for me sayings like find your vibe, find your tribe resonate. it takes one to (experientially) know one. I'm not walking around trying to find like-minded people by ticking off boxes so I can officially place them in any category; that's not what it's about for me.

But, when you know, you know. To me,

"Finding like-minded people feels like a breath of crisp air. A relaxation. An invitation to be more of myself."

Its awesome, especially because it can be such a rare experience. Mind you, I work in healthcare, so I am used to talking to all sorts of people from all walks of life. And I have learned to adjust and adapt to the other to create the most effective interface as a G.P., and to create a safe space for the other to share their worries. But every now and then, the back and forth is effortless, and I can sense that there is room for a bit of humour and a bit more of my own personality despite the serious setting of 'man or woman comes to see the doctor'. 

This is what I especially love in my other job, coaching (highly)gifted individuals. We can touch the full range, from creating space for very subtle and/or intense and complex emotions to full-speed infodumping with 10 puns per minute. Its very worthwhile to see people reconnecting with that part of themselves that is just.. eager to be there, to be present. And to discover, explore, create, and share whatever is going on inside that buzzing mind.

If I had my way, we, as a society, would create more places where this is not an exception but a more widely appreciated way of being and connecting with one another. Thriving minds everywhere.. creative problem solving at its finest...

I think the world will benefit, so here's my two cents: you be you. We need more of you.