Inspiration
Reflection of the day
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
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
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
Dialectic Track
The other day I walked the Pineapple Track here in Dunedin. I was accompanied by a friend who is a resident at Abbey College as well. The trail (which is called pineapple track because people use to bring pineapples and eat while walking the steep hill) goes from the valley Dunedin city center is located … Continue reading Dialectic Track
Wind
Seen all the land and ocean From branch to mountain top Wave to storm The new beginning Never regret, never looking back Next hill, next city, next person Alive and brisk Hair will dance Leaves will play Majestic and lifting Paint the clouds Birds soar and join Wind, always a new beginning
Diwali and the poor
I have now lived six weeks in this city of light and I’ve almost been seven weeks in India. Yesterday Diwali – the festival of lights – started. There are lights and candles everywhere making Banaras into a glowing marble. We took the opportunity to gather all the Swedish students and have dinner on the … Continue reading Diwali and the poor
Reflections of a grain 