Monthly Archives: January 2011

Letting go of taking things personally (2)

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Michaela

A practical course in 5 parts “Letting go of taking things personally” is an experiment based on an idea from Eileen. Taking things personally is something that we all do, and at times it really clouds our sense of peace, … Continue reading →

Posted in Seeing myself in you | Tagged emotion, Health, Interpersonal relationship, Judgement, non-judgement, Seeing myself in you, suffering | 4 Comments

I am no more just a creature…

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Michaela

I am no more just a creature I’m a pal of God I refuse to give in no matter what barrier or how hard since this party is filled with luscious lives and good times why should I settle for … Continue reading →

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Wildfire

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Michaela

Interesting development. At first, Tunisia’s Jasmine Revolution, then the protests in Yemen – and now Egypt. Revolution is in the air and it looks like a wildfire. In all three countries it’s the people opposing their authoritarian and corrupt government, … Continue reading →

Posted in The world we live in Now | 2 Comments

State of the Union

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Michaela

That world has changed. And for many, the change has been painful. I’ve seen it in theshuttered windows of once booming factories, and the vacant storefronts of once busy MainStreets. I’ve heard it in the frustrations of Americans who’ve seen their paychecks … Continue reading →

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Falling slowly

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Michaela

I don’t know you But I want you All the more for that Words fall through me And always fool me And I can’t react And games that never amount To more than they’re meant Will play themselves out Take … Continue reading →

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What An Itch Revealed About The Eternal

Posted on January 27, 2011 by aralannow

The other night I experienced the itchiest of itches. At first, I got up to get something to scratch it with but then I decided that it would be fun to simply sit with the itch. I noticed that what … Continue reading →

Posted in The Armchair | Tagged Addiction, change, know thyself, Presence | 5 Comments

Letting go of taking things personally (1)

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Michaela

A practical course in 5 parts This is an experiment based on an idea from Eileen. Taking things personally is something that we all do and at times it really clouds our sense of peace, our relations to others and … Continue reading →

Posted in Seeing myself in you | Tagged Interpersonal relationship, self esteem | 4 Comments

Shame and Guilt

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Michaela

I am not a psychologist and know little about the theories of emotions. But I encounter them on a regular basis and I know what they can do to a person’s sense of self-esteem, confidence and ultimately health. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Toaster & Fridge | Tagged Chakra, emotion, Guilt, Health, Humiliation, self esteem, Shame | 1 Comment

Old world or new earth ?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Michaela

What do you think about this ad ?

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Laudate dominum

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Michaela

The laudate dominum is the opening verse of psalm 11. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes Laudate eum, omnes populi Quoniam confirmata est Super nos misericordia eius, Et veritas Domini manet in aeternum. Gloria Patri et Filio et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat … Continue reading →