Category Archives: Philosophy

One afflicted by self-doubt

Posted on March 10, 2023 by niebla

“I have the feeling I’m in a preparation phase. But I’ve been in that phase for years – too long. And preparing for what? What is the solution, Swami?”“You have to end this phase.”“But –““And that’s the end of this … Continue reading →

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Octavio Paz

Posted on February 15, 2023 by niebla

We are condemned to kill time: this is how we die, little by little. – Octavio Paz Source: Cuento de dos jardínes, in Octavio Paz, Ladera Este, 1969. English translation by Johannes Beilharz.

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In search of lost time

Posted on July 22, 2020 by niebla

“Everything is maya, nothing is real.”– Sri Shantibindo I opened one of my diaries from the seventies, which seemed real enough, dust & slightly musty smell and all, and read bits and pieces about things I’d done, read, seen, felt, … Continue reading →

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If it’s not religion …

Posted on May 4, 2019 by niebla

“If it’s not religion, they find other reasons – social status, envy, greed, skin color, dress code or dietary habits – to discriminate against each other, kill each other and make war. That’s human nature for you. We are programmed … Continue reading →

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And the Lord spoke

Posted on April 4, 2019 by niebla

“Let there be a Big Bang” (So now we know that both the Bible and Science are right)

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You are the call and the answer

Posted on April 2, 2019 by niebla

“You look pathetic with your fangs half-bared, preparing to moan. I get your drift anytime.”“Pathetic is not in my vocabulary. Self-image is not in my vocabulary. When I see myself in the mirror, I think it’s some other cat.”Sometimes I … Continue reading →

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On finding oneself

Posted on June 29, 2018 by niebla

“I’ve been finding myself for many years and keep discovering an elusive character.” – Sri Shantibindo

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A variation of Murphy’s law

Posted on January 18, 2018 by niebla

Anything that can get snagged will get snagged. – Niebla (© 2018) Based on empiric research.

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Far Eastern Teachings II

Posted on November 13, 2017 by niebla

“I am extremely depressed these days,” the disciple said. “My girlfriend is now my former best friend’s girlfriend, and she took the cat with her as well. I have a degree in Social Sciences and a job frying hamburgers that … Continue reading →

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Far Eastern Teachings I

Posted on October 20, 2017 by niebla

You shall all have eternal life, like it or not. – Swami Vaporananda

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