by Ela | Jan 28, 2017 | Being, Reflection, Self mastery, Understanding
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...
by Ela | Feb 4, 2016 | Being, Learning, Reflection, Self mastery, Stories
Being and Doing Sometimes you decide to take a specific challenge in life, such as a pilgrimage to a Holy Place, writing and publishing a book, or finishing a marathon. Other times, the challenges will find you, whether you welcome them or not ;): How to raise a child...
by Ela | Dec 3, 2014 | Being, Books, Reflection
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...
by Ela | Nov 26, 2014 | Consciousness, Reflection, Self mastery
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...
by Ela | Aug 10, 2014 | Being, Reflection, Stories
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...
by Ela | Jul 2, 2014 | Learning, Music, Reflection
“Life is a lot like Jazz… it’s best when you improvise.” George Gershwin Photo courtesy, Hailey E. Herrera, available on Flickr, under Creative Commons. There comes a moment when you begin to grasp how to live your life. Maybe it is not...