Tag Archives: awakening

Welcome the unease

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Michaela

What is this fear of awakening all about ? What is so scary about letting  go of old beliefs and living one’s full potential? Indeed. Why rather hold on to suffering, to pain and frustration than simply – change? Just … Continue reading →

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On the sofa with Randy O

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Michaela

An exchange between Randy and Michaela M: Hi Randy, good morning. How are you ? R: Judy and I just finished our morning yoga, now she’s off to walk with Lucy (dog). M: Perfect. What kind of yoga are you … Continue reading →

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Our charming little ways…

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Michaela

Letting go is a process. Letting go means to become aware of the way we are used to do things and decide to do it differently. Letting go does not mean to just stop doing something – it means a … Continue reading →

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After Satori arises Samsara, after Heaven ensues Hell

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Michaela

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 … Continue reading →

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Walkers don’t drive

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Michaela

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 … Continue reading →

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Feeling trapped

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Michaela

An enquiry between Angelika and Michaela A: Good merry afternoon, Michaela!!! How are you doing on this Saturday? M: Hi Geli, very merry good afternoon to you too. Have a tea with me ! What is going on in your … Continue reading →

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On the sofa with Martina (cloudform)

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Michaela

A conversation between Martina and Michaela M: Hi Martina. How are you ? Martina: Hi Michaela ~ I’m well thank you. Sorry I’m late, a neighbour called ! M: Never mind. Glad you could make it. Welcome to the sofa. … Continue reading →

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Of Agony and Surrender

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Michaela

The Heiligenstadt Testament When Beethoven was 26 years old  he was already a very successful composer and piano virtuoso.  At this time he began to suffer from buzzing noises and other sounds in his ears, and two years later deafness broke out. In 1802 … Continue reading →

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On the sofa with Paul

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Michaela

A conversation on Beethoven between Paul and Michaela “Music is mediator between spiritual and sensual life.” Ludwig van Beethoven

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The Prodigal Son

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Michaela

A contemplation on a poem by Rudyard Kipling Here come I to my own again, Fed, forgiven and known again, Claimed by bone of my bone again And cheered by flesh of my flesh. The fatted calf is dressed for … Continue reading →

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