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TEF Meditation Walk Event (Today, August 21st, 2 PM EST)

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July 28, 2014 - 1:17am — quadraptor
I've been wanting to do some meditation walks for you guys, so I thought I'd make this blog.

The idea is very simple - walk with Quad in the Forest, not thinking of anything but just observing the beauty of the Forest around you. Clear your mind, be aware of your breaths, have a gentle smile on your face, and relax as you and your deer walk together.

I plan to do several of these in the future, with some quotes from one of my favorite Buddhist monks, Thich Nhat Hanh in the comments. Please feel free to take screenshots an post them here as well. You're welcome to come and go as you please, you don't have to walk the whole way. I will literally choose a random direction for us to walk (we'll walk around the Pond if we get there Eye ) and lead the way.

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Date of the walk - August 21st

Time - 2 PM EST

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Where we will meet - The Old Oak

Duration - up to an hour, no exact time limit

Who to look for - Quad





Hope to see you all there! Namaste!
July 28, 2014 - 1:48am — acer

I could probably do sometime

I could probably do sometime in the event, Eastern time. Maybe around 6-7?
July 28, 2014 - 5:00am — quadraptor
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is that AM or PM, Acer? I'd

is that AM or PM, Acer? I'd be happy to do either one XD
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July 28, 2014 - 5:02am — acer

Oh goodness, my original

Oh goodness, my original comment was supposed to say evening! So definitely PM for me! Haha!
July 28, 2014 - 5:21am — Pegasicorn
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The time acer suggested works

The time acer suggested works for me too. Laughing out loud
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July 28, 2014 - 5:42am — quadraptor
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Alrighty, 6 PM EST it is,

Alrighty, 6 PM EST it is, I'll still do another time if anyone has one earlier or later they'd like, especially for our European players, let me know if there's a time you'd like for a walk.

I can't find that time zone converter tool we've used for these events either. Does anyone know which one it is?
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July 28, 2014 - 5:44am — Reyy
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I'll try to make it.

I'll try to make it.
July 28, 2014 - 3:49pm — quadraptor
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A guide to walking meditation

A guide to walking meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh
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July 28, 2014 - 4:25pm — Vala
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Quad...I do not know if I can

Quad...I do not know if I can be there with you , but you are in my thoughts ...Hug <3
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♥ ♥

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July 28, 2014 - 5:02pm — /

I think I can make it, 0:00

I think I can make it, 0:00 for me. Perfect time.

You are in my thoughts. ♥
July 29, 2014 - 8:48am — Osmotious
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Im sure I can make it . Cant

Im sure I can make it . Cant wait to see you there.
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July 29, 2014 - 4:36pm — quadraptor
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Here's the Countdown timer

Here's the Countdown timer to today's event
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July 29, 2014 - 8:31pm — quadraptor
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About 3 more hours until the

About 3 more hours until the walk!
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July 29, 2014 - 9:57pm — Flyleaf
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It will be too late for me

It will be too late for me ...Past midnight in my country .
I am too tired to stay up late today , sadly .
Maybe on another walk .
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July 29, 2014 - 9:59pm — 0baf0
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I plan to attend. Never

I plan to attend. Never really done any sort of meditation but want to give this a try! Smiling
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July 29, 2014 - 10:01pm — /

Glad to be 100% nocturnal. So

Glad to be 100% nocturnal. So excited.
Sorry to hear you're not, though. XD
July 29, 2014 - 10:02pm — Ebony3
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I won't be able to make it

I won't be able to make it for the walk unfortunatly
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July 29, 2014 - 10:06pm — quadraptor
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We'll have others real soon,

We'll have others real soon, I'll make sure to schedule some at better times for those of you in Europe.

About an hour and a half left until the walk
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July 29, 2014 - 11:37pm — quadraptor
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5 more minutes! We're at the

5 more minutes! We're at the Old Oak

I'll pick a random direction and we'll start walking.

Remember, when you walk, don't think about anything, just enjoy the surroundings.

And screenshots are welcomed!
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July 29, 2014 - 11:37pm — AlisonRobin
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Gotta get all the dancing out

Gotta get all the dancing out of your system before meditating? Smiling
I'm happy to be able to meet Quad in the forest, I've always wanted to, and it's nice to see so many people here~
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July 29, 2014 - 11:42pm — Flatsoda
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/super late i'm trying to

/super late
i'm trying to connect... when i do i'll jump over there haha
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July 29, 2014 - 11:42pm — quadraptor
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Wow the turnout is awesome!

Wow the turnout is awesome! Everyone ready? I'm about to head us off XD
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July 30, 2014 - 12:27am — acer

Something came up and I ended

Something came up and I ended up missing it. I am so sorry ): Typing this from my mobile...
July 30, 2014 - 12:39am — Flatsoda
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Sorry if I run ahead and sit

Sorry if I run ahead and sit at random trees. I have to make my dinner ^^
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July 30, 2014 - 12:41am — AlisonRobin
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That was lovely

That was lovely <3
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July 30, 2014 - 12:45am — quadraptor
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Acer - Sorry about that, we

Acer - Sorry about that, we may have started a little too early. We'll get to do some more later on.

Flatsoda - Hey it was a lot of fun, there's not many rules as far as what we were doing here. Glad you came!


Everyone - This was great, thank you all for coming! Feel free to track this for future walks!
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July 30, 2014 - 12:53am — SoliloquyChryseis
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That was very peaceful,

That was very peaceful, though I came late. It was fun, Quad, though I did bust out laughing when you went through the tree towards the end ;; I'll post of the screenies I got later ^^

<3
July 30, 2014 - 12:54am — Mjrn
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Going to keep track for later

Going to keep track for later walks. (:
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July 30, 2014 - 12:54am — Firefli
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This was so nice, loved

This was so nice, loved seeing so many deer gathered together <3
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July 30, 2014 - 12:55am — Spooki
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I'm so glad to have made it~

I'm so glad to have made it~ It was lovely. ♥
July 30, 2014 - 1:13am — Crematorium
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The walk was extremely

The walk was extremely relaxing, and for someone like me who doesn't have much patience these days, the walk definitely helped me relax and just take my time [even though I had to run ahead a few times here and there because my mother kept yelling at me to get up and do stuff for her] and because I kept lagging pretty bad and getting away from the bigger part of the crowd helped the lag a bit. I thought this was a pretty cool idea, and I look forward to future walks! ;3
July 30, 2014 - 1:28am — leotie

t'was a real fun event

t'was a real fun event
August 14, 2014 - 4:25pm — quadraptor
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I have next Thursday and

I have next Thursday and Friday off, would anyone be interested in a walk on one of those days? Let me know what time is good as well.

This may be subject to change only because I don't know what my brother and sis-in-law's schedules look like. If they have the day off as well they normally make plans for the day, so who knows.
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August 14, 2014 - 4:50pm — Chromai
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Aaaawwwww I can't do that

Aaaawwwww I can't do that time, how about 9am EST?
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August 14, 2014 - 7:18pm — HolyMaria
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&hearts; thursday is perfect

♥
thursday is perfect for me Eye

thank you for doing this again ♥
August 14, 2014 - 7:28pm — Flyleaf
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Maybe on Thursday would be Ok

Maybe on Thursday would be Ok .
Will see .
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August 14, 2014 - 7:35pm — Snowsauria
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I wasn't able to join last

I wasn't able to join last time, but I hope I'll have the opportunity to attend this time. n_n
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August 14, 2014 - 8:35pm — Seed
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Ooh, this sounds like an

Ooh, this sounds like an excellent event!
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August 15, 2014 - 11:00pm — Redkora
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Tracking---hopefully I can

Tracking---hopefully I can make it!
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August 16, 2014 - 2:50am — quadraptor
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Alrighty so we're set for

Alrighty so we're set for Thursday, what would be a good time?
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August 16, 2014 - 3:33am — Gustiro
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Track. And I'll try to be

Track. And I'll try to be there on my OOC if I'm not busy that day or forget like I did last time. >.>;
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August 16, 2014 - 7:44am — Chromai
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I can do 9am EST.

I can do 9am EST.
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August 16, 2014 - 3:30pm — quadraptor
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Does 9 AM EST sound good to

Does 9 AM EST sound good to everyone else? I'm fine with that time if you all are
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August 16, 2014 - 3:45pm — Flyleaf
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Is this the time in the US

Is this the time in the US ?
9 in the morning ?
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August 16, 2014 - 3:52pm — Pegasicorn
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I'd have to sit that one out.

I'd have to sit that one out. That's usually the earliest I get up to get ready for work, so even if I woke up then, I'd be busy. |D
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August 16, 2014 - 3:52pm — Laiia
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Track !

Track !
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August 16, 2014 - 5:09pm — Flyleaf
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Maybe you could do it after

Maybe you could do it after 2:00 Pm in your time ....that would be 8:00 pm or so in Europe .
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August 16, 2014 - 5:37pm — quadraptor
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The time isn't set in stone

The time isn't set in stone yet, it doesn't matter to me when we do it, so I wanted to pick a time that was most convenient for you all.

Click here to vote for a time to do the walk!
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August 16, 2014 - 5:41pm — Flyleaf
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Are these times in the poll

Are these times in the poll in US timezones ?
Sorry for always asking this Puzzled
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August 16, 2014 - 6:25pm — HolyMaria
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this will help you Fly

this will help you Fly Eye
August 16, 2014 - 7:09pm — Flyleaf
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Thank you so much , Holy

Thank you so much , Holy ...you saved my life Laughing out loud
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