What is Love?

When I was a child I used to equate love with the feeling of warmth. Being cuddled and appreciated. When I was a teenager I used to see love as a special gift from God, as a power to influence the life of others. As a young adult, I saw love as a power of...

Northern lights: I like the night

Image credit Malcolm Manners available on Flickr under Creative Commons. One of my favorite little books of poems is “Northern Lights and Midnight Sun”. It was bought by my friend in Norway many years ago. Norway is a special country on many levels. It...

The world is a mirror

Photo courtesy Alosh Bennett available at Flickr under Creative Commons.   When you are stressed, the whole world seems in turmoil as well. When you are happy, life seems at breeze. The way you perceive the world, people and events reflects back to your inner...

I like you, or on being authentic

Photo courtesy Fe Langdon, available under Creative Commons on Flickr. On being authentic My son loves to talk to strangers. He starts conversations in buses, parks or shops, on playgrounds or even when passing-by a stranger. He has always something to share, discuss...