I was invited by Dyslexia Scotland to contribute to their online blog “a life less ordinary”, and today it went live.
https://alifelessordinaryds.wordpress.com/2018/08/17/bear-with-me/
Through the process of thinking about what to illustrate and write I noted that it was taking me time to think of a good concept and one the what accessible to those with Dyslexia and those without. The biggest challenge I have with my Dyslexia is the act of processing information, I can do it no problem, it just takes me a little while longer, and this is across the board, whether its in conversation, answering questions, or devising a idea or new concept for my work. The best way for me to explain it is for you to imagine you come to the edge of a field, and you can see a path that clearly cuts through the middle getting you to your required destination, naturally you would take this path, as for me taking this path would not be as natural, I would walk the perimeter of the field or make up my own route wandering across the field, deciding a way that works for me.
It will just taking me longer, but this does not equate to me being slow or stupid. It is a proven scientific finding, that those with Dyslexia process information over three sectors of the brain whereas those without dyslexia process information over 2 ares of the brain.
So the final concept for the Dyslexia Scotland blog was called Bear with me, and so tank you for bearing what me as I have explained the process of the ,making of the concept, I hope you will like the illustration and take the time to read the poem that I created to go with it!
Bear with me
Bear with me as I fumble for words,
it takes time, which may seem absurd
Bear with me as I doodle and draw,
I have the feeling I just can’t write anymore
Bear with me as I go for a walk to clear my head,
to try and lift this feeling of dread
Bear with as I get myself back on track,
to meet this deadline which I know I can crack
Bear with me as I doodle and draw, my head is full,
I can’t think straight anymore
Bear with me as I take my time,
find a pace that suits me fine
Bear with me as I pick up the pace,
I feel I can win this deadline race
Bear with me as the words transpire
Woohooo look at me I am on fire
Bear with me as my fingers tap away,
I am nearly done it’s the end of the day,
For this little rhyme,
it took a huge amount of time,
Bear with me as bring this to a close,
Scraping through by the skin of my nose,
As I sigh with relief,
I will keep this brief
Bear with me is my mantra in life,
its kept me out of certain strife,
Knowing I need that extra time
letting people know I am Dyslexic is fine
Dyslexia is part of me
so please bear with me and let me be me