Little Viciente
The Story of the PlaceLittle Viciente is a small retreat in the Northern Highlands of Hungary, where the forest begins. It's bordering between the two worlds: a row of bushes next to an old, green fence marks the line between the village (civilization) and the wilderness (the untamed world of nature and inspiration).
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Originally, I bought this little cottage with a bit of surrounding land to have a place for quiet writing and experimental, alternative living away from the city. Those who visit, can feel the wild nature of the place that holds its particular magic: it is inviting as well as calls for dark and dangerous adventure. There are boars and brown bear roaming these woods, dark spirits and shadows - but the Muses, the fairies, and my friend Louise's Irish leprechauns are drawn here, too. Over long months, the place has become a little oasis of peace and inspiration, until one day a devastating fire accident has rendered it overnight inhabitable. A time of shadow work and occult reconciliation had begun.
That was an opportunity to 'practice resurrection' and re-think of life's values, like after a near-death experience. As I was standing on the snowy ground in my socks, looking back at the flames eating up the house, I thought only of the manuscript of "Twenty-Five Centuries Without You" that I was working on at the time. This scene of devastation made me realize what was the most important and I vowed, no matter what, I will write that book.
That was an opportunity to 'practice resurrection' and re-think of life's values, like after a near-death experience. As I was standing on the snowy ground in my socks, looking back at the flames eating up the house, I thought only of the manuscript of "Twenty-Five Centuries Without You" that I was working on at the time. This scene of devastation made me realize what was the most important and I vowed, no matter what, I will write that book.
Later, as I was searching for a vision to give me the necessary strength to rebuild, I thought of the creative potential that is in all of us. That's the daemon, as James Hillman calls it: the unique, individual potential we are born with, the talent that wants to be put to work. Hence, I new idea came to my mind: Little Viciente shall be a place not just for myself but for kindred spirits who would like to come and share a place of inspiration with me... a place where one can write, paint, make music, connect to the higher realms and personal purpose...
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The Invitation
This place allows those who spend time here to experience the borders of two worlds: the human world on one side and the natural world on the other. Once you connect to the natural world, you are beginning to sense that it goes deeper than trees, even deeper than the amazing mushroom network that connects the entire forest from below. Connecting to nature also means to connect with things that are commonly invisible to the eye: to those divine, mystical forces that nurture life and creativity. The definition of "real" expands exponentially: it no longer entails only our consensual, physical reality but also the archetypal depths and multidimensional heights.
I am happy to hear from you if you are a creative person, or seeker of the deeper meanings of life and the ultimate nature of reality. Perhaps, one day you would like to visit this place and cooperate in strengthening those energies in our world that allow for greater freedom, individual expression, and increased happiness, joy, and inner peace. We live in times during which masses of people go down a dystopian road, giving in to fear. I believe it is the call now to form a Network that counteracts the madness, by each of us finding an authentic, inner voice and support each other by following it.
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Please feel free to get in touch if this vision resonates with you.