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Pluto graduation ceremony ideas
In astrology, today is a very special day for cardinal signs (Capricorn, Aries, Cancer, Libra) — Pluto graduation. I’ll let the amazing AstroTwins summarise what’s going on:
On having no ambition
Western materialism teaches you to put all your attention and determination on making a success of business; but in India we are taught to make that same effort for God. — Yogananda I’ve heard several times in my 30s and … Continue reading
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Relax & Release
Source: The Michael Singer Podcast (Season 1 Episodes 1-2) Whatever problem you are having right now, whatever or whoever is raising your blood pressure, whatever is inconveniencing or pissing you off — above is your solution. Let. It. Go. As Michael Singer … Continue reading
Il Dolce Far Niente. The Art of Doing Nothing.
I am a professional writer these days. I write for money. A big part of writing that I enjoy is research. I’ve been doing research for an Italian skincare client of mine and found this Italian saying, literally “the sweetness … Continue reading
It’s less about what and more about how
God’s plan doesn’t mean there is a grandiose plan or a life purpose you have to achieve—a great master plan for you. It means that you live attuned to the divine will and are guided by wisdom in your day-to-day, … Continue reading
Energy poem #3. Doing energy.
In Buddhism, being at peace, in bliss, and experiencing joy—ideally non-stop—is the ‘goal.’ In my 20s, I often felt expansion, excitement, and a drive to do, explore, and discover. Now, in my 40s, after decades of work, commute, mortgage payments, … Continue reading
Oh how I want to dance around the fire to the sound of the shaman’s drum…
Literally. Please let me know if you are aware of any shamans doing anything like this in the UK. Image source: Polina Legostayeva for Nomad Lectorium
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When you make a £1000 mistake
How do you feel when you make a costly mistake? I’ve done it recently with a DIY project. There were disbelief, anger, and self/ other-blaming but gladly, only momentarily. I’ve practiced radical acceptance and surrendered immediately—if the Universe needs £1000, … Continue reading
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Art therapy – Escher
As a child, I used to see a dream with stairs like this. Escher’s art is playful and mind-blowing. If you like fractals/ repeating patterns, check out his works.
Runaway trolley problem and Buddhism
If you are familiar with the TV show The Good Place, you will remember the hilarious trolley problem scene. Poor Chidi! The problem is ethical: a trolley’s brakes failed and it is hurtling down the tracks, about to kill five … Continue reading
The goal of a spiritual practice
There is no such thing as a goal on a spiritual journey, sorry for the clickbait style title! 😊 The path is non-linear and there is no beginning or end. In fact, it’s not really a path, just an illusion. … Continue reading
“When you have a toothache, you are enlightened”
When you have a toothache, you are enlightened. You realize that not having a toothache is a wonderful thing. If you breathe in and breathe out and become aware of your non-toothache, you touch joy, you touch peace. This practice … Continue reading
ABC’s of dealing with unwanted emotions
I am currently taking the Kriya Yoga course with the Yogananda’s Self-Realization Fellowship. They are very strict on sharing any teachings (as they are easy to misunderstand without contextual knowledge). I am going to share a couple of minor techniques … Continue reading
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