Tag Archives: surrender

On addiction

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Michaela

More and more I am coming to the conclusion that the mechanism of addiction is at the core of all our suffering. It is what is keeping us in the world of illusion and it prevents us from seeing what … Continue reading →

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Ultimate control, ultimate surrender

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Michaela

by Giri Ocean Addiction is the ultimate control and the ultimate surrender. It is a paradox that can only be known by going into it. One of the crucial life lessons is to come in alignment with spirit. Personally, I … Continue reading →

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A story of surrender

Posted on November 18, 2010 by dreamfable

by Dreamfable Islam basically means surrender. Personally I would like to explain this as letting go of what I (my ego) want and surrender to what Allah wants. I believe that is about same as ET is talking about saying … Continue reading →

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The Tao is the way

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Michaela

Practicing eternity. Verse 52 from the tao-te-ching is about accepting the shadows in oneself. To turn to oneself and allowing everything to be as it is. The past is nothing but a passing cloud, leaving a shadow. Find the shadow … Continue reading →

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The aviary

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Michaela

On my morning walks I sometimes pass an aviary – a large enclosure that gives the birds a larger living space that allows them to fly and is made to resemble the natural habitat. I often watch those birds – cockatoos … Continue reading →

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Blackout

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Michaela

An observation by Lilli A foggy and dark Tuesday morning, just another busy day in our office. Everybody was trying to answer each and every email immediately. All these young designers just staring at their monitors and trying to design … Continue reading →

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The martyr’s crown

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Michaela

Fidelio is Beethoven’s only opera and he wrote it under considerable  difficulties. In a letter he mentioned that this opera will surely win him a “martyr crown”. Beethoven has been such a teacher on this journey. From the windows of … Continue reading →

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Empowerment

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Michaela

Imagine your life to be genuine and peaceful. Imagine to have access to a great power at your fingertips and to live in harmony with yourself and everyone around you. Imagine yourself having self-reliance and acting with enthusiasm and confidence. … Continue reading →

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The end of suffering

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Michaela

The end of suffering may be closer than you think. Why is it so difficult to surrender and let go? Why are there so many people who understand the principles of spirituality, even have great insights, but still continue to … Continue reading →

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Immortal Beloved

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Michaela

When he lodged in Heiligenstadt, during the summer of 1802, Beethoven did not only have to come to terms with losing his hearing and related to this, his career as a highly sought after conductor – he also lost the … Continue reading →

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