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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.

Single point mind

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Michaela

Over the weekend I went to a seminar on the subject of “one point mind meditation”. Even tough this is a beginner’s technique, it is humbling to follow the instructions accurately and see how difficult it actually is, doing it … Continue reading →

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Irhal ! Irhal !*

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Michaela

Some interesting reads on Egypt. The first one is a commentary on the bigger picture of  Egypt’t revolution, the US, Israel and Palestinians. The second one a reflection on the fate of a group that may become the collateral damage … Continue reading →

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…and they have escaped the weight of darkness

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Michaela

Ólafur Arnalds – Hægt, kemur ljósið (Official Music Video) By recommendation from Catrin

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Old World or New Earth ?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Michaela

40% more space……. I love to look at the symbolism in advertisements. They do give a message, don’t they ? AirFrance has discovered the “concept” of space while ago and it has realised the paradoxical  dichotomy of their passengers  being … Continue reading →

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Heaven and Earth Do Intelligent Work

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Michaela

Surely there is a window from heart to heart: they are not separate or far from each other. Though two earthenware lamps are not joined, their light mingles. No lover seeks union without the beloved also seeking, but the love … Continue reading →

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Art project

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Michaela

This is a truly  inspired initiative : Using the technology of Google Earth Street View, it is now possible to walk virtually through the most famous museums of the world. Visit the National Gallery in London, The Hermitage in St. … Continue reading →

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The all seeing eye

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Michaela

The eye with which I see God is the same with which God sees me. My eye and God’s eye is one eye, and one sight, and one knowledge, and one love. – – Meister Eckhart, Sermon V    

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LoL

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Michaela

Spiritual maturity…

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Letting go of taking things personally (4)

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Michaela

A practical course in 5 parts “Letting go of taking things personally” is an experiment based on an idea from Eileen. Taking things personally is something that we all do, and at times it really clouds our sense of peace, … Continue reading →

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The Moment You are with Yourself

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Michaela

The moment that you are with yourself, the beloved will be like a thorn to you; and the moment that you are selfless, what use will the beloved be to you?! The moment that you are with yourself, you will … Continue reading →

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