Tag Archives: Presence

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 →

Posted in On the sofa | Tagged awakening, drawing, grounding, Health, Nature, painting, Presence, quigong, spiritual practice, tai qi, tree, yoga | 10 Comments

Pain as an indication to resistance

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Michaela

Conversation #12 between Angelika nd Michaela M: Hi Geli, Good Morning ! A: Hi Michaela! How are you doing? M: Perfect, really good. What shall we talk about today ? Any new insights from listening to John Welwood ? A: … Continue reading →

Posted in On the sofa | Tagged acceptance, awakening, disease, emotions, letting go, living it, pain, Presence, resistance, surrender | 4 Comments

On the sofa with Amy

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Michaela

A conversation between Amy and Michaela M: Hello Amy, I am here. It’s a nice and clear morning in Vienna. How are you ? A: Good morning! Happy Friday. I’m settled into bed with my laptop after another extraordinary day … Continue reading →

Posted in On the sofa | Tagged death, grief, grievance, impermanence, Presence | 1 Comment

There is nowhere to go

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Michaela

Leading a spiritual life means to get comfortable living paradoxes. So what is a paradox then ? Basically it is a statement of an apparent contradiction that expresses a non-dual truth. Puzzlement is the new clarity and “There is nowhere to go” … Continue reading →