We only live in the moment. This often sounds like an accusation. You shouldn't just live in the moment; think about the future, be aware of your responsibilities. Living in the moment is seen as daydreaming, as unproductive and escapist in many modern societies. For those who have time beyond mere survival in a capitalist, socialist, or any other kind of economy and can spare some time for themselves, the great driving force seems to be to leave something behind:...
Contemporary art is obsessed with the „next step.“ The avant-garde, the unprecedented, the new and unique. Yet, in the pursuit of the new, we lose sight of something essential: artistic practice itself. Artistic practice isn't just about pushing boundaries. It belongs to those who use art for self-exploration, spiritual practice, healing, therapy, or craft. But in today's culture, especially in the West, we act as if...
When I began reading the Upanishads, I realized that the inner path I had embarked upon was leading me into an extraordinarily beautiful inner landscape. Discovering that this inner landscape is connected to cosmic consciousness made me aware of the important work I must undertake—what people often call “inner work.” As I committed myself to this inner work, I focused on how I was feeling, who I am, and what I must face. What are my shadows? My insecurities? My…
Many of my friends have a strong will, they are creative, they design, they do, they act, they make... They confront the world with their own will and add to it or refuse to accept it as it is. This creates creativity, change. It is the power of Shakti, the creative energy of the universe. I am different, I observe, I try to understand the world as it is. I don't want to change it, even though I see a lot of suffering and injustice, I observe, I listen...
Karl Marx and Charles Darwin shaped the world view of the 20th century. However, a movement emerged in India that freed itself from colonial shackles and revived the wisdom of Indian philosophy.
Yesterday, I ended the year with a shared meditation. It was beautiful, peaceful, focused. And shortly, I want to go to the sea for a little swim; it seems like a good start to me. I'm letting what I've experienced in the last few years and decades pass before my inner eye. I've lived in different places in different countries. It was exciting: different customs and traditions, languages, cultures, different sensory impressions, from nature and cuisine, to architecture, celebrations, etc. I...
Highways have always been special places for me. Most of the time, I wasn't under time pressure; I rarely had to get from A to B by a certain time. Rather, highways are travel routes. I find myself in transitional states there, a kind of no-man's-land with endless possibilities. That opens up room for thought. Often, these rooms are simply empty. The brain is busy navigating safely in traffic. It's a pleasant form of occupation; consciousness is occupied and alert, a mistake would be fatal. When I...
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