<![CDATA[Stories by mybackyardlab on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@mybackyardlab?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/1*jhDNie4-YRrV85QXLkrIdQ.jpeg Stories by mybackyardlab on Medium https://medium.com/@mybackyardlab?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 Medium Thu, 28 May 2026 04:54:51 GMT <![CDATA[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…

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]]> https://medium.com/measuring-life-and-beyond/a-measure-of-honesty-more-than-just-truth-and-lies-11d055ebd2b6?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://medium.com/p/11d055ebd2b6 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:48:41 GMT 2024-03-14T15:48:41.586Z <![CDATA[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…

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]]> https://mybackyardlab.medium.com/a-journey-to-self-honesty-and-breaking-the-habit-of-self-deception-e793e9ce6e72?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://medium.com/p/e793e9ce6e72 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:58:52 GMT 2024-02-20T15:58:52.758Z <![CDATA[Conflict and Conscience: The Bhagavad Gita’s Nuanced Teachings]]>

Bhagavad Gita is a call to courage beyond calm.

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]]> https://mybackyardlab.medium.com/conflict-and-conscience-the-bhagavad-gitas-nuanced-teachings-b799dc996223?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://medium.com/p/b799dc996223 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:34:52 GMT 2024-02-20T14:34:52.626Z <![CDATA[The Ripple Effect: How Neurodivergence Impacts Siblings and Parents’ Role in Supporting Them]]>

Let’s empower all children in neurodiverse families.

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]]> https://medium.com/artfullyautistic/the-ripple-effect-how-neurodivergence-impacts-siblings-and-parents-role-in-supporting-them-e1ed0f81f504?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://medium.com/p/e1ed0f81f504 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 22:54:56 GMT 2024-02-10T22:54:56.212Z <![CDATA[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…

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]]> https://mybackyardlab.medium.com/the-momentary-escapes-from-madness-to-mindfulness-673e231138d8?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://medium.com/p/673e231138d8 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 00:58:00 GMT 2023-11-25T00:58:00.640Z <![CDATA[An Eye Exam for Autism and ADHD Diagnosis]]>

Can biometric testing reduce the late diagnosis in girls?

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]]> https://medium.com/artfullyautistic/an-eye-exam-for-autism-and-adhd-diagnosis-b7ec44e80c9d?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://medium.com/p/b7ec44e80c9d Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:03:40 GMT 2022-06-23T15:03:40.291Z <![CDATA[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.

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]]> https://mybackyardlab.medium.com/my-creativity-bloomed-when-i-gave-myself-permission-to-be-alone-c90080f078b5?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://medium.com/p/c90080f078b5 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:15:14 GMT 2022-06-14T18:15:14.653Z <![CDATA[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…

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]]> https://mybackyardlab.medium.com/i-consume-for-momentary-distractions-and-i-am-aware-of-it-30b9c3d21543?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://medium.com/p/30b9c3d21543 Wed, 11 May 2022 14:32:21 GMT 2022-05-11T14:32:21.976Z <![CDATA[I have been buying the wrong kind of books for my daughter.]]>

No wonder she didn’t want to read.

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]]> https://mybackyardlab.medium.com/i-have-been-buying-the-wrong-kind-of-books-for-my-daughter-de87babe251c?source=rss-2710eeaa387b------2 https://medium.com/p/de87babe251c Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:31:18 GMT 2022-02-25T17:31:18.058Z <![CDATA[On Late Bloomers & Expectations]]>

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

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