On Sunday, I visited my old garden, the one I grew from scratch on poor soil and against all warnings by neighbours who thought that I was “doing that son of a bitch of a landlord a favour that he did not deserve” – let’s say, I had more reactions of incomprehension than curiosity orContinue reading “Contagious Gardening”
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Bloom (And Do Not Interfere)
#thrivingnature #approveofthriving #resonance #goingup #endingthewar #coexistence What would you do, if no one changed? If your Mom, Dad, relatives, “women”, “men”, politicians, whatever group of people you wish could be someone else than who they are stayed exactly as they are? Would you still stay in your neighbourhood? Would you stay in your job? WouldContinue reading “Bloom (And Do Not Interfere)”
Water, Nature, and Deep Looking
Dehydration, stress and fear can be the reason for poor attention, interrupted and slow thoughts, indecision and repeated mistakes. Drink a lot of water. De-stress by spending time in nature. Examine your fears. (Some have something to teach you – and can make you a proactive participant. Others show you what you can eliminate forContinue reading “Water, Nature, and Deep Looking”
Cut Your Losses, Be Present to the Good
A few weeks ago, I listened to a podcast with people who have had near-death experiences. All returned to life with a new perspective about what life is about and that the limits to our lifetime are a call to focus on what is important. One of the speakers made an impression on me byContinue reading “Cut Your Losses, Be Present to the Good”
It’s A New Chapter
It is funny how we grasp for a symbol — a “trophy” or a life event — that marks a new chapter in life… when all we need to do is just walk into it. Just claim it when it is yours. NJ 24 July 2016
Looking Forward to More Great Music
When there is an abundance of great new music (right now is such a time; I hear a lot of unknown – to me – songs that have fetching rhythms, meaningful lyrics, and solid singers), a huge shift in consciousness is about to happen. When art sucks (and much of the art of the earlyContinue reading “Looking Forward to More Great Music”
Expensive Promises
#newage #outoftouchwithreality #verbalunlivedphilosophies #phonyteachers #tooexpensive The attempt to liberate yourself from programming and negative, cyclical experiences belongs to psychology, not to spirituality. Although it feels great to be free, and it is very rewarding to use energy for the aim of self-liberation, a lot of gurus and new agers have nothing to offer beyond that.Continue reading “Expensive Promises”
Magic
Oh, the only magic is love. Use it and you will perform miracles. NJ 24 July 2014
The Zone of Lovely
Whether something comes to us freely or with a lot of effort is quite irrelevant. What counts is the feeling that it elicits. When we like it, we take care of it. Ambivalence or outright dislike can not draw out responsibility and loving behaviour — not in the long run. What we truly care aboutContinue reading “The Zone of Lovely”
Preferences Communicate Consciousness
Just for today, I am grateful for the abundant proof I have been given that a person’s consciousness captures the present and sets the stage for her / his future. Therefore, if your intent is to really know another person, observe her / his consciousness. If you really want to understand chapters of your life,Continue reading “Preferences Communicate Consciousness”
Mind Your Mind
Aware of your blessings, one encounter will not affect you too much. But while unaware of your blessings, that one cheeser can mess you up big time. What this means is that your mind is susceptible. That is a good thing only after you have accepted that you are the nurturer of your mind. IfContinue reading “Mind Your Mind”
A Little Prosocial Calm
A little prosocial calm goes a long way. It is an attitude that will never go out of style. It can restore faith in humanity, and it can revive trust in yourself. It amplifies all your good qualities in the eyes of others, and it brings kindness to how you relate to yourself. Make useContinue reading “A Little Prosocial Calm”
Set the Tone
Set the tone in your home, in your work place, and with your friends, then the chaos outside will rattle you less. It may not be easy to establish respect and love (with those who can’t appreciate it), but it is the one thing you will not need to undo later on, it is theContinue reading “Set the Tone”
Gift to the Giver
How many of your blessings do you enjoy simply by living on earth? Is it fair to say that the earth provided almost everything that adds to your health and happiness? Why don’t you find a spot you enjoy on this day and tell the earth, “Thank You for Everything”? “Thank you for everything IContinue reading “Gift to the Giver”
Taking Care of the Earth
Taking care of the earth is taking care of our being on earth, starting with my being on earth. NJ22 July 2016
Happy Birthday, George Clinton.
Thank you for oozing endless, ecstatic elation. Thank you for writing the soundtrack to my happiest memories. I suggest that a pleasure centre in the brain be named after you, in your honour. Many scrumptious returns to you. \♡/ NJ 22 July 2012
Tomatoes, Zero Waste
Not only can you clone your (best) tomatoes from branches, you can also add the leaves to your dishes. Give it a try in a salad, in tomato sauce or in pesto. The leaves taste quite similar to the fruit. Like the herb version, less watery and succulent, but with the familiar, and enhanced, aromaContinue reading “Tomatoes, Zero Waste”
Viva Carlos
A memory of a Santana concert in 2018: Between the songs, Carlos shared highly uplifting ideas about how a collective choice for love can impact the conditions in which we live, heal even unwell situations, make those we come in contact with think in fresh ways, find solutions, stop engaging in harm, and how itContinue reading “Viva Carlos”
New moon in Cancer
Happy new moon in Cancer. New moons are the most cleansing days of every moon cycle. You can benefit from that by giving your body a digestive break, by cleaning objects that need cleaning, by cleaning up your house. Cancer is the astrological archetype most connected to “home” and family “stuff”. Today is an excellentContinue reading “New moon in Cancer”
Carlos’ Words
“You know, where we are today is instead of giving somebody a fish or teaching somebody how to fish, let us investigate who owns the lake. Keep it pristine. Don’t pollute it. Don’t trash your water, your mind, your body.” Carl♡s Santana, born on 20 July 1947 I appreciate the food for thought and theContinue reading “Carlos’ Words”
Nanda Jurela 