Author Archives: Michaela

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.

School of Truth

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Michaela

O fool, do something, so you won’t just stand there looking dumb. If you are not traveling and on the road, how can you call yourself a guide? In the School of Truth, one sits at the feet of the … Continue reading →

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In natali domini

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Michaela

Looking at early nativity scenes and their symbolism. This one is from the Bergognone, a contemporary of Leonardo da Vinci. I am intrigued by the half rotten apple and the ” vitarca mudra” the Madonna is forming with her hands. … Continue reading →

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Carol of the bells

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Michaela

..more magic

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Christmas Magic

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Michaela

What would Christmas be without the Nutcracker Suite ? This version is from the 1940 Walt Disney film ” Fantasia”

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Chocolate dreams

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Michaela

I am dreaming of a sweet Christmas…

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I and thou

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Michaela

Blessed time! when we are sitting, I and thou, With two forms and only one soul, I and thou. Fragrance, song of birds, they quicken ev’rything When we come into the garden, I and thou. All the stars of heaven … Continue reading →

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Away in a manger

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Michaela

The nativity scenes at Christmas go back to St Francis of Asisi in the 13th century. Many churches in Austria have very elaborate, valuable and old pieces at display. This is a particularly beautiful one from Mariazell:

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