• Atman

    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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    i need a hobby

    Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

    What do you do for fun?  Just for a minute, don’t be politically correct and tell me that you play with your children.  Tell me what you do FOR YOU.
    I’m dead serious when I ask this question.  This weekend I had a deep intellectual conversation with my friend Susan, in which we talked about how [...]

    behold my sewing prowess…

    Monday, January 7th, 2008

    I decided some time ago that the Sleep Sack, while necessary for keeping my little bundle warm, was ridiculously overpriced. (Honestly! It’s a bag!) I decided that I could easily whip one off AND have a fun customized pattern AND be able to show off my sewing skillz AND save some money.
    I forgot however, that [...]

    walking and winning

    Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

    Which of these monumental events is more important? Weeelll…

    No no no, of course Alex taking his first step is WAAAY more important. However, seeing as how he’s been standing since he was 9 months, and walking with assistance since around that same time, we had given up on trying to make him [...]