Exploding with love, we offer our hearts to the world.
Possibly all your life? Probably definitely right now?
We start this journey by listening to that still voice within that tells us we were born on the magical exploratory edge of the dreaming earth, an emergent evolutionary intelligence that needs diversification to thrive.
But it can be hard to hear when we've been conditioned to think there's something wrong with us.
We want to share in this story with you.
Nick is a seeker of whole-bodied experience. A human who values connection and community, who knows intimately what the opposite entails.
In sixth grade, Nick was put into a "special class" that forced them to identify with being different. And even though people constantly treated Nick like they were different, Nick always felt like they were the coolest person in the room.
Shortly after, Nick began to mask behind various forms of addictive patterning of falling asleep or disassociating into thoughts about other things or delving into substances to feel some sense of normalcy outside of the confines of what others deemed to be normal.
Nick's first actual encounter with autism was working in a severe behavior center where they focused on ABA therapy. The work was frustrating because it seemed like the work was being done to make other people comfortable, not actually learning to understand the person who it was for.
In running away from the weirdness of their beginnings, Nick ran to a place that was inherently weird. That place full of weirdos was called Asheville, and that's when our paths converged.
Lobsterbird grew up frolicking beneath the trees and by the sea. Always seen as “weird,” although no one could quite understand why.
After living many lifetimes within this one, Lobsterbird
Neurodiversity: “‘Neuro’ was a reference to the rise of neuroscience. ‘Diversity’ is a political term; it originated with the black American civil rights movement. ‘Biodiversity’ is really a political term, too. As a word, ‘neurodiversity’ describes the whole of humanity. But the neurodiversity movement is a political movement for people who want their human rights.”
~Judy Singer~
“Neurodivergent means having a mind that functions in ways which diverge significantly from the dominant societal standards of ‘normal.’”
~Dr. Nick Walker~
Emergence “leverages relatively simple interactions to create complex patterns, systems, and transformations, including adaptation, interdependence and decentralization, fractal awareness, resilience and transformative justice, non-linear and iterative change, and creating more possibilities.”
~adrienne maree brown~
“I've been looking for a word that describes what I am, rather than what I diverge from.”
~Marta Rose~
Neuroemergent is an evolution of Neurodivergent.
We are using a new language to create a new culture—one where we are all free to be who we are in the fullness of our humanity.
WE ARE DEVOTED TO:
Celebrating the unique essence of each individual, allowing everyone to be their true selves.
Creating a welcoming space where everyone is met with understanding, respect, and kindness.
Encouraging creative expression and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of our community.
Addressing the comprehensive health needs of our community, integrating physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual care.
Fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness, encouraging cooperative efforts for mutual growth.
Committing to practices that restore and protect our planet, ensuring a harmonious coexistence with nature.
Operating with honesty, openness, and ethical principles in all our endeavors.
Empowering individuals to take charge of their lives, make their own choices, and advocate for their needs.
Cultivating the strength and flexibility to navigate challenges, adapt to change, and emerge stronger, together.
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In small groups people gather regularly to break bread, study scripture, fellowship and pray as a means of pursuing spiritual growth and healthy relationships together.
After several years of looking for property, our church founders made a unanimous decision to enlarge the place of our dwelling and expand our building into a better worship place for the whole community.
October 16th we celebrated the Grand Opening of our new facility fully expecting that the presence of God will continue to go before us.
After several years of looking for property, our church founders made a unanimous decision to enlarge the place of our dwelling and expand our building into a better worship place for the whole community.
Jonathan Tristan
Nicholas Doris
Lobsterbird Yi
Dave Brown
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