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​We are a self that is timeless and spaceless and immmaterial.  We are also a self that is embodied, material, and very much in time and in space.  Both of these selves are real. And both of these selves must discover the way to exist in harmony.  - Richard Stathem
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The precepts act as a friend who asks us, “Are you sure you want to do that? What about the precept of not stealing?” This gentle reminder provides an opportunity to cultivate clear awareness of our craving and greed, to stop the mental agitation arising from convincing ourselves. - Rebecca Li
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A good way of ridding yourself of certain kinds of dogmatism is to become aware of opinions held in social circles different from your own.  When I was young, I lived much outside my own country – in France, Germany, Italy and the United States. I found this very profitable in diminishing the intensity of insular prejudice.  If you cannot travel, see, out people with whom you disagree, and read a newspaper belonging to a party that is not your own. - Bertrand Russell
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If you know how to look you will see that sometimes a disappointment may lead you to a new road.  - Vanda Scaravelli
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Treat nothing like an object.  -  Zen Proverb
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Chronic pain affects approximately 100 million Americans.  In addition, chronic pain is accompanied by depression.   A recent study discovered that combining yoga with meditation significantly lowered depression while empowering those with chronic pain to deal more effectively with their situation.   

The small-scale study was conducted in a semi-rural population in Oregon where issues of affordability, addiction and access to care are common. Participants received intensive instruction in meditation and  yoga during an eight-week period.

Researchers discovered that  meditation and yoga led to significant improvements in patients' perceptions of pain, depression and disability. Following the course, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scores, a standard measure of depression, dropped by 3.7 points on a 27-point scale. Some patients experience a similar drop from the use of an antidepressant.

Beginning in September 2023, I will be offering two yoga plus meditation classes twice a week.  Monday evenings, 6:45-7:45 and Saturday mornings 9:00 am - 10 am.
Please consider joining and share this information with friends and on your social media. - VMP



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The three attitudes most prevalent in people’s philoosophy are the practical, the mystical, and the scientific.  Each is insufficient as covering the whole of life’ each becomes fallacious when it tries to extend beyond its proper sphere. - Bertrand Russell
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If we think of the mind as being like a river -  sometimes raging, sometimes deep and calm - we discover that we don’t have to stop it.  All we have to do is watch it.
​- Richard Stathem
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Always treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself. - Ethical Golden Rule

Victor M. Parachin ... 

a Vedic educator, yoga instructor, Buddhist meditation teacher and author of a dozen books. Buy his books at amazon or your local bookstore. Sadly, Victor passed away in August 2025, but his blog continues. Janet Parachin, his partner of 45 years, shares quotes from his books and articles each week. 

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