My Autistic Journey Into Mindfulness

I’ve spent my life shutting out my surroundings. It’s time to try embracing reality instead.

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There’s a foot-sized painted ceramic salamander sitting on a stone next to my neighbor’s garage. He’s so charming to me, with swirls of navy, burnt sienna, and pale green snaking across his white flesh. His tail is broken. His eyes are bewildered…