Category Archives: Wisdom & Method

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Love the other AS yourself…

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Michaela

When Jesus was asked which commandment was the most important, he answered: The first is, “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, … Continue reading →

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Means of Life (6)

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Michaela

Food, food, food – where ever I go,  it is about food. What to eat, when to eat, where to eat, with whom to eat…journals and magazines are full of recipes, there are TV shows and cooking classes, books and … Continue reading →

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choosing God’s path…..

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Michaela

choosing God’s path you’ll be agile and filled with life beaming once again back to the heavens your seat is reserved way at the top shame on you settling like a shadow on lowly dirt   From Rumi: “Dancing the … Continue reading →

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Means of Life (5)

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Michaela

In many ways, food has become an obsession in our society. As we have established, food intake is regulated by the bodily functions of hunger and satiety, as well as influenced by appetite, that is an indicator which type of … Continue reading →

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Means of Life (4)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Michaela

So we have established now, that eating is a human need. The body, this living, breathing, vibrating, beautiful living organism is made of the dancing particles of all matter, and renews itself constantly. The body is at all times a … Continue reading →

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Means of Life (3)

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Michaela

I am currently preparing a lecture how chronic stress and symptoms and diseases of the digestive system are related. So this is the real-life background for contemplating about food, digestion and the innate wisdom of our bodies. Why do we … Continue reading →

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Means of Life (2)

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Michaela

Many years ago, in the search of what I felt was missing in my understanding of the human body and how to help people heal, I came across the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. It is a Sanskrit term meaning “ … Continue reading →

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The ardent alchemist

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Michaela

The alchemist starts an experiment with preparation. A measure of this, a quantum of that. Bring it together and hold it to the fire. Open the senses to the result.

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Means of Life (1)

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Michaela

Lately I have become really intrigued with the obsession of our Western society with food. I have written on other occasions about my own (past) passion for cooking and how it has been changing lately, transforming into something else. Moreover, … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Michaela

Though fire’s heat be hidden in the midst of water, Yet a thousand boiling bubbles prove it present. Though the heat of the fire be working unseen, Yet its bubbles signify its presence plainly. In like manner, the members of … Continue reading →

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