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Lumen de lumine

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Michaela

I always liked this mantra Lumen de lumine Deum de deo Deum verum de deo vero Its the “Credo” of catholic liturgy, based on the Nicene Creed. Light from light, god from god, true god from true god. Listen to … Continue reading →

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Death and Life

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Michaela

  Death and life look and love how it tangles with the one fallen in love look at spirit how it fuses with earth giving it new life why are you so busy with this or that or good or … Continue reading →

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Questions of Life

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Michaela

You always say there is nowhere to go. Is it an excuse to stay where you are ? 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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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Michaela

Love dogs One night a man was crying Allah ! Allah! His lips grew sweet with the praising, until a cynic said, “So! I have heard you calling out, but have you ever gotten any response?” The man had no answer for that. … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Michaela

  Keep searching Even though you’re not equipped keep searching: equipment isn’t necessary on the way to the Lord. Whoever you see engaged in search, become her friend and cast your head in front of her, for choosing to be … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from the smiling sage

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Michaela

Question : How does one get rid of fear ? Ramana Maharshi : What is fear ? It is only a thought. If there is anything besides the Self there is reason to fear. Who sees things separate from the … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Michaela

Ghazal 2133 wake up, wake up this night is gone wake up abandon abandon even your dear self abandon there is an idiot in our market place selling a precious soul if you doubt my word get up this moment … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Michaela

If you want what visible reality can give, you’re an employee. If you want the unseen world, you’re not living your truth. Both wishes are foolish, but you’ll be forgiven for forgetting that what you really want is love’s confusing … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Michaela

Ghazal 838 if you pass your night and merge it with dawn for the sake of heart what do you think will happen if the entire world is covered with the blossoms you have labored to plant what do you … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Michaela

Advice doesn’t help lovers! They’re not the kind of mountain stream you can build a dam across. An intellectual doesn’t know what the drunk is feeling! Don’t try to figure what those lost inside love will do next! Someone in … Continue reading →

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