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Politics is a process

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Michaela

Politics (from Greek πολιτικος, [politikós]: «citizen»), is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. And while there is nothing wrong with creating a platform for engaging the individual in the decisions that ultimately affect them, we also have to … Continue reading →

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Don’t go back to sleep

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Michaela

  The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you Don’t go back to sleep You must ask for what you really want Don’t go back to sleep People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two … Continue reading →

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Teaching Rainbow Dance

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Martina

by Martina I’ve been learning Tai Chi & Qigong for eight years now, so still a beginner in many ways.  Two years ago our teacher invited members of the class to become instructors. It was widely understood that part of our learning … Continue reading →

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Living the Truth

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Michaela

Adyashanti on what it really means to live Truth. Living the Truth   (You can also download this talk for free from http://www.adyashanti.org)

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Michaela

I can’t let you know all the secrets I can’t open to you all the doors there is something inside that makes me happy but I can’t put my finger on it’s source From: Rumi ” Dancing the Flame” Translated … Continue reading →

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I am not going to leave

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Michaela

I used to travel a lot and now I am content staying where I am. I have arrived and  I feel at home. There is nothing that pulls me to take a journey anymore. Not that I do not travel, … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Michaela

happy is the one who doesn’t need to try getting wealthy or remaining poor free from people and worldly worries a stranger to himself free in every way From: Rumi “Dancing the Flame” Translated by Nader Khalili Don’t you love … Continue reading →

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Every girl is a princess

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Michaela

I am a big believer in archetypes – not in terms of identification, but because of their powerful symbolism, pointing us to hidden patterns and uncovering beliefs about ourselves. Archetypes are about “what we always do” and they are a … Continue reading →

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The Tao is the way

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Michaela

Verse 57 is about letting go. All of it. Becoming aware of the myriard of ways how we control our life, is at the centre of liberation. Decisions, fixed plans, concepts…just observe yourself to understand how much we are still … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Michaela

  in the journey of quest you must go alone always be eager to face the pains it is not heroic to hasten for the union it is heroic to face the separation   From Rumi “Dancing with the Flame” … Continue reading →

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