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January 30, 2012 Journal Entry
I watched the pre-dawn sky
an illuminated white
punctuated by dark gray clouds
rising from below
and passing by from above.
Movement
creating the unknown,
perpetuating change
and impermanence.
Energy
ever-changing forms.
That is what I am
and ever will be
and ever have been—
as much as there is
an “I” to me.
Posted on January 31, 2012 at 6:30am — 4 Comments
Sally Weber and East Austin Studio Tour
I went by Sally Weber's to take her husband Craig Newswanger some custard. Sally was rushing around preparing for the East Austin Studio Tour http://www.eastaustinstudiotour.com this weekend and next. Check the site for maps and events. Sally's and Craig's site is #66.
Posted on November 9, 2011 at 3:12pm
On meditation--again!
In Inquiry yesterday Flint talked about meditation and what it is really all about. I still don’t feel clear on it. How can this be this hard?! It is not about attainment, getting good at clearing the mind or reaching exalted states. I think it is more about getting to know how your mind works within you—your foibles, tender spots, strengths, weaknesses, tendencies. Practicing meditation is so I direct my mind instead of my mind directing me.
After journaling on…
ContinuePosted on November 9, 2011 at 8:10am
Inquiry September 27
Posted on September 28, 2011 at 8:34pm — 4 Comments
Why Meditate or What I’ve Learned about Meditation
I started meditating consistently four years ago because people I knew and respected said to. They said it would be better. I really didn’t know or understand why I should meditate. I just took it on faith that it was supposed to be beneficial. I could see how it might calm me and give me some time to reflect and that seemed good.
Today, I came to understand (during meditation, of course) why it is beneficial to meditate – at least for me and maybe for you. During these…
ContinuePosted on September 19, 2011 at 7:25am — 7 Comments
Appamada is not just the occasional mindful thought or attentive state of mind, it’s actually a commitment to being attentive. It’s more than just a meditative state of mind, it’s more than just being mindful. It has to do with that primary ethical or moral orientation we have in life, with which we bring into being whatever activity we’re engaged in. Whether in formal meditation, in our interactions with other people, in our social concerns, or in our political choices, it’s the energetic cherishing of what we regard as good.
—Stephen Batchelor
Events
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Depth in Practice Study Group
January 16, 2012 at 7pm to December 31, 2012 at 7pm – Appamada
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Zen and Right Use of Power
January 22, 2012 at 7pm to June 10, 2012 at 7pm – Appamada
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Appamada Precepts Program 2012
July 22, 2012 at 7pm to June 16, 2013 at 7pm – Appamada
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Hi Joan,
I didn't see this message sooner. Thanks! It was great that the company was picked.
I found your listing and now will ask you to be my Appamada friend.
Joan MUeller
Hi Joan, I am on the site replying to a message from Todd and saw your bright shining
face! I'm having a wonderful day having spent the morning getting some projects completed and then going for a bike ride and hike at a local conservancy - one I just rediscovered after 10 years. That's a treat. Todd said that it was very hot in Austin. Doesn't sound like it is hiking and biking temps. -Last evening at meditation we talked about Appamada and so you all have been on my mind - actually you are never far from it. Anyway, I came across to different translations of the word, Appamada, and so after meditating I used them as the object for some self study. We had a great conversation from the experiences noted with each translation. We're looking forward to Flint coming to lead a retreat for us in Nov. That may be here sooner than I think as this summer has seemed to pass quickly. I hope all is well with you. Take care. much love, Suzanne
Hi Joan, I am so happy to hear from you and find this way to make contact. I regreted not getting your email when I left the intensive. I landed home 12 hours later and have been reconnecting with my grandchildren and returning to my work. Much still lives in me from our week. The weather here has been part of that as the heat and humidity followed me home, but I already had acclimated to it so it didn't seem so noticable!.
I would enjoy keeping in touch. Much love, Suzanne
Joan,
Thank you for the kind words and for your supportive presence at the workshop! It was great to see you. I will e-mail Alicia and Laura tomorrow to see if they'd be ok with me forwarding their contact info on. I'm pretty sure they'll be fine with that. In fact, one of the comments on the feedback form was asking if there were any study groups for this type of material, so it does sound like they’d be open to further conversion. I’d just like to check and make sure first. I’ll let you know as I know. :)
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Joan,
I'd love for you to come if it works with your schedule. It will be held on Saturday, April the 16th from 9am to 5pm with a break for lunch.
Hope all is well.
Peace and Such,
Eric
hope all's well. xxoo-S
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