Originally published on Dr. Z's Two Cents, August 1, 2025.
Hello again, Blog Reader!
Spoiler Alert: We all have origin stories...whether or not we acknowledge and/or integrate them into our lived experience. Let's talk about it!
My favorite DC Superhero (and high school hyper-fixation) is Batman.
Side Note: Did you know that 'DC' stands for Detective Comics?? I was July 2025 years old when I learned that tidbit. The fact blew my mind and I had to share...well, I didn't have to... but also, yes I did.
Something I must confess about experiencing #HyperfixationInsights as a #Neurospicy individual, is that often times you do not choose the hyperfixation, the hyperfixation chooses you. #IYKYK
ALSO, hyperfocusing can make noticing AND taking care of your physical needs (ie paying attention to hunger/thirst/bathroom cues) particularly challenging. But that is a topic for a different post...something for us all to look forward to...woot woot!
Another #Neurospicy trait I embody is going on proverbial 'side quests' on my way to my original destination. So, if you're ever reading along and wondering, where is this going....? sometimes I am also asking myself that very question as I type. I suppose it is officially part of my creative process. #InsertWinkAndFingerGunsHere
And....back to origin stories.
[IMAGE FROM ORIGINAL POST]
Inspiration for my Blog Title, most notably, the "Two Cents" part, comes from my Dear Ole Dad. #InsertCheesyGrinHere
Growing up, my Super Solopreneur Dad was a regular contributor to a monthly technical publication (journal) related to his professional expertise.
Although I hadn't intentionally thought about 'Al's Two Cents' in well over a decade, when the creative inspiration arrived earlier this month, I felt an energetic nudge from +GUSS+ encouraging me to re-engage with my affinity for words...this time with feeling! Also known as 'purpose' but my brain insisted on working a little musical nod in there.
So, here it is.
The goal of my blog, Dr. Z's Two Cents; my website, https://www.rzlcsw.net; and my upcoming podcast, https://www.youtube.com/@LifeStuffwithDrZ; is to create & maintain "good enough" virtual safe spaces to address various 'life stuff' we all experience yet rarely slow down to process.
Especially during these ONGOING UNPRECEDENTED TIMES.
#PauseForScreamsIntoTheVoidAndStaresIntoTheAbyss
#PleaseDoNotStareIntoTheVoid
#NorScreamIntoTheAbyss
#NeitherIsSetUpToWithstandTheOther
#RespectTimeAndSpaceBoundaries
#ThanksForFollowingAlongThisHashtagThoughtJourney
Please note that the virtual spaces listed above are for educational and informational purposes only. Agreed? Agreed. And although these additional resources are meant to be helpful and enhance your overall enjoyment of online content, they are NOT the places to share any information you would not want the worldwide public to access now or in the future.
#TheMoreYouKnow #FriendlyReminder #KeepYourselfSafeOnline
To honor the legacy journey my parents embarked on 43 years ago today,
I am committed to nurturing myself in order to offer my lived experiences & expertise to a broader group of wonderful humans who might also benefit from more consistent access to and reminders of the GOOD STUFF that life has to offer.
Things like: compassion, humor, non-judgy accountability to be your favorite self, engaging in humane education, creative problem solving, validation of the vast range of human experiences (I am nothing if not relatable)... AND MORE!
Now that I've shared some of my virtual origin story-inspirations with you, I am curious. Who and/or what were impactful/inspirational to your origin story?
Energetically sending love & ease your way,
Dr. Z
P.S. What is +GUSS+ you ask? GUSS is my new favorite acronym describing what I experience as energetic frequencies, aka God, Universe, Source, Spirit... put them all together and arrive at GUSS! Alas, another topic for another post.
P.P.S. Given my commitment to being *seen* for the foreseeable future, please leave a comment below on topics you want to hear more about! I promise to show up eagerly with resources to support my work, and probably suggestions for your consideration! #AcademicNerdForLife
P.P.P.S. Are you still here? That's All for Now!