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Welcome to Aina's world & stuff
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Creative, bipolar, real, emotional, philosophical. Sometimes I love life, and other times I don't. I've pondered on Life's bigger questions since childhood, and it never ends. I've hardly done anything by the book my entire life, but I'm proud that I live with integrity. Life is too short to try to be someone I'm not!
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Anais Nin and inner traveling

Anais Nin is a huge inspiration to me, and she has been for many years. I think I read her diaries for the first time when I was about 20. She had such a deep impact on me, and I felt so connected wi...

01 may 12

During my month away Ive picked up ART JOURNALING!

Ok, a month has passed since my last post, and blablabla, haha! I just took a break, but didnt plan it to be this long. Sometimes life is enough in itself.Since my last post Ive ended my time in the ...

05 mar 12

BE YOUR UNIQUE SELF, NOT SHAPED BY "NORMAL".

The way I perceive the term "normal" is that it involves numerous of people worldwide who struggle with showing their authentic nature. They find it challenging to follow their own inner drum...

05 feb 12

ZEN STORY: This, too, shall pass

(This is one of my favorite zen stories.)According to an ancient Sufi story, there once lived a king in a Middle Eastern land. The king was continuously torn between happiness and despondancy. The sm...

04 feb 12

AWARENESS: You are not your thoughts, nor your emotions.

Renè Descartes claimed that our existence could be explained through COGITO ERGO SUM,  "I think, therefore I am."Mystics of today (as well as historic people like Siddharta Gau.. .

02 feb 12

A SIMPLER LIFE: To focus on what is RELEVANT.

The human mind can be a very noisy place to be. All kinds of thoughts rambling around, bringing all kinds of emotions to the table. Some thoughts are loud, and others are subtle - like whispering voi...

31 jan 12

BIPOLAR: It doesnt define me, pluss I dont take judging personally.

A diagnosis often gives people a certain image of a person, almost instantly. An image based on what they have heard and read about that particular "label." As with everything else, there are...

27 jan 12

Dear Diary: I have a mind full of frogs!

Dear Diary,Sometimes I think I should make this blog a theme blog. To focus on one subject, and write solely around that topic. Yet, the thing is, Im a very versatile person. Im a little bit all over...

27 jan 12

PAULO COELHO on INSPIRATION TO WRITE A BOOK!

I love this! My favorite author talking very inspiring on the topic of inspiration to get the writing in motion. I love what he says about how we cannot guide the wind - just act on inspiration.Its a...

25 jan 12

ZEN STORY: Why anger shouts, and love whispers

A saint who visited the river Ganges to take a bath, came across a group of family members who were shouting at each other in anger.The saint turned to his diciples with a smile, "Why do people w...

25 jan 12

DEAR DIARY: Im exploring writing games, and love it!

Dear Diary,Ive taken a step back from my writing projects to play around with words and writing games. For me, this is a way of easing off stress and straints Ive put on myself for months. Its a way ...

25 jan 12

DEAR DIARY: Im releasing my creative stress thoughts!

Dear Diary,Last night I fully realized that Ive been stressing a lot regarding my writing projects. Stress and creativity arent compatible, you know.Last summer I was in a very creative flow, and rea...

22 jan 12

THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON BEGINS: GREAT CHANGES!

I studied Chinese Astrology many years ago, because I was curious on the subject. Im not gonna write a lot about what I know about it, just give a few simple facts, before I move on to Dragon.The Chi...

22 jan 12

DEAR DIARY: Am I in group therapy because Im CRAZY?

Dear Diary,"Am I in group therapy because Im insane?" This is a just question, but I laughed as I wrote it. What being "crazy" means is in the eye of the beholder. What perspective yo...

20 jan 12

The secret of the OPTIMIST!!

20 jan 12

DEAR DIARY: I had a one on one with my therapist today!

Dear Diary,Im sitting in bed, and will lay my head down for the day when Im done writing. This has been a good day.After the group therapy, I had a one on one talk with my therapist for one and a hal...

19 jan 12

DEAR DIARY: To simplify my life I have to get clear on my true values.

Dear Diary,Im continuing on my The Simple Life manual. I have to start somewhere to turn my lifestyle and mind simpler and more soulful. Get clear on what I want to fill my life with, and how I want ...

18 jan 12

ZEN STORY: The Gift of Insults

There once lived a great warrior. Though old in age, he could still not be defeated. His reputation made people come from near and far to be his students.One day a young warrior came to the village, ...

18 jan 12

THE ART OF POSITIVE ATTITUDE!

Good morning from this part of the world! Have a good one, whether its day or night where you are at.

18 jan 12

DEAR DIARY: Im going to SIMPLIFY my life!

Dear Diary,Today has been a peaceful day for me. Ive felt calm, having a pyjamas day. I want to have more of these, because I like them.      For 2-3 months now, Ive felt a growing nee...

17 jan 12

DEAR DIARY: Ive been in group therapy for 7 months and Im mad as hell!

Dear Diary,Im angry! Ive been in group therapy for almost 7 months. 4 1/2 hrs, 3 days a week. An intensive group therapy, for sure. Today one of the therapists asked me if Im leaving the group March ...

16 jan 12

WANT SOMETHING? You CAN get it! "Patience my dear"

16 jan 12

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE!

15 jan 12

"ENDRE KURS TAKK!" Hahahahahaha!

Helt genialt!!

15 jan 12 1 person likes this

DEAR DIARY: Ive been very different all of my life, an outsider.

Dear Diary,Since childhood, Ive been different than people in my surroundings. Different thoughts, focus and dreams. For instance, Ive never dreamt about finding a prince, getting married, having a f...

15 jan 12

HERES TO THE CRAZY ONES!

The first time I saw this video I started crying, and watched it about 10 times in a row. Why? Because it spoke directly to me, or at least thats what I felt it did. I was overwhelmed by thoughts abo...

15 jan 12

DEAR DIARY: TO CREATE IS TO DESTROY!

Dear Diary,I just found this note on google, and it really pushed my buttons. Im grateful for finding this note!These words really resonated with me, and I feel them. Have experienced them, and still...

14 jan 12

ZEN STORY: Not dead yet

The Emperor asked Zen master Gudo, "What happens to a man of enlightenment after death?""How should I know?" replied Gudo."Because you are a master," answered the Emperor."...

14 jan 12

JAGGI VASUDEV - The Basis of Your Fear

I love this man. He is so down-to-Earth, and his insights are tremendeous. Im in love with his eyes, and his calm presence. One of our times greatest spiritual teachers. He never "serves"...

14 jan 12

DEAR DIARY: Sometimes I dont get this Life.. and what is Existence?

Dear Diary,Sometimes I dont get this life, and other times I feel I get it all. Why is that? Sometimes I find Life confusing, and at other times I wonder if I am the cause of my confusion? It might b...

13 jan 12

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