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    The Atman or Atma (IAST: Ātmā, sanskrit: आत्म‍ ) is a philosophical term used within Hinduism and Vedanta to identify the soul. It is one's true self (hence generally translated into English as 'Self') beyond identification with the phenomenal reality of worldly existence.
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    did you see that?

    Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

    I am not the most observant person in the world.  I like to think that I’m aware of my surroundings and as a general rule, I obviously notice things waaaaay more than Brett ever will – light bulbs that are burned out, stinky diaper smell wafting from the trash, you know – the usual.  However. [...]

    the end, and just in time

    Thursday, March 13th, 2008

    I’m so over the training I’m attending this week.  Now I’m just antsy and irritated. I am generally a good student.  I enjoy learning and will seek out ways to improve myself.  I love taking classes. Even when I know the topic, a smart and concise discussion will hold my interest and I will walk away feeling [...]

    if i were a betting type

    Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

    I jerked awake in my hotel room this morning because I thought I heard a baby cough, and braced for the wail that was sure to follow.  Then I remembered where I was.  Fancy hotel.  No baby.  I sunk back into the pillows and actually managed to go back to sleep. As if I knew [...]

    lists – a love story

    Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

    Alternate title…laughing in the face of fate. Alternate title #2…my brain is short circuiting. I’ve often wrote about my penchant for list-making.  It occured to me this weekend that having a child changes not just what’s on the lists but the way you make lists.  (I know!  This is why you come here – for [...]

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