Monthly Archives: January 2011

Means of Life (3)

I am currently preparing a lecture how chronic stress and symptoms and diseases of the digestive system are related. So this is the real-life background for contemplating about food, digestion and the innate wisdom of our bodies. Why do we … Continue reading

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Sharing

I realize the feeling in me, it’s the ego. Suddenly an other emotion arrives, confusion. It takes my attention instantly (defensive step from the ego). I know that i have a choice now: Choose between the ego or the stillness. … Continue reading

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Ah, not to be cut off

  Ah, not to be cut off, not through the slightest partition shut out from the law of the stars. The inner — what is it? if not the intensified sky, hurled through with birds and deep with the winds … Continue reading

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Pain as a teacher

” Pain is less needed as a spiritual teacher and as a tool for breaking down the ego, for those who voluntarily embrace the arising new consciousness. But those who don’t, they are like there is a shell around them … Continue reading

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Means of Life (2)

Many years ago, in the search of what I felt was missing in my understanding of the human body and how to help people heal, I came across the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. It is a Sanskrit term meaning “ … Continue reading

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What I always have wanted to ask….

This is a new category based on an idea from Marta. A question will be posted asking for input and counsel regarding a specific challenge. Please use the comment section for your response. Q4:  I am torn between my my … Continue reading

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LoL

There is nowhere to go, nothing to do….

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You see, I want a lot

You see, I want a lot. Perhaps I want everything: the darkness that comes with every infinite fall and the shivering blaze of every step up. So many live on and want nothing, and are raised to the rank of … Continue reading

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The ardent alchemist

The alchemist starts an experiment with preparation. A measure of this, a quantum of that. Bring it together and hold it to the fire. Open the senses to the result.

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Means of Life (1)

Lately I have become really intrigued with the obsession of our Western society with food. I have written on other occasions about my own (past) passion for cooking and how it has been changing lately, transforming into something else. Moreover, … Continue reading

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