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Where are you taking risks?

Posted on May 23rd, 2008 by Phil : Teacher Phil

I try to take risks In almost all parts of my day-to-day life.  It's easy and comfortable to not take risks.  I can get up in the morning, clean up, pour my coffee, run the... More »

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What do you wish you'd learned earlier?

Posted on Jan 22nd, 2008 by Phil : Teacher Phil

Interdependence and a daily sitting practice. 

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What's your favorite chore?

Posted on Jun 11th, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

My favorite chore is definitely sweeping.  I'm currently in a small one bedroom apartment with hardwood floors that usually requires tons of sweeping.  It's a great lesson on impermanence.  No matter how clean you get... More »

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What do you love most about your work?

Posted on Jun 2nd, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

As a teacher, composer, and dharma web designer, what I love most about my work is being able to interact with children.  This past year was my first year as an elementary teacher.  At first... More »

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Pause for a moment, and write a haiku about what's around you.

Posted on May 9th, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

Digital music 15 keyboards surround me Concert this Friday

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What's your favorite bookstore section? Why?

Posted on Apr 30th, 2007 by Phil : Teacher Phil

The Café!  But when I'm not indulging in my vice of choice, I peruse mostly non-fiction.  Current events, music, Eastern philosophy, etc.  I feel that most of my day is inundated by pointless fluff, that... More »

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