The ardent alchemist

Pretty Fractal

“In statu nascendi”  is a term used in chemistry to explain the state some elements are in, when they have just released their connection with other elements. In this state they react much better,  change fast, and are much more dynamic than normal. Literally it means “under birth”.

“In statu nascendi” describes the magic moment of creation. It is the state of “nothingness”, containing everything.

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After Satori arises Samsara, after Heaven ensues Hell

just a lamp

By Michaela and Geli

A: As Eckhart Tolle and many other spiritual teachers point to,  consciousness wants to awaken on this planet. What is an evolutionary impulse for mankind,  is certainly quite a challenge to each human being.

Unlike the very few, who awoke in one instant, the majority of us have to deal most likely  with  shifting  from awareness into ego and vice versa. This can make the whole process quite uncomfortable. Because of this, some of us might even decide to rather not continue the path or journey of awakening.

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The wisdom of Rumi

Late summer

“Out beyond our ideas
of right-doing
and wrong-doing
there is a field.
I’ll meet you there.”

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On the sofa with Sheila

Himmelwiese (literally " sky meadow")

Conversation between Sheila and Michaela

M: Hi Sheila. Good morning. Or rather Good evening to Southern California How are you ?

S: Hello, Michaela. I am doing very well. I took a vacation day and was off today….enjoying some free time.  And you?

M: Yes, very well too – early morning and still dark. It is lovely to be here with you -after so many conversations and interactions on the forum. Finally we get a chance for some real time conversation. How do you feel doing it like this ?
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A mass for the spirit

St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna

A prayer coming out of absolute of stillness

The ‘Missa solemnis’ is considered to be one of Beethoven’s most profound creations. Composed only a few years before his death, approximately around the time of the 9th symphony, Beethoven himself considered the “Missa solemnis” as his greatest work. Rarely performed because of it’s immense size – chorus, soloists, organ and large orchestra, it is of sheer breath-taking transcendental quality.

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The ardent alchemist

Autumn is near

What do you call a leaf turning it’s colour ? Do you you think it is beautifully vibrant or do you discard it as old and useless ?

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The wisdom of Rumi

Resilience and Flexibility

How long will you think about this painful life?

How long will you think about this harmful world?
The only thing it can take from you is your body.
Don’t say all this rubbish and stop thinking.
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Walkers don’t drive

Evolution

Sometimes I think it all began when I stopped driving.

Some years ago I moved to a big city and quickly realised  I wouldn’t need a car there.  After decades of driving I found myself walking, riding my bicycle or sitting in the back of a taxi-cab.  In the beginning I would get in the driver’s seat on occasion – on holidays or for trips outside the city, but I did it less and less so.

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Enlightened moments

Ready for the masterpiece. Daniel Barenboim rehearsing Beethoven’s 9th symphony.   Continue reading

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The ardent alchemist

Antilopes (Uganda)

Transformation is the result of all changes on all levels. Nobody can transform by holding on to the status quo.

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