For many, the concept of self-love can feel elusive, even unattainable. It’s not that they don’t want to love themselves—it’s that somewhere along the way, they lost the map to finding it. Life, with its endless demands and curveballs, has a way of overshadowing our worth, leaving us feeling depleted and detached from our true…
My husband quit smoking at the age of 65. He had been a pack-a-day smoker for more than 40 years and the habit had taken its toll on his lungs, rendering his breathing asthmatic, and leaving him with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. I suspect he made the decision to quit that day he was…
I have been travelling for years and know what to expect most of the time, but things are different on this transatlantic voyage. In the spirit of exploring the high seas, I am being open to new experiences and have sought out other passengers who share my interests – like those who like playing cards,…
Of all the places where one could live, were I given the opportunity, I would make my home on a remote, windy and rocky cliff, overlooking the sea. I am drawn to rugged terrains, where one builds a shelter from rock and timber, and where the logs crackle and embers glow in the fireplace, providing…
In a fast-paced world filled with constant noise and distractions, finding moments of clarity and reflection can seem like a luxury. While traditional meditation is the typical go-to reset activity for quieting mind and focusing on the breath, I would like you to consider journaling. Journaling allows you to achieve a similar state of mindfulness…
Standing at the threshold of a new chapter, I find myself sorting through conflicting emotions, as I discover how learning to live alone can be a transformative and empowering experience. I’m actually feeling excitement and anticipation for the possibilities that lie ahead. The start of a new year is also like that, and timing personal…
As far as old traditions go, perhaps New Year’s resolutions could benefit from a fresh perspective. Instead of goals focused on unrealistic expectations and lack of preparation, perhaps it’s time to consider “adaptable intentions” that foster continuous growth throughout the year. (That sounds a lot like a self-directed personal development plan to me, no?) I…
Has it already been twenty-four days since I started on this year’s Advent Calendar Blog? I intended the topic for 2022 to be a reflection on change, and how to face it with courage and dignity, whether it was brought in intentionally or not into our life, yet it seems there were a few other…
The energy around me is shifting and unsettled today. There is the usual frenzy out there as the final preparations for Christmas have kicked in, and millions of people across the planet are moving in planes, trains and automobiles to be reunited with loved ones. But the intensity has been kicked up a notch now…
I let go of what no longer serves me. This is an affirmation that I repeat to myself daily, as a reminder that I do not wish to hold on to grudges, resentment and the need to be right. A while ago, I decided that I wanted to create a life for myself filled mainly…
There are a few people in my life with whom I have synchronicity. I will think of them, and seconds later a text from them will arrive, or I will send a friend a clip from YouTube and she will tell me that she had been focused on that very topic. Yesterday, I reached out…
Could you name your five greatest talents, if asked? By talents, I mean a natural ability to do something, like having a green thumb, or a beautiful singing voice. Perhaps you can learn and execute new dance moves easily and masterfully or you can organise an event like no other. I have always been intrigued…
Do you have the courage to be authentic today? Not only ready to be true to yourself in your thoughts and actions, but willing to present the wonderfully flawed and imperfect you in your interaction with others? Are you able to have lunch with some friends or your boss and admit that you don’t have…
Humans are funny. Unlike every other species on this planet living out its existence, we humans believe that we need to be busy and active in order to be making good use of our lives. We hear things like needing to be productive, and being purpose driven, seeking meaning to being alive. Perhaps we are…
Everyone tells us that the best way to be happy in life is to do what you love. If your work asks that you solve peoples problems all day long, and doing that makes you happy then you probably get up in the morning looking forward to your day. If your passion is food, and…
