Monthly Archives: September 2010

Patterns in the energy of awakening

Posted on September 30, 2010 by jeromemp

The title of a recent thread on the Eckhart Tolle forum site invoked the concept of implosion as it related to the activity of members of the forum. That concept of implosion inspired a recognition and examination of subtle energetic … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Michaela

By day I praised you and never knew it. By night I stayed with you and never knew it. I always thought that I was me–but no, I was you and never knew it. Rumi was born September 30, 1207. … Continue reading →

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Lumen de lumine

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Michaela

I always liked this mantra Lumen de lumine Deum de deo Deum verum de deo vero Its the “Credo” of catholic liturgy, based on the Nicene Creed. Light from light, god from god, true god from true god. Listen to … Continue reading →

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Death and Life

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Michaela

  Death and life look and love how it tangles with the one fallen in love look at spirit how it fuses with earth giving it new life why are you so busy with this or that or good or … Continue reading →

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The next incarnation

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Michaela

A beautiful article on the Dalai Lama from this week’s New Yorker “The next incarnation” by Evan Osnos

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The master koan

Posted on September 27, 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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Questions of Life

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Michaela

You always say there is nowhere to go. Is it an excuse to stay where you are ? Questions of Life are a tool for reflection. Let the question be with you and go deep. Make note of the answers.

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On the sofa with Randy & Sheila

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Michaela

Conversation between Randy O, Sheila, Angelika and Michaela Theme: Do men and women face different challenges on the journey of awakening ? M: Good morning, good midday, good afternoon, everyone. This is the first time we try a 3-way conversation. … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Michaela

Love dogs One night a man was crying Allah ! Allah! His lips grew sweet with the praising, until a cynic said, “So! I have heard you calling out, but have you ever gotten any response?” The man had no answer for that. … Continue reading →

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Dropping out

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Michaela

Conversation with Solveig Solly is a friend of mine who has been walking on the path with me  for some years now. Currently she is stationed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Two weeks ago she quit her corporate job and is now … Continue reading →

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