Monthly Archives: July 2012

vipassa…what?

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Tom Childers

Meditation is the glue that’s held me together for years. I honestly don’t think I could have made it through the last year without it. But over the last few months, something new and wonderful is happening inside, because of … Continue reading →

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the perfect tool

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Tom Childers

Just look up “synchronistic” on google, and you will find a myriad of interpretations. But from inside a meditative practice, or from the point of view of dreamwork Jungian-style, we learn to pay attention when things line up. I maintain … Continue reading →

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mush ball day

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Tom Childers

Some days are just emotional, and today is just such a day. It’s my birthday, and the rain of well-wishes from friends and co-workers has been steady and lovely. One of the Russian Goddesses who Secretly Run Engineering here brought … Continue reading →

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happy birthday, Penny

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Tom Childers

Yesterday was my mother’s 77th birthday. Working a full day, I could not visit, but my friend Laurie was with her, and brought both a cake and her radiant presence. Laurie has been helping to care for my mother ever … Continue reading →

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