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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.

Angels we have heard on high

Angels we have heard on high

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Sing a joyful song….

Oh joy…

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The God particle

Scientists at Switzerland’s CERN research centre say they have found signs of a theoretical sub-atomic particle believed to be the basic building block of the universe. They say that they have found signs of it’s existence but they can’t proof that … Continue reading

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The law of economics is a priori

From Occupy Wall Street to “Thrive” –  Ludwig von Mises economic legacy is mentioned everywhere. This is a really good summary about the Mises theories that currently sound so much more appealimg than the prevailing  Keynesian or Hayekian ideas…

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Mystical fervor

Tomás Luis de Victoria is a Spanish composer who lived at the same time as St Teresa of Avila and St John of the Cross. As he was from Avila himself and later settled in Madrid as an organist and … Continue reading

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Soar joyfully upward

J-S. Bach Cantata BW 36 ” Schwingt freudig”

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The wisdom of rock stars

“Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of” Bono & Mick Jagger – or the makeover of the senex ( the archetype of the wise old man).

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A day of Silence

A day of Silence Can be a pilgrimage in itself. A day of Silence Can help you listen To the Soul play Its marvellous lute and drum. Is not most talking A crazed defence of a crumbling fort? I thought … Continue reading

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Entre le boeuf et l’âne gris…

I came across this French Christmas carol and it made me ponder the symbolism of ox and ass  in a nativity scene. It is said that the ox knows it’s owner and the ass knows it’s master. Words coming to … Continue reading

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A teacher who is not interested in himself

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche from Bhutan is one of my favorite teachers. He also goes by the name of Khyentse Norbu and he is an inspired film-maker. Have you seen ” Travellers and magician” or ” The cup” ? Unfortunately one … Continue reading

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