Monthly Archives: August 2010

Pitfalls on the pathless path: Don’t just do something, sit there

Posted on August 16, 2010 by abitiki

PITFALLS ON THE PATHLESS PATH : Don’t just do something, sit there! Not doing is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Everything I ever tried to do in the world failed, and this seemed to indicate that, for me, in … Continue reading →

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A wondrous voyage

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Michaela

When we wake up, we are starting a journey into the soul. This is a wondrous voyage, an exciting adventure of discovering our true Self. However, there are so many levels to the soul – or consciousness, and the journey … Continue reading →

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The nightmare of awakening

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Michaela

The nightmare of awakening Awakening means to wake up from the dream of “me” as a separate entity. It means to open the eyes and understand who I really am. This recognition is a blissful moment of grace touching my … Continue reading →

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The Sea

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Michaela

The Sea by Justme I stood before the ridging waves falling down then rising up, rolling forward effortlessly. Feet lowered in sinking sand as tiny tickles spread my toes Foaming white lusciousness, popped and fizzled Tiny objects pushed forward then … Continue reading →

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There is nowhere to go

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Michaela

Leading a spiritual life means to get comfortable living paradoxes. So what is a paradox then ? Basically it is a statement of an apparent contradiction that expresses a non-dual truth. Puzzlement is the new clarity and “There is nowhere to go” … Continue reading →

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Interview with T., male, very handsome, 40 years. August 2010

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Angelika

A: Hello T., how are you? T: I am OK so far. I have been reading John Welwood. Do you remember? A: Yes, I do. You told me of his books when we met last week. Can I ask you … Continue reading →

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River Tunes

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Michaela

Mediating the old and the new at Hamburg’s Elbe Philharmonic Hall by Herzog & de Meuron Elbe Philharmonic Hall

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Freedom means to leave everything as it is

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Michaela

Freedom means to leave everything as it is. Freedom is what awakening is all about. It is the realisation that the unthinkable is entirely possible and at that even within reach. It is right there, here in front of us … Continue reading →

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Conversation #2

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Michaela

Conversation # 2 Saturday, August 14th, 2010 M: Hello Geli. How are you this morning ? A: Is this a real question? M: Of course it is…. A: O.K. I am tired and worn out from acting out in resistance. … Continue reading →

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Conversation #1

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Michaela

Conversation between Geli and Michaela, Friday, August 13th 2010 A: Good Morning, Michaela. How is it going today? M: Hi Geli. Nice to hear from you. I am doing great. What are you up to ? A: I am up … Continue reading →

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