Monthly Archives: November 2010

Truth is always the safe choice

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Michaela

A conversation between Geli and Michaela M: Good morning Geli, what shall we talk about today ? G:Good morning Michaela! I would like to talk about relationships and how my “being part of them” has changed during the process … Continue reading →

Posted in On the sofa | Tagged Divorce, enquiry, know thyself, letting go, Marriage, Relationships | 4 Comments

Truth from the Tao-te-Ching

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Michaela

When I read this verse from the Tao-te-Ching I have to think a recent realisation: Whatever we do, we seem to be working on several levels. There is the gross physical level and this where we carry out action and … Continue reading →

Posted in Doing not-doing | Tagged Emptiness, tao te ching | 1 Comment

Symbols of separation

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Michaela

A recent debate on the Madonna-whore complex made me contemplate the appeal of the subject, together with the multiple layers that are revealed. I do believe that any of these “concepts” are valuable pointers, indicating something in us that needs … Continue reading →

Posted in The Window Seat | Tagged identifications, letting go, Madonna-whore complex, process of spiritual awakening | 3 Comments

Mother, hear a suppliant child !

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Michaela

For Martina with best wishes: Franz Schubert – Ellens Gesang Nr 3 – Ave Maria

Posted in Classical Music, Music & Movies, Musica Sacra | Tagged Ave Maria | 1 Comment

Cancer World

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Michaela

A brilliant article on cancer from this weeks’s New Yorker: Cancer World The more science tells us about the cancer cell, the more it resembles us. It wants to grow and multiply, as we do, but it doesn’t know how … Continue reading →

Posted in Michaela on Medicine, Room to Read | Tagged Cancer, Conditions and Diseases, New Yorker | Leave a comment

Hands up in surrender !

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Glerikud

Posted in The Armchair | 4 Comments

Accept your Weaknesses

Posted on November 5, 2010 by marita

I’m learning to accept who I am… I’m lucky enough to be surrounded by people who forgive my faults and flaws as I forgive theirs. I can never hold a grudge for very long because I know how it feels … Continue reading →

Posted in The Armchair | 2 Comments

The aviary

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Michaela

On my morning walks I sometimes pass an aviary – a large enclosure that gives the birds a larger living space that allows them to fly and is made to resemble the natural habitat. I often watch those birds – cockatoos … Continue reading →

Posted in The Window Seat | Tagged Aviary, awakening, enquiry, freedom, know thyself, letting go, process of spiritual awakening, surrender | 2 Comments

Mums

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Michaela

Chrysanthemums come from China. They are named from the Greek “chrysous”, which means golden. They are the golden flowers and they are a large family. Where I live they are typically associated with graveyards, so it is always a little … Continue reading →