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.

When austerity fails

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Michaela

By Paul Krugman I often complain, with reason, about the state of economic discussion in the United States. And the irresponsibility of certain politicians — like those Republicans claiming that defaulting on U.S. debt would be no big deal — … Continue reading →

Posted in The world we live in Now | Tagged Austerity, Debt | Leave a comment

Who am I ?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Michaela

Jiddu Krishnamurti on the central question: Who am I ?

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Extremes

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Michaela

Daniel Barenboim’s masterclass on Beethoven. Jonathan Bliss with the final movement of the Piano Sonanta 30 )Op 109) by Ludwig van Beethoven. This is one of Beethoven’s last sonatas and a particular sublime example of his deep connection to Life, … Continue reading →

Posted in Classical Music | Tagged Daniel Barenboim, Ludwig van Beethoven, Overcoming | 1 Comment

A Smile and A Gentleness

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Michaela

There is a smile and a gentleness inside. When I learned the name and address of that, I went to where you sell perfume. I begged you not to trouble me so with longing. Come out and play! Flirt more … Continue reading →

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They want to be

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Michaela

By Thomas L Friedman There is a story making the rounds among Lebanese Facebook users about a Syrian democracy activist who was stopped at a Syrian Army checkpoint the other day. He reportedly had a laptop and a thumb drive … Continue reading →

Posted in The world we live in Now | Tagged Cedar Revolution, Middle East, Self Organizing Principle, Syria | 1 Comment

The Beauty of Form

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Michaela

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Change cannot be denied

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Michaela

Moment of Opportunity Transcript President Obama’s vision for reforms across the Middle East and North Africa. If you listen carefully, you hear him speak to his own fellow country (wo)men about change, not just for others, but themselves. Even tough … Continue reading →

Posted in The world we live in Now | Tagged Barack Obama, Israeli–Palestinian conflict | 1 Comment

Emotions and Music

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Michaela

By Now_is_here George Friedrich Handel successfully exposed Jealousy and Envy, which are the most powerful of negative emotions. Handel also depicts Narcissism in a new light: 1) Handel – Hercules ‘Jealousy! Infernal pest’ “Jealousy! Infernal pest, Tyrant of the human … Continue reading →

Posted in Classical Music, Toaster & Fridge | Tagged Envy, George Frideric Handel, Jealousy | 3 Comments

Science and democracy

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Michaela

From revolution to Enlightenment By Dan Hind Scientific enquiry and politics have always been bound together. The birth of a recognisably modern scientific establishment in Britain coincided with the end of absolute monarchy. An oligarchy of landed and learned gentlemen … Continue reading →