Is it a superpower or unreasonable optimism? (and/or?)

[InPrincipio]

Have you ever been so positively convinced that you are capable of something that at most other times you would never think of doing (because they are activities that are normally draining for you)? Like public speaking, or being the center of attention in one way of another, etc.? What is it that drives this "feeling" or "mission" that we need to to this thing at certain times? Or, is it a superpower that is normally compromised by certain limitations we have?

Sometimes I've experienced this as a sort of calling, or at other times as necessity, and have followed through, and then I think it's possible that I can conquer the anxiety, fears, etc. and be successful at "it" more regularly. I mean, so many others have come up to me afterwards with genuine compliments and encouragement. But, time passes and without practice, I'm right back where I started, without confidence that I can do it again.

 

[Keigan]

Lather, rinse, repeat.

Do what works!

With each step forward, allow acknowledgement that a step was taken and learn from the experience. The further you go down the path, the larger the steps become and over time the journey becomes easier.

 

[Chance]

I dont think I have much that is special... Maybe, Intuition or gut feeling... I sense stuff that isn't in words really, but often don't understand enough about it, until I walk right into a nightmare. Then this same feeling says, "I told you."

Or I can find stuff I have misplaced using it, usually really fast. I just zone into this "place in my head" where all the pictures are... and walk through the pictures and reverse them and bam...

I was in Sam's just last week and laid my phone down (instead of placing it back onto the cart, like I always do). I was loading cases of Dr.Pepper and could remember most of the list from my head... About 5 minutes later, I panicked big time... No phone, but more than that, my phone holder is also my wallet. It has my life in it. I just stopped zoned out, and ran as fast as I could to the piles of Dr.Pepper just as a lady was picking up my phone...

Thats how my "stuper power" works... No retracing just straight back to what ever I'm looking for... and then usually wilt.

She was a super nice jolly black lady... She saw the sheer panic on my face, I'm sure... She, said. "Baby yu looking fo this." Waving my phone with a big grin... It was great actually. She was so very cool. While we were talking I knew I only had a 20 dollar bill in there, because I just put it there that morning. I left it in her stuff (secretly)... I hope she found it?

 

[Judge]

I don't see such things as either a "super power" or "unreasonable optimism". That at times it's just simply necessary to "step up to the plate" and get something accomplished that MUST be done.

If anything, I just see this as "raw" determination. It can happen, even to those of us on the spectrum.

Where sometimes it helps us to overcome something the next time we must do such a thing, and other times where it may be every bit as arduous as the first time.

"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." - Friedrich Nietzsche

 

[Voltaic]

I was staying at a boarding school for a bit, and one of my favourite things there was the pool table. I wasn't that good, but not horrible. I normally played against one of my friends there, and in most cases, he kicked by butt, although, every once and a while, I compleatly obliterate him while he is playing a good game.
I tried everything to replicate this spontanious burst in skill, but could not. It only came randomly, and there was nothing I could do to trigger it.
One time it happened during a few games with staff. One a couple and lost a few, which against a staff was pretty good.

 

[InPrincipio]

Lather, rinse, repeat.

Do what works!

With each step forward, allow acknowledgement that a step was taken and learn from the experience. The further you go down the path, the larger the steps become and over time the journey becomes easier.

One step at a time is the easiest, that's for sure. And if I look back, I can see there were successes.

 

[InPrincipio]

I don't see such things as either a "super power" or "unreasonable optimism". That at times it's just simply necessary to "step up to the plate" and get something accomplished that MUST be done.

If anything, I just see this as "raw" determination. It can happen, even to those of us on the spectrum.

Where sometimes it helps us to overcome something the next time we must do such a thing, and other times where it may be every bit as arduous as the first time.

"That which does not kill us makes us stronger." - Friedrich Nietzsche

That quote, so true.
I do agree that I've simply felt inspired, or have had the "raw determination" that it takes when no one else will step up to the plate. I mean, sometimes people just look right at me to make it happen (people who know me well and mean no harm, that is). To be clear, I find that to have the "raw determination," it must be something that I firmly believe in or have the knowledge to back me up. And I have to be able to make the bare minimum rules. I don't just jump when nominated! It has to be somewhat my idea, or at least agreeable to motivate me. This is what makes me a leader at times, when I rather fit the mold of a loner.

 

[Mia]

This is what makes me a leader at times, when I rather fit the mold of a loner.

In the past, people have looked to me for that sort of role. Wanting me to take it on, and I haven't always, I might like it for awhile but the endless responsibility takes away much of my free time, as I have to think about it constantly.

It seems to take up too much 'brainscape' that I'd like to use for myself, which keeps me centered and calm. Think for me, it was about creating an environment that I could control safely, well within my own aspie parameters.

 

[InPrincipio]

In the past, people have looked to me for that sort of role. Wanting me to take it on, and I haven't always, I might like it for awhile but the endless responsibility takes away much of my free time, as I have to think about it constantly.

It seems to take up too much 'brainscape' that I'd like to use for myself, which keeps me centered and calm. Think for me, it was about creating an environment that I could control safely, well within my own aspie parameters.

That's so true for me too, and if I can have that control, all the better.