Tag Archives: universe

Do you feel lonely tonight? #happiness #quora

Posted on January 18, 2020 by

I write about happiness and meaning here but also on Quora. I wanted to re-post my answer below (source). When you feel the familiar chill breeze of the void opening within you, the deafening vibration of the growing vacuum, the … Continue reading →

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The joy of missing out

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

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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Emptying further – Kali meditation

Posted on January 4, 2020 by

In the Kali Meditation, Ram Dass urges us to offer our insecurities, frustrations, anger and all the things that take us out of the flow of the universe and prevent us from getting to that place we call home – … Continue reading →

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Emptiness practice – spending time with family during holidays

Posted on December 28, 2019 by

Remember this post? This year I am blessed with family staying over the holidays – paraphrasing Ram Dass, I will uncover my “secret stash” and “burn in the fire, cooking my seeds” 🙂 Normally I would lose my shit at … Continue reading →

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Emptiness practice – stuff

Posted on December 21, 2019 by

Inspired by Ram Dass’s story of burning his possessions, his “stash”, and hopefully an impending house move (nomads never stop! 😊), I decided to go through the “memory boxes” where I store sentimental stuff – photos, travel souvenirs, small gifts … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 14, 2019 by

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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My book on love addiction is now out on Amazon!

Posted on December 12, 2019 by

It’s a truth universally acknowledged, that a writer in possession of a blog, must be in want of publishing a book 🙂 I went the self publishing route and did it. My mini guide to healing love addiction is now … Continue reading →

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