Monthly Archives: November 2010

x-mas is on it’s way

Posted on November 22, 2010 by johngraham123

Two photos that I took on a trip to London

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LoL

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Michaela

100 degrees of separation…

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On Mood

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Michaela

Maggie in a recent comment gave me the idea to write about mood and I am quite happy to reflect on the subject. I am not an expert, but I know a little bit about the impact of stress on … Continue reading →

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A quote from Cowboy Bebop

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Glerikud

by Glerikud – The flow is more important… Not power. You have to be like the water… – What’s going on? – I’m not tensing up anywhere. I’m just using your excessive force. I control the flow of power… And … Continue reading →

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An oyster in it’s shell

Posted on November 21, 2010 by dreamfable

by Dreamfable About 100 years ago Evelyn Underhill wrote her famous book about mysticism. According to some still the best introduction one might find. I remember, when I read it a few years ago, it shook my world and I … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Michaela

choosing God’s path you’ll be agile and filled with life beaming once again back to heavens your seat is reserved way at the top shame on you settling like a shadow on lowly dirt From: Rumi ”  Dancing the Flame” … Continue reading →

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Musica sacra (5)

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Michaela

The Credo, a setting of the Nicene Creed, is the longest text of a sung Mass. It is a statement of belief. Who listens – or reads through it – with an  open mind, will find many pointers. In particular the most … Continue reading →

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On Anger

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Michaela

For a while now I am planning to start writing about emotions.  Looking at them for what they really are and what they want to tell us. What is their purpose, their function and how do we generate them. How … Continue reading →

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Bring space

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Glerikud

By Glerikud The ego’s goal is to make you identify with it, whatever form it takes. Your task is to bring space between you and the ego. How? Recognize that the upcoming thought / emotion is not you, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Rage

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Michaela

by Dawn To My Beautiful Mother, Genevieve. You unhappily carried me in your womb for nine months – carrying heavy milk cans from barn to milk house willing me to die. A foggy veil lowers before me, barely able to … Continue reading →

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