Category Archives: Authors

Entrance – Rainer Maria Rilke (in both English and French)

Posted on January 20, 2015 by new desert

Entrance Whoever you are: in the evening step out of your room, where you know everything; yours is the last house before the far-off: whoever you are. With your eyes, which in their weariness barely free themselves from the worn-out … Continue reading →

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How does Grace come in?

Posted on January 18, 2015 by new desert

“How does Grace come in?” is the title of the third episode of my internet-based radio show, Nurturing the Spiritual Spelunker in All of Us. Please have a look at my page at Voice America: http://www.voiceamerica.com/show/2415/nurturing-the-spiritual-spelunker-in-all-of-us Ring the bells that … Continue reading →

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Exploration of the Sacred Wound – in Bill Plotkin’s book

Posted on January 12, 2015 by new desert

Hello Folks, In preparation for the second episode of my radio show this Thursday, January 15th, I would like to post an excerpt from Bill Plotkin’s book, Nature and the Human Soul. This excerpt addresses what Bill calls the “Sacred … Continue reading →

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First Episode of “Nurturing the Spiritual Spelunker in All of Us”

Posted on January 5, 2015 by new desert

You said spelunking? The show airs Thursday, January 8th, at 3PM EST, 21 heures Paris time. http://www.voiceamerica.com/promo/episode/82610 Please tune in! Gilles Nurturing the Spiritual Spelunker in All of Us

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Another Brilliant Quote from Karlfried Graf Dürckheim – The Path of Initiation

Posted on December 30, 2014 by new desert

Hello folks, Here is another brilliant passage from Karlfried Durckheim, excerpted from The Path of Initiation, that touches upon the core of our existence, and our reason for Being. I read something of the same vein last night from Brother … Continue reading →

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Go with your intuition which is always divinely guided

Posted on December 22, 2014 by new desert

Hello folks, Saul’s message below (via John Smallman) is a very beautiful article, and it speaks dearly to me. I experienced three times in three days days this conflict –or struggle–between the loud and pressing voice of the ego and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Life of Rainer Maria Rilke

Posted on December 5, 2014 by new desert

Celebrating the life and work of Rainer Maria Rilke, born December 4, 1875 “Everywhere transience is plunging into the depths of Being… It is our task to imprint this temporary, perishable earth into ourselves so deeply, so painfully and passionately, … Continue reading →

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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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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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