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Abundance Consciousness and the Art of Taking Full Responsibility

When we talk about ‘abundance consciousness’, what exactly do we mean? Do we mean an attitude of, “Everything’s fine!”, no matter what is hitting the fan at a particular moment? Burying our heads in the sand in order to avoid … Continue reading

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Van of forgiveness

We break out the board. Two $500′s. Two $100′s. Two $50′s. Six $20′s. Five $10′s. Five $5′s. And five $1′s. Take a few spins around the board. Then… what’s this? Hidden money appears magically from beneath a certain corner of … Continue reading

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Growing pains

Change. It can feel so exhilarating. And so frustrating. All rolled up in the same enchilada. Joyful Exhilaration The music, connection, and promotion of our new kirtan band, Blue Lotus Feet, has been an amazingly natural process. It has all … Continue reading

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The “glamour” of being a recording musician

I’ll admit, when I decided that this was the week to make the transition from GarageBand to Apple Logic, I didn’t realize I’d be joining millions of others around the world. But with Apple’s highly-anticipated release of Logic 9.1.7 on … Continue reading

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And now for a moment of pure self indulgence

Half of me is trying to kill ‘the ego’ While the Other Half tries desperately to prop it up The 2-D shadow… A collection of memories Desires (memories of pleasure) Fears (memories of pain) that someone mistakenly keeps referring to … Continue reading

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Focusing on contentment

Just spoke with someone I know who just turned 21. The day before his birthday, he was called into his lawyer’s office and presented a check for $9,000, as part of a settlement for an accident he suffered last year. … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to my Inner Critic

My Dear Inner Critic, I notice that many of your questions about my lyrics tend to center around a lack of concreteness. “Why would you say this? This doesn’t make any SENSE to me.” I’d like to lovingly invite you … Continue reading

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New videos for “A Place Of My Own”

Happy to report that the mastered songs are now at DiscMakers. They estimate that the final, packaged units will arrive at my doorstep by July 20, 2011. Digital downloads are available at www.timbirchard.bandcamp.com or at www.reverbnation.com/timbirchard. Physical cd’s can be … Continue reading

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Why is rape so difficult for some people to understand? (Joanna Bourke)

Eradicating rape depends as much on educating people about this crime as it does on legal reform Comments (30) Joanna Bourke guardian.co.uk, Friday 20 May 2011 16.30 BST Article history http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/may/20/rape-difficult-crime-legal-reform Rape is painful, demeaning and destructive. Why is this … Continue reading

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89% Funded!

Just want to say that my fans are the absolute best in the world. So many people are generously showing their support and love of home-grown, independently-written and recorded music. You guys are the absolute best, and I love you. … Continue reading

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