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  • Attitude (C. SWINDOLL)

    Attitude (C. SWINDOLL)

    “The longer I live,

    the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.

    Attitude, to me, is more important than facts.

    It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think, say or do.

    It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill.

    It will make or break a company… a church… a home.

    The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we embrace for that day.

    We cannot change our past…

    we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way.

    We cannot change the inevitable.

    The only thing we can do is play the one string we have, and that is our attitude…

    I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

    And so it is with you… we are in charge of our Attitudes.”

    Holger:
    I like Charles’ 10/90% formula.

    I had my own attempt to become scientific:
    “The sense of separation
    is 10% faulty thinking
    and 90% muscle-memory.”

    Yes, attitude is fundamental, but who is in charge?

    Is there a personal, separate “me” that can change, or is beneficial change the byproduct of a deeper embrace of Being; seeing that we are not who we think we are.

  • My Dutch Woman

    My Dutch Woman

    I have nothing to protect,
    I am not afraid to be hurt.

    I am not this body-mind called Holger,
    yet beyond doubt, I AM!

    My happiness and fulfillment
    is not dependent on circumstances.

    Inner space – peace from the mind – come by grace; are priceless gifts, our birthright.

    The me-belief, the hunger to be someone, was the veil hiding in plain sight what I was longing for.

    Meeting and loving my Dutch Woman is not added from outside, but a maturity and ripeness beyond words.

    It is wonderful to share,
    for the benefit of all,
    which includes myself.

    Love,
    Holger

    PS: One day… MatingDepartment.com, just for fun.

  • Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 29

    Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 29

    Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 29 in B-Flat Major, Op. 106 Hammerklavier 3. Adagio sostenuto

    Alfred Brendel

    Brendel was born on 5 January 1931 and died on 17 June 2025.

    Alfred Brendel was a Czech‑born Austrian pianist, writer, and lecturer, widely regarded as one of the great interpreters of the Austro‑German canon, especially Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart, and Liszt. His playing is often described as architectural, lucid, and intellectually rigorous, with a strong emphasis on fidelity to the score rather than overt personal display.

    Perplexity.ai

    Thank you Rupert Spira for recommending Beethoven’s 29th!

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    Thank you Rick for recommending #5!
    Different dynamics than #29 🎉.

    I am very happy that Elsbeth found such a. loving friend ❤️ in you!

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