The truth is: we’re burned out because we live in a society that doesn’t value rest. And for many of us—especially women— there’s also the added weight of living with unseen neurodivergence leading to intense nervous-system strain that goes unnamed for years. The irony is that I’ve suggested neurodivergence screening for many people before, but could not see it in myself, until recently….

A note I keep returning to: developing your spirituality doesn’t mean you won’t experience hardship. It means you have tools (and deep relationships) that can hold you through it. And it also means your hardships aren’t fueled by religious guilt and shame—which, in my book, is a major bonus.