Very thought provoking stuff, YellowBeard. I have a theory. When we're born, we have a built in mechanism to cry for help from big, all-powerful beings outside of ourselves - our parents. They are our perfect problem solvers. Maybe we have an instinct for looking up to powers greater than ourselves, and that instinct is what helps us survive through childhood. When we become adults,
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There's this lovely yoga center in my neighborhood called Dahn Yoga Center. It's located in the midst of high-end retail stores. The facilities inside are clean and beautiful. It appears to be a very comfortable place to learn yoga. The prices are high but not unfathomable. The center has attractive brochures and boasts centers all around the country. The people who work there are ex
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