continue reading Romans 8:35-37
70-20-10 | A pattern for self acceptance and growth
Who reads the Foreword to a book? Not me, at least almost never. I love to delve into Professional Development and Organizational Excellence. There is something about learning a new concept, and then helping others put it into actions that keeps me coming back for more. Because of that I found myself recently reading a … Continue reading 70-20-10 | A pattern for self acceptance and growth









