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But I do know that writing requires calm concentration and blogging is writing. And I no longer care whether blogging takes time away from more "important" writing and I no longer care how many people read what I write (well, I do care, Rx free MEXITIL, but it's no longer much of a concern). Blogging is engaging, BUY MEXITIL NO PRESCRIPTION. In that, it is a good thing, regardless of who reads and regardless of what I write.

Now, MEXITIL long term, could this lead to a type of narcissism. And how does all this fit into prayer. And what is the relationship between the state of total focus and the Zen idea of "just looking". And what about the relationship of total focus with living in The Now.

Those topics will have to wait another day. I'm still sorting through them myself.

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