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Jan 22, 2014

Awesome Learning Event with EO Austin and San Antonio

Last Thursday I was in Austin to conduct a full day workshop titled "The Art of Balancing Life" (Part 1) with EO Austin and EO San Antonio. It was a combined chapter event and we had a great turnout. 110 members and spouses attended this event. It was one of the most engaging crowds I have ever spoken to and I truly enjoyed the event. It was my highest rated EO event thus far at 9.79 and humbled ...

Jan 2, 2014
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4 Helpful Tips for your New Year Goals

Happy New Year everyone! When it comes around this time of the year I always hear people talking about their goals for the year. It's great to have goals. But I always recommend for people to also outline a path to that goal. A clear plan. The goal itself is not very useful if
Jan 2, 2014
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Wildlife, spices, & tea plantations in Periyar

As we explore all of the regional and cultural wonders that South India has to offer, we find ourselves traversing through the rolling hills of Periyar. Periyar is the green-thumb region of the west, the western ghats, or Sahyādri, offering cool respite from the customary heat
Dec 30, 2013
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My Favorite photos from 2013

Many of you know that I love photography. This year I did not photograph as much as I have in previous years. I actually made an effort not to take my camera with me on some of my excursions and trips. But on the few trips that I went out there looking to take photos, here are my
Dec 29, 2013
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Beauty in Bloom: A walk through the Madurai Flower Market

One of the most aesthetically beautiful parts of our meditation retreat to South India is our visit to the local flower market in Madurai. It is one of the biggest markets in all of India and provides exports of many different species of flora. Though it is an effort of the
Dec 24, 2013
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Happy Pancha Ganapati 2013!

Happy Pancha Ganapati everyone! We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, is the final day of the celebration, and Gurudeva shares from his book "Loving Ganesha" DECEMBER 25, ORANGE The family sadhana for the final day of Pancha Ganapati is to bring
Dec 23, 2013
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Day 3 Pancha Ganapati Festival 2013

We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, day 3 of the celebration, Gurudeva shares from his book "Loving Ganesha" DECEMBER 23, RED The family sadhana (spiritual practice) for the third day is to create a vibration of love and harmony among business