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Addiction and co-dependency

When we speak of addiction, we also have to investigate co-dependency. Addicted people often have  a counter part – another person, who is the enabler and who is involuntarily,  but ver effectively doing everything to keep the addicted person at … Continue reading

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One thing

“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

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 ?

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

  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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Compassion

“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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To end suffering

To end the misery that has afflicted the human condition for thousands of years, you have to start with yourself and take responsibility for you inner state at any given moment. That means now. Eckhart Tolle

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Biology of Zen

This Zen Biology Lesson for Enlightenment is really neat. Enjoy….

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Can’t you see the mighty warrior ?

How often you ask, What is my path? What is my cure? He has made you a seeker of Unity, isn’t that enough? All your sorrow exists for one reason – that you may end sorrow forever. The desire to … Continue reading

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Addiction and Presence

We are all addicted. Addiction bears the handwriting of the ego. It takes a desire, a fixation, and it builds a stronghold around it. The energy of addiction is directed outward and it’s purpose is distraction. Distraction from all that … Continue reading

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