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.

New Year’s resolutions

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Michaela

Did you make some serious New Year’s resolutions? I used to like the few days leading up to New Years Eve. The old year was coming to an end, and the New Year felt so close, with all it’s promises … Continue reading →

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What I wanted to ask….

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Michaela

This is a new category based on an idea from Marta. A question will be posted asking for input and counsel regarding a specific challenge. Please use the comment section for your response. Q1: I have these recurring thoughts of worry/ … Continue reading →

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Dancing with the soul

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Michaela

On this journey there are many teacher – formal, informal, people, animals, objects, situations and there is really no limit as of what Life is using to guide us safely one step after the other. Every day I notice that … Continue reading →

Posted in All things Rumi, Teacher & Teachings, The Window Seat | Tagged Rumi, Spiritual Teacher | 2 Comments

Levitation in a swirl…

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Michaela

Bells and whistles for the New Year – and a waltz. This lovely performance is from today’s Vienna Philharmonic New Years Concert. It a waltz by Johann Strauss so aptly called “My résumé is love and passion “. Enjoy

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The Good Root

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Michaela

Are you fleeing from Love because of a single humiliation? What do you know of love except the name? Love has a hundred forms of pride and disdain and is gained by a hundred means of persuasion. Since Love is … Continue reading →

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Bells are ringing…

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Michaela

A beautiful New Year tradition is the ringing of the church bells. St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna has 12 bells – and they are being rung following a a complicated schedule. Their purpose is to call to prayer, to service … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Michaela

Happy New Year ! When I stepped outside this morning, Life greeted me with a smile. A cold, clouded winter morning, but the air is sharp, pure and rich in humidity. On the horizon a bright band of luminous, clear sky, … Continue reading →

Woman, a Ray of God

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Michaela

She, whose beautiful face could enslave a man, she whose haughtiness makes your heart tremble , how will you cope when she falls trembling in front of you? She from whose disdain your heart and soul bleed, How can they … Continue reading →

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Be still and listen

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Michaela

“If you fall in love with Me, I will mess you up, cultivate little, or I will ruin you.” This is a line from Rumi’s poem “I will mess you up”. Look at it, it is extremely beautiful and … Continue reading →

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I will Mess You Up

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Michaela

If you fall in love with Me, I will mess you up, cultivate little, or I will ruin you. If you make two hundred homes like the bees do, I will make you as homeless as a fly. If you … Continue reading →