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I just read this quote by Seneca, and it made me pause for a moment. Because yes, that’s what we do, we do waste so much time…. We waste time worrying. We waste time arguing. We waste time looking for our stuff. We waste time feeling irritated, annoyed. We waste time...

I read a nice quote of Michael Singer* the other day and I felt a confirmation of all I have learned through the years from many of my teachers**. That is why I dedicate, in much gratitude, this blog to all of them. Everyone teaches in their own words how it is up to...

It’s this time of year again. The leaves are changing color, still holding on, but not for long anymore. One storm, and the trees will let them go. It all feels so natural, a little sad maybe, but still, we accept this season. A feeling of melancholy often creeps up...

Winning. Beating the competition. Being better at something than someone else. Does that make you a better person? Does that make you a happier person? No, not at all. And often quite the contrary. If your goal in life is beating someone else, no matter in what area,...

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate” Carl Yung. How can I make the unconscious conscious? They call it UN-conscious for a reason, I hear you say. Yes, I agree, it’s not the easiest thing to do, but it is...

Everyone knows this saying. And literally, it means that everyone has his/her own opinion of what is beautiful and what not. But to me, it means more than just deciding what you find beautiful or not. To me, it means that you decide, how you look at the world, how you...

Have you looked at the pace of your life recently? Do you notice how your behavior has changed over the recent years? Have you checked your expectations lately? Where has patience gone to? We send an email and we expect an answer within the hour, within the day. We...

Most people never take responsibility for what happens in their life. Most of us always ask the question: “Why is this happening to me?” And that is a question we should never ask. The right question is: “What does this event, this circumstance, reveal to me?” People...

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...

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...