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Astronauts

"Buddhist tradition teaches its followers to regard all life as precious. The astronauts who leave the earth have also rediscovered this truth. One set of Russian cosmonauts described it in this way: 'We brought up small fish to the space station for certain investigations. We were to be there three months. After about three weeks the fish began to die. How sorry we felt for them! What we didn't do to try to save them! On earth we take great pleasure in fishing, but when you are alone and far away from anything terrestrial, any appearance of life is especially welcome. You see just how precious life is.' In this same spirit, one astronaut, when his capsule landed, opened the hatch to smell the moist air of earth. 'I actually got down and put it to my cheek. I got down and kissed the earth.'"

(Jack Kornfield, A Path with Heart, pg.12)

Yoga Teacher Training

Six days ago I began a 25 week yoga teacher training program at Eyes of the World in Providence Rhode Island. Kid Ace has gone dormant in pursuit of a more complete, yet never complete, Mary Smith. Entries beyond this moment will be testaments from this endeavor.

While spiritual practice is a very personal experience, it is my tendency to have to share personal experiences of mine, and those experiences that others share with me. As a link, which is part of the infinite chain of lives, I am excited to share this 25 week experience in writing.

Namaste.