A story about getting into the holiday vibe whenever and wherever. With breezy October kicking in like a rockstar, it’s a great moment to go outdoors for a camping adventure. Right? Eh.. yeah, I had my doubts too. Not in the first place, but when last week’s rain conquered the sky above, my wholehearted enthusiasmContinue reading “Mind travel”
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Softness & strength of the heart
A story about courage and common humanity My dearest readers, Long time ago we ‘spoke’. Personal matters asked for more of my attention and energy, and in situations like these my father always reminds me to slow down, keep it simple and come back to what’s really essential. Coincidentally (or not?) completely in line with theContinue reading “Softness & strength of the heart”
Why snoozing is not losing
How standing still can actually help you progress. Tend to overestimate your power to ‘do it all’ sometimes? You are not alone. Recently I found myself involved with 7 different yoga & writing projects. There was lots to do, in little time. My first reaction? Hands on, let’s rock this thing! Turns out: a pretty good strategy for the first few days, butContinue reading “Why snoozing is not losing”
Breathe well, feel well
We all hold a super tool inside of ourselves, that is impactful, free of charge and accessible at all times: our breath. Yet, the breath is so often undervalued. Our breath has an immense impact on our physical, mental and emotional well-being. It directly influences our brain, nervous system, emotions and heart rate. So it is worth to understand the power of our breath and learn how we can use it to our advantage, in order to support ourselves throughout the day.
Less Frozen, more Beatles
Wisdom of autumn season. ‘Let it go’: in Disney’s blockbuster Frozen it all sounds easy and appealing, but when the going gets tough in the non-Disney world – which happens to all of us, from time to time – how do you do ‘letting go’? Well… You don’t. Allow me to explain my view on one of the most popular terms in psychology & mindfulness. HowContinue reading “Less Frozen, more Beatles”
The naked truth
Sometimes words can have a major effect. They bungee jump right into your heart and leave you a little bedazzled. That’s what happened when I read these words about vulnerability for the first time. They softened every little place in my heart, putting its gateways wide open, and with much enthusiasm said: Hey, vulnerability! Welcome in, my friend.
Flowing, not forcing
One of the essential principles I like to highlight in my yoga (classes) and when making life choices. How often do we tend to overdo things? Overperform? Push ourselves like crazy, instead of allowing things to unfold and simply surf along? 🏄🏽♀️ . The funny – and paradoxal – thing is that the more weContinue reading “Flowing, not forcing”
‘100 cry’s, 1000 smiles’
I love this exciting feeling when I walk down the stairs and see a postcard on the doormat. This week a sweet and supporting card from my mother. She wrote: ‘Just be patient and everything will fall into place. And remember: if life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show it a 1000 reasons toContinue reading “‘100 cry’s, 1000 smiles’”
4-7-8 Calming breath
Do you find yourself wide awake in the middle of the night? Or can’t fall asleep to begin with? Do you experience moments of hurry, rush and stress during your day-to-day life? Then the 4-7-8 breathing practice is your beloved friend! Want to meet him? Here it goes! How? Make sure you sit up straight,Continue reading “4-7-8 Calming breath”
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