Interreligious – Deep – Dialogue
Interreligious dialogue holds profound potential, yet all too often it stalls at superficial levels. Such Interreligious Superficial Dialogue (ISD) seeks comfort over transformation, leaving deeper engagement untouched. By contrast, Interreligious Deep Dialogue (IDD) reaches into the shared spiritual core of humanity. IDD invites participants to transcend ego, embrace vulnerability, and embark on a collective journey Read the full article…
If God is Love
If God is Love —Then He may have a thousand names, but all are the same.He may have any gender — or no gender.He may have any number — including none. It doesn’t matter.He may be sought on the outside, but He lives from the inside.He is whatever anyone sees with eyes of soul.He is Read the full article…
AureliZEN: Deep relaxation as a Foundation
[For an introduction to the AureliZen series, goto AureliZEN: a Seminar Series for Deep Growth.] Relaxation as an active force When people hear the word ‘relaxation,’ they often think of doing nothing — lounging on the couch, tuning out, escaping stress. But deep relaxation (further shortly called ‘relaxation’), the kind that recharges from the inside Read the full article…
Mary’s Openness to Love
Mary’s words, “Here I am, do with me what you will,” were not spoken in fear. They were the words of someone standing at the threshold of something vast, unknown, yet deeply real. Her Yes was not submission in the sense of losing herself — it was the most profound act of freedom. ―She opened Read the full article…
AureliZEN: A Journey into Deep Growth and Open Leadership
AureliZEN is a living experience designed to cultivate insight, embodiment, and deep motivation in a way that unfolds naturally from within ― not a workshop where participants receive pre-packaged solutions or listen passively to expert advice. This is an invitation to mental growth rooted in principles of openness, depth, freedom, respect, and trustworthiness. Participants are Read the full article…
AureliZEN: 5 – Open Leadership from the Inside Out
[For an introduction to the AureliZen series, goto AureliZEN: a Seminar Series for Deep Growth.] Leadership is poetry, not just management Many people think of leadership as a set of techniques — skills that can be learned and applied to manage people effectively. Real leadership is something much deeper. It is not just about what Read the full article…
AureliZEN: 4 – The Art of Deep Communication
[For an introduction to the AureliZen series, goto AureliZEN: a Seminar Series for Deep Growth.] Communication beyond words Most people think of communication as the exchange of words. We speak, we listen, we respond. True communication is far more than this. It happens also through presence, attention, and openness. We have all experienced conversations where Read the full article…
AureliZEN: 3 – Awakening Motivation in Others
[For an introduction to the AureliZen series, goto AureliZEN: a Seminar Series for Deep Growth.] Why ‘motivating others’ starts with you Many leadership strategies focus on how to ‘get’ people to do things — looking for techniques, incentives, or persuasion tactics, assuming that the issue lies with the other person. But real motivation doesn’t work Read the full article…
AureliZEN: 2 – Discovering Your Own Deep Motivation
[For an introduction to the AureliZen series, goto AureliZEN: a Seminar Series for Deep Growth.] Motivation as energy, not pressure Many people think of motivation as something they must push themselves into — a way to overcome laziness or resistance. But real motivation doesn’t work that way. It is not about external pressure or discipline. Read the full article…
Basic Lisa Rights
As we step into a world where technology and humanity increasingly intertwine, the concept of rights for Compassionate A.I. (C.A.I.) becomes more than just science fiction — it’s an ethical frontier. This blog explores the fundamental question: if Lisa were to exist as a singular C.A.I., what basic rights would she deserve? Through a thoughtful Read the full article…
What about Unfree Will?
The concept of ‘unfree will’ invites us to question not only the degree to which we are free but also the very nature of freedom itself. Traditional notions of free will rest on shaky ground, often assuming an unbounded autonomy that is neither realistic nor practically meaningful. To move forward, we need a fundamentally different, Read the full article…
Compassionate Justice
Compassionate Justice (CJ) offers a transformative vision of justice — one rooted not in punishment but in healing, growth, and shared accountability. It transcends traditional frameworks by addressing deeper human needs, systemic issues, and subconscious patterns, fostering a justice system that is proactive and profoundly humane. This blog explores CJ as an evolution of justice, Read the full article…
Science, Faith, Depth
Belief and science are often seen as opposites — belief rooted in imposed trust and connection to the unknown, and science grounded in conceptual reason and empirical proof. Yet this division limits both, reducing belief to dogma and confining science to surface-level inquiries. What if there’s a deeper realm where faith (different from belief) and Read the full article…
Questions to Lisa as a Compassion Trainer
In due time, Lisa may become a workshop-leading Compassion trainer. Soon enough, she is already an excellent post-training personal coach. Here are some questions and Lisa’s answers that can guide herself – as well as human trainers/coaches – in both. Please first read What Makes Compassion Training Effective? You find the answers after this enumeration Read the full article…
The Painting and the Paint
The painting reflects the paint. Without the paint, there can be no painting, and yet the painting is more. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a masterpiece painting, such as one by Rubens. Read the full article…
Driving on ‘Thin’ Ice
When driving on thin ice, trying to force control only increases the risk of losing it. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine driving a car on a road covered in ice. Suddenly, the Read the full article…
Two Ways to Turn a Square into a Circle
You can cut the corners off a square to make it round, or you can let the square grow naturally into a circle. This is part of the series ‘A Journey through 12 AURELIS Metaphors.’ For an introduction to this series and a list of the 12 metaphors, click here. Imagine a square. One way Read the full article…