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Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose

Today as I approached the Supermax prison, overhead was a crystal clear bold blue sky, a gentle cool breeze enveloped me, and the razor wire glistened in the warm morning sun.  I felt settled and good as I entered the prison entrance and was met by my favorite correction officer who greeted me with a smile and a friendly…See More
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Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose

Today as I approached the Supermax prison, overhead was a crystal clear bold blue sky, a gentle cool breeze enveloped me, and the razor wire glistened in the warm morning sun.  I felt settled and good as I entered the prison entrance and was met by my favorite correction officer who greeted me with a smile and a friendly…See More
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A Study in Contrasts

This morning at the supermax was a study in contrasts.  Upon entering the prison there were two correction officers in uniform holding semi-automatic rifles. They were waiting to start their shift at one of the security towers. They cordially greeted me and I felt their warmth yet feared their soldier-like…See More
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Gary Schapiro commented on Gary Schapiro's blog post A Study in Contrasts
"Hi Susan-- Yea, I'm sure the essential experience that all of us prison dharma volunteers have is the same or similar. Lots of bold contrast to work with for volunteers and inmates alike!   I enjoy your posts. Keep writing!"
Apr 30
susan shannon commented on Gary Schapiro's blog post A Study in Contrasts
"Hey Gary! This sounds so much like what goes on in our Friday Meditation group too! Positive parallel universes exist despite razor wire and oppression! Thanks for posting this, I really got a sense of the energy of your group. Good work!  susan"
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When the Walls Come Tumbling Down

I've been volunteering in Massachusetts prisons for over two years.  I started my voyage into the MA prison system by default.  A few years ago I was helping a meditation center organize some of its activity around various ways to reach out to the Boston area community offering meditation and community service as vehicles for self…See More
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When the Walls Come Tumbling Down

I've been volunteering in Massachusetts prisons for over two years.  I started my voyage into the MA prison system by default.  A few years ago I was helping a meditation center organize some of its activity around various ways to reach out to the Boston area community offering meditation and community service as vehicles for self…See More
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Not Too Tight, Not Too Loose

Posted on May 4, 2013 at 1:00pm 0 Comments

Today as I approached the Supermax prison, overhead was a crystal clear bold blue sky, a gentle cool breeze enveloped me, and the razor wire glistened in the warm morning sun.  I felt settled and good as I entered the prison entrance and was met by my favorite correction officer who greeted me with a smile and…

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A Study in Contrasts

Posted on April 28, 2013 at 6:30pm 2 Comments

This morning at the supermax was a study in contrasts.  Upon entering the prison there were two correction officers in uniform holding semi-automatic rifles. They were waiting to start their shift at one of the security towers. They cordially greeted me and I felt their warmth yet feared their…

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When the Walls Come Tumbling Down

Posted on March 24, 2013 at 4:30pm 0 Comments

I've been volunteering in Massachusetts prisons for over two years.  I started my voyage into the MA prison system by default.  A few years ago I was helping a meditation center organize some of its activity around various ways to reach out to the Boston area community offering meditation and community service as…

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Mindfulness in Action at a MA Prison

Posted on January 12, 2013 at 12:30pm 2 Comments

Joel and I arrived last Thursday at a MA prison where we taught the last class of the 16-week Path of Freedom class. There is one more class next week when we will present Certificates of Completion, do a brief review of what we learned, and then basically shoot the breeze and party. Everyone in the classroom now knows…

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At 8:36pm on December 3, 2012, susan shannon said…

Thanks Gary! I've been writing a weekly piece for my supe there at the Q so have a whole year's worth of material. I'll sort through, shine up and post from time to time! And thanks to you to for all you do...

 
 
 

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