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About Michaela

I am a wanderer and a wonderer, like you are. I love our journey and to walk in the company of friends – to learn, experience, share, laugh, cry and above all I simply love this marvelous, magical, mysterious life. I have no plan (cannot believe I am saying this) and my only intention is to be truthful to myself and others.

I am not going to leave

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Michaela

I used to travel a lot and now I am content staying where I am. I have arrived and  I feel at home. There is nothing that pulls me to take a journey anymore. Not that I do not travel, … Continue reading →

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On boredom

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Michaela

Did you ever ask yourself – what is boredom ? Per definition, boredom is a mood, a lasting emotional state, characterized by low interest and low energy. I get bored when I feel trapped in having to do tedious, repetitive … Continue reading →

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The Living Room

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Michaela

I sat there staring at the screen, waiting for an inspiration. And then my eyes go caught on the photograph on top and I could not help but notice the symbolism. A window seat with propped up cushions inviting to … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Michaela

happy is the one who doesn’t need to try getting wealthy or remaining poor free from people and worldly worries a stranger to himself free in every way From: Rumi “Dancing the Flame” Translated by Nader Khalili Don’t you love … Continue reading →

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The savage teacher

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Michaela

With thanks to Glerikud for finding Truth in animation ;-). Enjoy

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Every girl is a princess

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Michaela

I am a big believer in archetypes – not in terms of identification, but because of their powerful symbolism, pointing us to hidden patterns and uncovering beliefs about ourselves. Archetypes are about “what we always do” and they are a … Continue reading →

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The Tao is the way

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Michaela

Verse 57 is about letting go. All of it. Becoming aware of the myriard of ways how we control our life, is at the centre of liberation. Decisions, fixed plans, concepts…just observe yourself to understand how much we are still … Continue reading →

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A historic Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Michaela

When I lived in America I was first introduced to the tradition of Thanksgiving. I knew nothing about it and moreover, I did not have a family to go to without crossing an ocean. So we introduced the alternate Thanksgiving, … Continue reading →

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Confidence

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Michaela

Recently I noticed a major change in myself – I do no longer fake confidence. The way I used to do that was by constantly re-assuring others that we were on the right track, doing the right thing and absolutely … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Michaela

  in the journey of quest you must go alone always be eager to face the pains it is not heroic to hasten for the union it is heroic to face the separation   From Rumi “Dancing with the Flame” … Continue reading →

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