The Present Moment
“You can take a step and touch the earth in such a way that you establish yourself in the present moment; you will arrive in the here and the now. You don’t need to make any effort at all. Your foot touches the earth mindfully, and you arrive firmly in the here and the now. … Continue reading
Creating Something
“If you want to really hurt your parents, and you don’t have the nerve to be gay, the least you can do is go into the arts. I’m not kidding. The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no … Continue reading
A Definition Of Symphony
“To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not, rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly, talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, … Continue reading
Advice On The Secret To A Loving & Lasting Marriage
Let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. Fill each other’s cup but drink not from one cup. Give one another of your … Continue reading
A New Year, A New Day
First day of the New Year. It’s time to shine for a new day. Forget your past, Your sorrow, your pain. New ideas are waiting ahead. It’s time to recall all your memories, Beautiful dreams that remain uncovered, Painful parts of life when your heart gets crushed. But don’t be afraid. The future is in … Continue reading
Give Me My Space
Give me a minute To read the stars Lamenting in their stories Their laboured twinkling far and sparse Give me this moment To stumble and swoon My branches reaching for The faraway moon Give me a while To be one with the universe Hear the colliding planets As they spill their mournful verse Give me … Continue reading
Princess Theodora von Auersperg 