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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 living it !

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Michaela

Real life examples of living Truth. “Another interesting example I can share comes from teaching a class in music appreciation and history. The high school students I have taught show an amazing attraction to a piece of music by Johann … Continue reading →

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The end of suffering

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Michaela

The end of suffering may be closer than you think. Why is it so difficult to surrender and let go? Why are there so many people who understand the principles of spirituality, even have great insights, but still continue to … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Michaela

There is nourishment like bread that feeds one part of your life and nourishment like light for another. There are many rules about restraint with the former, but only one rule for the latter, Never be satisfied. Eat and drink … Continue reading →

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Plant life II

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Michaela

Martina’s painting and wisdom: ‘In Tai Chi practise we stand like trees & there’s a breeze I feel between my hands that may be what a tree “feels” in the wind ? A tree doesn’t “need” to grow in the … Continue reading →

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The ardent alchemist

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Michaela

‘Solve et coagula – separate and join together. Make new from old. Thats the secret of transformation. ‘

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Plant life

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Michaela

A lovely painting from Martina (cloudform). “There’s a truth to plant growth that has a sweetness for me. I equate my own journey with that of a plant. A liberating feeling is to lean against a great tree & know … Continue reading →

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On the sofa with Martina (cloudform)

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Michaela

A conversation between Martina and Michaela M: Hi Martina. How are you ? Martina: Hi Michaela ~ I’m well thank you. Sorry I’m late, a neighbour called ! M: Never mind. Glad you could make it. Welcome to the sofa. … Continue reading →

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The ardent alchemist

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Michaela

There are 3 risks in any experiment: to fail, to succeed – or to abandon it.

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My life closed twice before its close-

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Michaela

A poem by Emily Dickinson My life closed twice before its close— It yet remains to see If Immortality unveil A third event to me So huge, so hopeless to conceive As these that twice befell. Parting is all we … Continue reading →

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Thank you all !

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Michaela

2 exciting weeks, 77 posts, 150 comments, over 4000 views. A fantastic start. Vivat the Living Room ! Vivat the Visitors. Looking forward to a busy September !

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