Sensory Delight

A neurodiverse revelry in sensory pleasure

Delights (Puerto Rico, my garden, my kids)

Touch:
the feel of a spoon handle on my thumb. just right.

the buttery-soft smoothness of athleta yoga pants
like a second skin of comfort

the weight of a tired child snuggled up close

Smell:
the awe-and-oxytocin-filled scent of a baby's head after a bath

the enchantment of gardenia bushes
wafting their mesmerizing scent towards me

an herb garden with its delectation of aromas
ready to awaken senses, tastebuds, culinary possibilities

Autumn and the flow of seasons:
The crisp air
the breeze on my face
the welcoming relief from oppressive heat
the delicious crunch of leaves underfoot
sweatshirts and jeans
a walk under red-studded trees
on a yellow-leafed road

Sun-dappled forests:
nestled under the expansive forest foliage,
ever-reaching for more sky-touch, more sun-kisses,
spread in dappled brilliance.

Exploring in nature:
the buzzing of life
nestled along a winding stream
I am both soothed
and thrilled
by the realness of it
the life-hum holding me
in it's arms
completely held
and completely free
completely myself
and completely connected
alertness (without anxiety)
awakeness (without hypervigilance)
soothing (without numbness)
calm and rest and awe and wonder and aliveness and quiet and life-sounds
this is my place
of nervous system magic and delight

What are some of your nervous system and sensory delights?