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Writes contemplative essays and fiction 🐌

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John Miedema

Writes contemplative essays and fiction 🐌

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    The next meditation series will begin on the Fall Solstice 2026.

    The meditations will combine visualization and measured focus work for deep absorption. It will be a longer series on a weekday evening.

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