by Katrien Degraeve | 25/06/26 | Uncategorized
What does the word summer evoke in you? Summer time, free time, going on vacation, having no obligations, no dress code, (re-)connecting with friends and family, being you, recharging your batteries, living a simple life, being in nature, … Does this resonate with...
by Katrien Degraeve | 19/06/26 | Uncategorized
Why would we embrace fear? Do we really? I don’t believe we do this intentionally. I think most of us would even deny doing it. But it is there, it’s real. Have a look around you, look at the people surrounding you. And if you are feeling very brave, have a look in...
by Katrien Degraeve | 11/06/26 | Uncategorized
I’ve always been intrigued by the 4 blue zones in the world, and especially now that my oldest son is living in Okinawa. That is why I read Thomas Oppong’s* article about ikigai with great interest. Ikigai or your reason for getting out of bed in the morning. I think...
by Katrien Degraeve | 29/05/26 | Uncategorized
Whenever one gets asked ‘What do you want in life?’, the mind goes blank. Nothing comes up, or everything comes up. A straightforward answer seems impossible to form. A while ago, I read the following advice: “Stop trying to answer that question.” This...
by Katrien Degraeve | 22/05/26 | Uncategorized
In “Excuses Begone, part 3” dr. Wayne W. Dyer* writes this quote of Carl Jung. The first time I read it, I found it a bit disturbing, so I read it again, and again. Our most important problems cannot be solved? I was intrigued. How come? Most of our problems, most of...