Tag: illusions
The Last Guru
The children’s book, “The last guru”, tells a short and funny story that contains quite a bit of wisdom. I read it recently, and enjoyed how it reminded me of old insights. Yes, it “reminded”, not “taught” me. More and more I come to the conclusion that with all my pondering and struggling to seek … Continue reading The Last Guru
Read more →Faith in the morning
Reflections on changing faith, guided by ‘Alexandra Leaving’ from Leonard Cohen, and Dante’s Vita Nuova.
Read more →Soap Bubbles
There is something very attractive in soap bubbles. The way they float in the air, their lovely soft colours, the glimmering reflections, they really catch the attention. And I’ve recently discovered that they are even more beautiful when they are frozen. Just google for ‘frozen bubble’ and you’ll find the most stunning pictures and tutorials … Continue reading Soap Bubbles
Read more →Consider the lilies
In the afternoon of the 5th of June 2015, I sat down by the waterside, exhausted by everything, completely empty and defeated. Then I looked up and saw the light, rippled in the water, and the tiny flowers brightly lit. “Consider the lilies…” My God was telling me that he was still there. Below the surface of all my failed good intentions, he was there. No need to fight so hard. No need to work so much. Just this: open your eyes and look at what God is doing.
Read more →Ramblings of a pharisee
The following wandering thoughts are about whether or not I was wrong in following the Catholic Apostolic apostles, and what to do now.
Read more →The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
Book review: The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg This is certainly a most intriguing book. I’ve know about it for some time, but never dared to read it, because I had the impression that it would be a really dark book, and indeed it is. This book describes what … Continue reading The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
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