LIFE WITH ERIC LARKIN: Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.

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Hello, and welcome.

You’re receiving this because you were part of a community or list I’ve been connected to in the past. I wanted to personally welcome you here and briefly share what this space is about, so you can decide if it’s right for you.

This Substack is where I share art in progress, meditations, writing, and reflections from my studio and mindfulness practice in Nashville. It’s less about finished work and more about the path itself—how creativity, stillness, discipline, and compassion shape a life over time.

I’ve maintained a daily meditation practice since 2018, and I’m walking the Bodhisattva path through art and practice—not as a teacher or authority, but as someone committed to paying attention and sharing honestly along the way.

Part of why this space exists is personal. I’m in recovery from an addiction to social media, and this Substack is an experiment in finding community off those platforms—slower, quieter, and without algorithms shaping the conversation.

One small thing to know about how this space works. In the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, there’s a practice called dāna—the idea that teachings are offered freely, and support happens voluntarily, in relationship. That spirit shapes this Substack. Nothing here is locked. Everything is shared openly. Some people choose to support the work so it can continue this way. Others just pass through. Both are welcome.

You’re under no obligation to stay. If this resonates, I’m glad to have you here. If not, you’re free to unsubscribe at any time, no hard feelings. Either way, I appreciate the time and attention it took to read this.

With gratitude,
Shabazz

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