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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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    in my backyard

    Friday, April 3rd, 2009

    I grew up in a safe, idyllic town.  Probably everyone I know feels safe when they go home to the place they grew up, but my town really was.  I waited for the bus by myself, walked to the drugstore, and rode bikes all over the place without wasting a minute on thoughts of predators, [...]

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