Category Archives: quotes

Everything and Nothing. Order and Disorder. Disorder is the fate of everything.

Posted on April 5, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

I love physics because it’s weird 😊 I’ve watched two awesome physics documentaries (on Amazon Prime) called “Everything and Nothing. The Amazing Science of Empty Space” and “Order and Disorder: The Forces that Drive the Universe”. My mind has been … Continue reading →

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Living in the time in between

Posted on April 4, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

I am envious of those who, unlike me, can stay productive and positive in such uncertain times. I missed a blog post last week because I’ve been struggling. Psychologists call what many of us are experiencing grief. I’d add uncertainty … Continue reading →

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“Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It” by Kamal Ravikant

Posted on March 14, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

I mentioned this book before – it is how I discovered Wayne Dyer. It came recommended by Tim Ferriss. I don’t follow Tim, but occasionally get sent links to his podcasts or blog posts, and one of his posts that … Continue reading →

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“Dying to be me” by Anita Moorjani #book #psychedelics

Posted on March 7, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

I discovered Wayne Dyer through Kamal Ravikant. I discovered Anita Moorjani through Wayne Dyer. Synchronicity at work 😊

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Our deepest fear

Posted on February 9, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

This is the reason why we put off working on things that we know are important, why we procrastinate, why we settle. We are not afraid of failure, we are afraid of success, however crazy this sounds.

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The joy of missing out

Posted on January 11, 2020 by nomadoftheuniverse

I am an INFJ, a personality type according to the Myers-Briggs test which turns out to be quite rare (estimated 1% of the population). Personality types are not 100% science. But to me, learning that I was INFJ and key … Continue reading →

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“Who is spared in the end from leaving?” — Songs by Cacamatzin

Posted on December 14, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I’ve been looking for this poem for years! I first saw it at The British Museum’s Aztec exhibition ages ago and found it recently in the old photos. The poem is by Cacamatzin, the Aztec ruler of Texcoco (source here). … Continue reading →

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New practice: love the season you hate

Posted on October 19, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

Source: Tricycle The onset (onslaught) of the austere British autumn with its chills, wool layers and mandatory cold (or in my case sinusitis) reminded me that I am not a big fan of winter. I love spring which is filled … Continue reading →

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Kafka on stillness

Posted on August 10, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I have left my corporate job recently and have been on a mini retirement mainly exploring and embracing emptiness from a buddhist perspective (or as my husband puts it, doing not much 🙂 ). I am reading books on stillness … Continue reading →

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This 👇

Posted on July 27, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

This sums up the manifesto of this blog, my key values and is a signpost for anyone starting on a spiritual journey.

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Embrace your greatness. Do not give up.

Posted on July 13, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse
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If you want change…

Posted on June 29, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

This quote sums up my life at the moment 🙂 Uncertainty, here I come! Open the void… This week is the last week at my job, a start of my mini retirement and several personal projects 🙂

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Purpose is not about ‘what should I do’…

Posted on June 1, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

Purpose is not about ‘what should I do’ but rather ‘who am I and how can I act in a manner that is true to myself?’ Mind blown. We are fulfilling our soul’s purpose just by being here and being … Continue reading →

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Let Go, Let In, Let Be

Posted on May 18, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

Ciara Sherlock read this poem that she wrote during the ritual we did at the retreat. The last line sounds like a mantra. Nomads of consciousness – enjoy. You are here, now, Nothing to achieve, nowhere to go, The tie … Continue reading →

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Among Strong Men – a poem by Hafiz

Posted on May 11, 2019 by nomadoftheuniverse

I have learnt so much at and still continue to learn from the retreat. This was one of the poems and quotes that the guides have put on the wall in the hall. Hafiz is a poet from Persia from … Continue reading →

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