Category Archives: Words

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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Kabir – Slander

Posted on January 22, 2022 by niebla

Kabir Slander Slander! Slander! People deride me –folks truly love to smear and tarnish.Slander’s my father, slander’s my mother. If your name has been blackened, you’ll go to Vaikuntha –the true Name’s meaning will set itself in your mind. There’s … Continue reading →

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The weather angels are having a bucket feast

Posted on December 2, 2021 by niebla

– Niebla (© 2021)

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Bottlebrush etymology

Posted on June 2, 2021 by niebla

I wonder what bottlebrush was called before there were bottles and brushes. – Niebla Latin name: callistemon. This plant is native to Australia.

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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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Rome, Easter Sunday 2020

Posted on April 12, 2020 by niebla

A dog barks somewherein the neighborhood. Otherwiseeverything locked down. – Niebla (© 2020)

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Many years ago

Posted on October 17, 2019 by niebla

For N. B. I played you my newly burnt CD with Kanika Banerjee songs You said She sounds like a dying goat and laughed and laughed – Niebla (© 2019) NoteKanika Banerjee (1924 – 2000) was an Indian Rabindra Sangeet … Continue reading →

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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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Jasmin

Posted on April 20, 2018 by niebla

I wish I could record the fragrance of its flowers and send it to everyone. – Niebla (© 2018)

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