Tag Archives: Giving

The desire to give

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Michaela

This is not crazy. This makes sense. This is how we want to live.

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In the spirit of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Michaela

Christmas is about giving. But it is not the egoic “giving” that we encounter during the Christmas season in the Western society.  The abundance and extravagance, the gluttony and self-indulgence, the over-saturation and surfeit. There is another kind of giving: … Continue reading →

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Give your Life

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Michaela

It suits the generous one to give money, but truly the generosity of the lover is to surrender the soul. If you give bread for god’ sake, you will be given bread in return; if you give your life for … Continue reading →

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On Forgiveness

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Michaela

A discourse between Justme and Michaela J: Michaela, a lot of times the subject of forgiveness appears. It is a subject which a lot of people find difficult. Some think perhaps there is a certain limit to forgiveness – that … Continue reading →

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Measure for Measure

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Michaela

A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.” Allow me a few thoughts to start off the subject, because it is … Continue reading →

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Giving is receiving

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Michaela

Why is it is more blessed to give than to receive ? There is no answer yet and I don’t blame you because I could not find one either. Actually, I think it is not true. I hope this is … Continue reading →

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