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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.

The wave

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Michaela

An observation… There is something in me that forces me into nothingness. It is like being caught in a wave that sucks me in and pushes me to the ground. All struggle or resistance only adds to the turmoil. I … Continue reading →

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If you love for beauty

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Michaela

I love the “Rückert Lieder” by Gustav Mahler. The 5 poems by the German poet Friedrich Rückert are of sublime beauty and Mahler’s music just gives them wings. Enjoy Liebst Du Um Schönheit

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One thing

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Michaela

“He who would be serene and pure needs but one thing, detachment.” Meister Eckhart (b 1260, d 1328)

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In Mutual Embrace

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Michaela

The desire in the female for the male is so that they may perfect each others work. God put desire in man and woman in order that the world should be preserved by this union. God instills the desire of … Continue reading →

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In need of a good cry ?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Michaela

Crying – like laughing – is a wonderful way of letting go. Laughing is easier for me, I am not much of a crier.. But this one seems to do the trick .. So anyway, listen & cry with Des’ree … Continue reading →

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Sometimes This, Sometimes That

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Michaela

  I saw a tree and a fire, and heard a voice that said: “I am the Beloved,” calling me from the fire. Am I Moses? I entered the desert in tribulation and found there manna and quails. It has … Continue reading →

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Triumph, rejoicing…

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Michaela

One of my absolute favorites The Christmas Oratorio Translation: Triumph, rejoicing, rise, praising these days now, Tell ye what this day the Highest hath done! Fear now abandon and banish complaining, Join, filled with triumph and gladness, our song! Serve … Continue reading →

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Questions of Life

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Michaela

What is giving more information ? The words or the silence in between ? Questions of Life are a tool for reflection. Let the question be with you and go deep. Make note of the answers

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Compassion

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Michaela

“You may call God love, you may call God goodness. But the best name for God is compassion.” Meister Eckhart Contemplate this quote. I came upon it today and it struck a chord in me. I sat there for quite … Continue reading →

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Shake up

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Michaela

Feel like Christmas yet ? Listen….. Shake up Christmas Ho Ho Ho Shake up the Happiness Wake up the Happiness Shake up the happiness Its Christmastime…

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