Darkness in the Northern Hemisphere reaches its peak on 21 December at the winter solstice. At the same time, the present times do not look bright for many people. Forms and structures that have been cherished are collapsing, and a sense of uncertainty is spreading about what the future will bring. Artificial intelligence is taking over the work of many jobs, and the transition is leaving many in despair. Now it requires great patience and mindfulness to listen inwardly to wh

In my recent blog newsletter entries, I have written about control dramas and their transformation — patterns we as human beings live out when we are not connected to our own inner energy. THE STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL Each of the control mechanisms mentioned here is rooted in the original fear that, without connection to our parents, we would not be able to survive. In childhood, our parents are indeed the foundation of our survival. And when, as children, we needed energy in or

Complaining is not a helpful trait. Yet many people believe that by using the method of complaining, they can gain certain advantages. In our society, there is often a certain understanding towards those who complain, as many still believe that the world is fundamentally unfair. However, if we lead a spiritual life, we cannot share this view. THE ROOT CAUSE OF COMPLAINING We must ask ourselves whether we become impatient and start grumbling when we are stuck in traffic or wai