Monthly Archives: November 2010

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The Tao is the way

This verse from the Tao-te-ching speaks about teaching people to “not know”. What does that mean ? Maybe it is to cease judging, drop expectation and stay open to all possibilities. Understand and drop old conditioning. It is very difficult … Continue reading

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Bright eyes

Looking into the mirror in the bathroom some hours ago a situation came into my mind that happened many years ago but the meaning of which I haven’t really recognized until this very moment: In my twenties I had a … Continue reading

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A story of surrender

by Dreamfable Islam basically means surrender. Personally I would like to explain this as letting go of what I (my ego) want and surrender to what Allah wants. I believe that is about same as ET is talking about saying … Continue reading

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Imagineering

Imagineering by Jerome You see sheer and jagged rock, Overhangs and shadows, lichen Grey and green on granite Looming high above any comprehension Of ascending, With only circumnavigation possible. You consider the majesty of the cliff An enigma, cold and … Continue reading

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On finding new values

M: Good morning Solly. What can you tell us about the sky above Berlin today? S: Good morning, Michaela. The sky is grey and the next rain shower is around the corner. Maybe even with some snow. How is it … Continue reading

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Remember a father

When I read ” Time of Troubles”, I could not help but notice how much we are connected. We all come from different places and backgrounds. We have different stories, challenges and personalities – and yet, we are inseparable. Today … Continue reading

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Nafs

The word ‘ego’ is regularly used. Both here, as in ETTV. In Islam there is a similar term; Nafs. Man’s struggle with the Nafs is called Jihad, or the big Jihad. And of course…. It is a feminine word. :-P… … Continue reading

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True friendship

True friend is, who knows everything about you and still loves you.

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The Tao is the way

Practicing eternity. Verse 52 from the tao-te-ching is about accepting the shadows in oneself. To turn to oneself and allowing everything to be as it is. The past is nothing but a passing cloud, leaving a shadow. Find the shadow … Continue reading

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