Home Sweet Home

Written on July 3, 2008 by Tom Stine


I’m home in Missouri after a long day of driving and flying. Sedona is 2 hours north of Phoenix, so a bit of driving was in order before I could catch my flight from Phoenix to Dallas and then to Springfield. Traveling can be exhausting but somehow deeply satisfying.

In the next few days, I plan to post some additional articles on my experience at the Sedona Method Retreat, as well as the 3 Day Level 2 Coaching Training which followed. A great deal arose for me, and I have a number of things to share with you.

But first, I need to rest, get some sleep, buy some groceries and hang-out with my kid. Talk to you soon. Namaste.

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EvanNo Gravatar  said
on July 5th, 2008 at 12:42 am

Looking forward to hearing about your experience.

Tom StineNo Gravatar  said
on July 5th, 2008 at 9:02 am

@Evan Thanks! I’ll having something more in a day or two.

DavidyaNo Gravatar  said
on July 6th, 2008 at 9:32 pm

Hi Tom
I understand entirely! I’m just back from hauling furniture over to the mainland. In a few days, I’m flying east, then driving for about 6 hours. I could have flown further but its a chance to catch up with old friends.

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