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Meditations on Death

Posted on September 26, 2017 by jejunejesuit

The time before you hold your breath, the time leading up to the dive, is the most important part. You breathe with intention, in and out, a steady rhythm. The goal is to achieve absolute physiological calm, and this takes … Continue reading →

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Strength like a Tiger

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jejunejesuit

Be like a tiger in your strength, with muscles ever rippling in the sun, ever aware—every movement, every motion strong, yet graceful and effortless. Be like a tiger in the effort that you use— just enough. Be fierce when it … Continue reading →

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Oblivion and Understanding

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jejunejesuit

In the beginning, we are given an impulse towards life, sent off like spinning tops with an initial velocity and rotation. Like tops, the paths that we carve out through space and time are largely determined by the initial force … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 26, 2013 by jejunejesuit

Time marches inexorably on, and soon I will die. What are the most satisfying things you do in a given day? That first stretch when you wake up? Eating? Taking a shit? Going back to sleep again? I’m here to … Continue reading →

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