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Measuring Life and Beyond

A Measure of Honesty: More Than Just Truth and Lies

A recent medium article I wrote about self-honesty made me think about the complexity of being truthful and the science behind the virtue…

Mar 14

A Measure of Honesty: More Than Just Truth and Lies

Mar 14

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A Journey to Self-Honesty and Breaking the Habit of Self-Deception

Recent events in my personal life have made me realize something about honesty. When it comes to honesty, we are generally referring to…

Feb 20

A Journey to Self-Honesty and Breaking the Habit of Self-Deception

Feb 20

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Conflict and Conscience: The Bhagavad Gita’s Nuanced Teachings

Bhagavad Gita is a call to courage beyond calm.

Feb 20

Image of Arjuna and Krishna on a chariot

Feb 20

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ArtfullyAutistic

The Ripple Effect: How Neurodivergence Impacts Siblings and Parents’ Role in Supporting Them

Let’s empower all children in neurodiverse families.

Feb 10

Sibling girls in summer dresses standing in a field facing either sun rise or sunset.

Feb 10

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The Momentary Escapes from Madness to Mindfulness

I have come to the realization that I like it when I feel nothing. I don’t mean the kind of numbness you get when you go to the dentist. I…

Nov 25, 2023

The Momentary Escapes from Madness to Mindfulness

Nov 25, 2023

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ArtfullyAutistic

An Eye Exam for Autism and ADHD Diagnosis

Can biometric testing reduce the late diagnosis in girls?

Jun 23, 2022

A close-up picture of a woman wearing glasses. Her right hand is spread over her face with the thumb pointed at her right eye. The right index and middle fingers are make a V shape over the left eye. Her left hand is supporting the left side of her face.

Jun 23, 2022

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My creativity bloomed when I gave myself permission to be alone

I never imagined myself doing it, but I tested a different way to live a few months ago. I went to my room and closed the door to the world…

Jun 14, 2022

A picture of a sketchbook with a drawing of a half mandala and a half sunflower.

Jun 14, 2022

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I consume for momentary distractions, and I am aware of it.

I consume more than I produce daily. Some of the consumption is necessary, but that part is a tiny percentage of what I consume. The other…

May 11, 2022

I consume for momentary distractions, and I am aware of it.

May 11, 2022

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I have been buying the wrong kind of books for my daughter.

No wonder she didn’t want to read.

Feb 25, 2022

A girl on library floor reading a comic book. She lying face down and is surrounded by library bookshelves.

Feb 25, 2022

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ILLUMINATION

On Late Bloomers & Expectations

Measure yourself however you choose, but don’t use the same measuring tape for everyone else.

Jan 17, 2022

On Late Bloomers & Expectations

Jan 17, 2022

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mybackyardlab

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