Author: Per Hydén
The Connection Conference
The other day when I was loading the dishwasher in our summerhouse I came to think of an activity we have done with my side of the family which I am very grateful for. Namely; Family Conferences. I thought it would be nice to devote this post to these Family Conferences, which I like to … Continue reading The Connection Conference
So be it; thoughts on meditation and Centering Prayer
Doesn't meditation seem inviting? Sitting calm and mindful, embracing the present while recharging the body and mind. If you are on Instagram and want some inspiration this is what you will find, preferably with a waterfall, the Ubud rainforest or sandy embraced horizon in the background. The picture of meditation I've had for my whole … Continue reading So be it; thoughts on meditation and Centering Prayer
Reflections, gratitude and Thunder
Once again I want to share some of my reflections on the blog. It seems I get a certain passion and will of writing when I'm either travelling or some major event happens in life. Needless to say, the past six months have been a major challenging event for the entire world. I have been … Continue reading Reflections, gratitude and Thunder
Freedom
Is freedom the shackles of humanity, fooling ourselves to believe foremost in ourselves? However, freedom could also be the proof, the proof of our love, honesty and commitments. With freedom comes choice, choice leads to consequence. Freedom alone as the outmost value, is an outcome none can foresee. Nevertheless, when freedom exists among us, with … Continue reading Freedom
Instinct
We try to fill our lives with meaning, only to know we're simply grasping for air. Peace within and a happy life, seconds of joy perishing. Facing awareness and reflection, aiming honesty to oneself. Could there be other answers, or are past moments my cornerstone? Relation of us, the mirror of what is. The marriage … Continue reading Instinct
Forgotten time
Are forgotten memories valuable or meaningful? Are experiences that do not get recognition or get documented worth it? Is it worth living even if others don’t know it? I walked the Routeburn Track with a friend a few days ago. It is a 32 kilometer long hiking trail outside of Queenstown. We walked it over … Continue reading Forgotten time
Pilgrim
Countless the steps of past Grass, root and rock lies ahead Solitude will never stand last Home can never be constant A piece of wood my friend The comfort when misery strikes How we can endure to the end Earth will never choose only us How I wish for the meaning of things My dreams … Continue reading Pilgrim
Religion in Peace and Conflict
Religious groups’ way of protest. That is the topic of the research I’m participating in here at the University of Otago. I’m a research assistant at the National Centre for Peace and Conflict in Dunedin for two months. The research is part of my master studies in peace and conflict at Uppsala University. The purpose … Continue reading Religion in Peace and Conflict
Majestic Soaring
I’ve seen it. I saw it soaring majestically in the blue sky. It was the emperor of the air. The Albatross. On the Otago Pensinsula there is a Royal Albatross Centre sitting on the far edge of the cape. A lighthouse marks the entrance of the harbor inlet and the magnificent birds are circulating it … Continue reading Majestic Soaring
Reflections of a grain 