Category Archives: Bits and pieces

There is a crack in everything

Posted on March 16, 2009 by bengt

I am a fan of Leonard Cohen and there is a part in the Anthem lyrics that means a lot: There is a crack in everything That’s how the light gets in. In other words, we need to be open … Continue reading →

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9 reasons for reincarnation

Posted on January 27, 2009 by bengt

I came across this quote today: Sex is one of the nine reasons for reincarnation, the other eight are unimportant. Henry Miller It made me smile…

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What The Bleep Do We Know!?

Posted on January 15, 2009 by bengt

I know I am late on this but last night I watched the movie What The Bleep Do We Know!? and I loved it. The movie is an interesting mix, sharing knowledge and ideas but also raising questions. The following … Continue reading →

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Ganesha: Lord of Success – the Hindu Elephant-Deity

Posted on December 24, 2008 by bengt

Three friends of mine have been in India and bought me a present. I got a small statue of Ganesh or Ganesha, the Hindu Elephant-Deity. I of course had to find out more about this god and what I found … Continue reading →

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Life is so like a bluebird

Posted on September 4, 2008 by bengt

This text turned up in a comment at cheerfulmonk.com, a blog I read, and it says something about life: Oh, life is so like a bluebird The poet Omar hath said. Sometimes it sings at your window, And sometimes it … Continue reading →

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Google and Chagall

Posted on July 7, 2008 by bengt

I like the way Google changes their logo to celebrate things. Today their logo is inspired by Chagall, it is his birthday. I like Google start page, clean and neat with few distractions. A focused search tool.

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Meditation T-shirt

Posted on June 8, 2008 by bengt

I browsed YogaDirect.com and found a Yoga T-Shirt with text about meditation. The text made me smile: “Meditation – Better than sitting around all day doing nothing…”

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Earth Hour

Posted on March 29, 2008 by bengt

BBC writes about Cities dim lights for environment. Residents in towns and cities around the world are preparing to turn out the lights for an hour, to highlight the threat of climate change. “Earth Hour” begins in Sydney, Australia, at … Continue reading →

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Eyes over Africa

Posted on March 22, 2008 by bengt

The site Eyes over Africa has terrific photos of Africa, taken from above by Michael Poliza. There are over 200 photos to browse through. Note: This text is published at btwendel.com. If you see it elsewhere they are using my … Continue reading →

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FiveFingers, a different shoe

Posted on March 13, 2008 by bengt

Vibram FiveFingers is a totally different shoe. It was named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2007. They have expanded the definition of barefooting: barefooting (bare•foot•n) n. 1. The exhilarating joy of going barefoot without leaving yourself exposed; 2. … Continue reading →

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