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Nurturing the Gift of Seeking is about a spiritual "destination," a journey within, a new beginning, that eventually takes us where we are meant to arrive. Some call it Home, yet I am not sure what Home means, and where it is. Enjoy the journey, dear Ones! On this journey, what matters, first and foremost, is our seeking spirit. And the seed of perseverance--or faith, if you will. Happy journey, dear fellow Sisters and Brothers!

The Way of Transformation – a Brilliant Quote from Karlfried Graf Dürckheim

Posted on November 26, 2014 by new desert

“The person who, being truly on the Way, falls upon hard times in the world will not, as a consequence, turn to that friend who offers him refuge and comfort and encourages his old self to survive. Rather, he will … Continue reading →

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Tilokal Lake (the Frozen Lake)

Posted on November 20, 2014 by new desert

Tilokal Lake (“The Frozen Lake”) In this high place it is as simple as this, leave everything you know behind. Step toward the cold surface, say the old prayer of rough love and open both arms. Those who come with … Continue reading →

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The Power of Forgiveness and Love

Posted on October 21, 2014 by new desert

The Power of Forgiveness and Love Cleansing the Past to Flood the Future October 16 Today, Thursday, October 16, was a beautiful day. I would like to consecrate the beauty of each and every day with one of the prayers … Continue reading →

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Go Deeper than Love

Posted on October 4, 2014 by new desert

Go Deeper than Love Go deeper than love, for the soul has greater depths, love is like the grass, but the heart is deep wild rock molten, yet dense and permanent. Go down to your deep old heart, and lose … Continue reading →

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A voyage across Consciousnesses, Languages and Worldviews

Posted on September 29, 2014 by new desert

September 28 As a family, we recently returned from a vacation to France, the land of my origin and a mystical place in many ways. Within that three-week vacation, we took a trip to the region of Auvergne to get … Continue reading →

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Book of Hours, II, 16 — Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted on September 25, 2014 by new desert

Book of Hours, II, 16 — Rainer Maria Rilke II, 16 How surely gravity’s law, strong as an ocean current, takes hold of even the strongest thing and pulls it toward the heart of the world. Each thing – each … Continue reading →

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Back into my Calling!

Posted on August 14, 2014 by new desert

Back into my Calling! Today is a beautiful day. It is mostly sunny, I mean when the sun doesn’t play hide and seek with the clouds, and cool. It feels pleasant, like a breezy summer day. It is good to … Continue reading →

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I believe in all – Je crois by Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted on July 28, 2014 by new desert

I believe in all — Rainer Maria Rilke I believe in all that has never yet been spoken. I want to free what waits within me so that what no one has dared to wish for may for once spring clear without … Continue reading →

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What is it you plan to do…with your one wild and precious life?

Posted on June 24, 2014 by new desert

The Summer Day Who made the world? Who made the swan, and the black bear? Who made the grasshopper? This grasshopper, I mean– the one who has flung herself out of the grass, the one who is eating sugar out … Continue reading →

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Love after Love

Posted on June 19, 2014 by new desert

Love after Love The time will come when, with elation, you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror, and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again … Continue reading →

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