Thoughts. My head is full of them. Cogito, ergo sum. I think, therefore I am. Do I choose my thoughts, or do they choose me? Do I think, or does thinking happen to me? If I can’t control my thoughts, are they mine, and therefore do I exist? Is there space in me for big thoughts?… Continue reading Living spaciously
Category: Tales
Renaissance 2.0
Lack of concentration and wildly galloping mind is reaping a grim harvest just like Black Death in the Middle Ages. Now the main casualties of being busy are feeling of sufficiency and purpose, and truly creative innovations. There’s a climate crisis and mass extinction of species going on. This time not caused by a meteorite… Continue reading Renaissance 2.0
Tear down the curtain of busyness
The makings of a good day: a well-slept night, an unhurried breakfast, eating with moderation, a reasonable amount of physical exercise, a moment of meditation, thought-provoking reading, good dialogue with the family and other interesting people. To get a proper working day, add ingredients: A clear plan and focused energy to get it done. Spacious… Continue reading Tear down the curtain of busyness
Forestopper
Everybody wants to be a Forerunner. Winner, fast, aggressive. Crossing the line first. But do we have a clear direction, certainty of our goal, shared understanding of success? Have we asked all the people, and other species on this planet? How does one ask the whole planet? Has it already responded? It’s difficult to stop… Continue reading Forestopper
Black belt in mind defence
I’m breathing in. I’m breathing out. It’s easy to calm down when it’s silent outside. What about a busy day at work? When others are trying to infect their anxiety to me? Is my peace of mind dependant on the peacefulness of my surroundings? No worries, my peace comes from within. I have a black… Continue reading Black belt in mind defence
Lighthouse of Presence
A lighthouse doesn’t run around the beach to find a ship to rescue. It stands serenely on a high cliff and lets its own light shine. Is happy to help in case someone notices the light. Doesn’t mind if no one pays attention. I open my light. I am totally present. I know others will… Continue reading Lighthouse of Presence
8th floor
When I was a child I had a recurring nightmare. I am in the elevator – we live in a block of flats, on the 5th floor of a 7-floor building. My mother has forbidden me to use the elevator alone, so I’m nervous. I push button 5, the elevator starts its journey with a… Continue reading 8th floor
Hunter-gatherers of a New Era
We have the brains of hunter-gatherers. Born on the savannah a long time ago. Served us well for a while. Now we’re in offices, staring at laptops, galloping from one meeting to another. Multi-hustling. Economy and Growth must be re-thought: from Gross National Product competitions to communities that help each other. Time must be re-thought:… Continue reading Hunter-gatherers of a New Era
Veggietiger awakens
I realise that I have been sleepwalking in a nightmare of greed, competition and busyness. I decide to awaken and start living a good and meaningful life – including worklife. I decide to start my journey of transcendence: from a man-eating tiger to a vegetarian tiger. The Tales of Transcendence begin… “I’m dreaming. I notice that I’m standing in water. From the reflection in water I see I’ve become a tiger; orange fur, black stripes, sharp teeth and claws. I want meat, lots of meat…”
Tales of Renewal 