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About nomadoftheuniverse

Nomad of the Universe, nobody special, Buddhist, student of Ram Dass. I write about happiness, meaning and spirituality. My book on Love Addiction is out on Amazon now.

“Illusionaries” immersive art experience in London, UK

I went to this exhibition end of last year. It was an experience! It’s still on until end of February 2025 (find out more here). A must for anyone who is into plant medicines, mind exploration or Alex Grey’s psychedelic … Continue reading

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I can handle this

Loved this affirmation by Michael Singer which I heard on his podcast. He was talking about how we repress emotions that we can’t process instead of staying with them, facing them and letting them flow through us without causing a … Continue reading

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Practicing the Diamond Sutra with Ken McLeod

Ken McLeod is a U.S.-based teacher of Tibetan Buddhism. He has a talent to explain complex Buddhist concepts in a simple, fun and profound way. I’ve listened to his six-part talk on the Diamond Sutra and highly recommend it. You … Continue reading

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Against Perfectionism Or How to Enjoy Being a Fuck Up by Anthony Tshering

It is important to define what “self-love” is, however. It is not the praise of our parents or society for “doing well” or “achieving.” It is not the easy victories of vanity, of being beloved by the outside world. Those … Continue reading

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Reflecting on the year end and welcoming the new year

It’s that time of the year when we think back and plan ahead. How was your year, fellow nomads? Whereas the main themes for me remain Peace, Freedom and being grateful for the present moment, I like to reflect on … Continue reading

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Affirmation for Freedom

I am free. From karma of all actions — prenatal, past, present — I am free. I forged my own fetters but now I dissolve them with the… torch of wisdom. I alone, through my own past actions, am the … Continue reading

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Courage is…

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Who you are

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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:

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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

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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

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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

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Energy poem #1. A happy person.

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Energy poem #2. Loving awareness.

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