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The aviary
On my morning walks I sometimes pass an aviary – a large enclosure that gives the birds a larger living space that allows them to fly and is made to resemble the natural habitat. I often watch those birds – cockatoos … Continue reading
Posted in The Window Seat
Tagged Aviary, awakening, enquiry, freedom, know thyself, letting go, process of spiritual awakening, surrender
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Mums
Chrysanthemums come from China. They are named from the Greek “chrysous”, which means golden. They are the golden flowers and they are a large family. Where I live they are typically associated with graveyards, so it is always a little … Continue reading
Just being still
Ducks gliding across dark water, chattering softly . A dog barks from afar.
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Freedom by Rumi
Ghazal 1419 is about freedom and it is about the path to liberation. Liberation means to de-condition, de-identify from all that we think we know. It takes a while until the body and the mind have adapted to a life … Continue reading
Posted in All things Rumi
Tagged freedom, Freedom from the known, Poetry, Rumi, spiritual awakening
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The wisdom of Rumi
“Fountain of Fire” is one of my favorite Rumi books. Everything in it resonates with me and I often use it for guidance or inspiration. “My dear friend” has a symbolic meaning – never lose hope, or despair … Continue reading
The Two
Beautiful symbolism in this gem of a poem by Hugo von Hoffmannsthal, who wrote the poem when he was only 22 years old. The place was fin de ciecle Vienna, and the sense of awakening, departure from the old, death … Continue reading
Chants for the masses
This is a beautiful example of how one does not find purpose – purpose finds you. Stift Heiligenkreuz
Posted in Classical Music, Music & Movies, Musica Sacra
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Come sweet hour of death
Cantata BWV 161 Komm du süße Todesstunde Come Sweet Hour of Death Komm, du süße Todesstunde, Come, sweet hour of death, Da mein Geist when my spirit Honig speist feeds on honey Aus des Löwen Munde; from the lion’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Bach, cantata, death, Musica Sacra
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Love by Rumi
Come on sweetheart let’s adore one another before there is no more of you and me a mirror tells the truth look at your grim face brighten up and cast away your bitter smile a generous friend gives life for … Continue reading
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The Living Room 