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Of god and devil

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Michaela

I always have always fascinated by the mysterious body of work by Hieronimus Bosch (b 1450 – d 1516). The paintings is all that is left, we know very little about the man and hisview of the world. He produced several tryptichs, of which the “Garden of Earthly Delights” is his most famous work of art. The bizarre and fantastic paintings of the Dutch artist are full of symbols and pointers. The enigmatic work has been acclaimed as early exploration of the unconscious mind.

The attached image can be viewed in high resolution so it is possible to explore the details. I would love to read a few thoughts of interpretation of anyone interested in symbols.

The garden of earthly delights by Hieronymus Bosch ( 1503-1504)
Museo del Prado, Madrid

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Posted on October 22, 2010 by Michaela

Herbert Brandl: ohne Titel, 2007, Öl auf Leinwand, 250 x 501 cm, Kunsthalle Bielefeld.

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Michaela

A secret pond

Let go of your worries

and be completely clear-hearted,

like the face of a mirror

that contains no images.

If you want a clear mirror,

behold yourself

and see the shameless truth,

which the mirror reflects.

If metal can be polished

to a mirror-like finish,

what polishing might the mirror

of the heart require?

Between the mirror and the heart

is this single difference:

the heart conceals secrets,

while the mirror does not.

Rumi from the The Divani Shamsi Tabriz, XIII

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Twins

Posted on October 21, 2010 by marita

by Marita

Twins share a special connection beyond that of ordinary siblings. While (we) twin bond is a special aspect of our unique relationship, sometimes it is endowed with extraordinary supernatural qualities. Sometimes, one twin experiences a physical sensation of something that is happening to their twin (such as pains or feeling depressed or even something more serious.) Other times they will find that they perform similar actions when they’re apart, such as buying the same item, ordering the same meal in a restaurant, or picking up the phone to make a call at the exact same moment. They may appear to know the other’s thoughts, by speaking simultaneously or finishing each other’s sentences. Commonly, twins(we) seem to share an inherent understanding of our co-twin’s emotional state. We have a sensation of “something being wrong” when a twin is in crisis. When my twin brother was admitted to the hospital… I knew. When I was in hospital for surgery…. he knew and was there when I woke up. Having a twin is truly indescribable and wonderful. He’s your best friend unconditionally!

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Heebie-Jeebies

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Michaela

For room4truth by Lilli

If life gives you lemons – just lean back and watch him singing – he will give you the heebie-jeebies.

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The Switch

Posted on October 21, 2010 by dsrtsng

It is as if there is a switch.
It can be On or Off.
When it is On,
There is awareness of awareness itself,
Of openness, and vital energy.
When it is Off, there is thought,
Time and egoic identifications.

The switch position changes states,
Sometimes by our intention
And at other times, by itself.

There is always Life,
Regardless of the state of the switch.

But when the switch is On
There is awareness of the presence
Of the consciousness that we are.

–by Paul