Have you seen them around? The little puppets of moving people.nu? They are small replica’s, like the ones you see in the miniature city of Madurodam. Images of people like you and me, internationals who, for entirely personal reasons, have moved from one country to another. People, who have travelled; in some cases a long …
While it can seem nice, to mutter and moan openly about things one doesn’t like, there’s a catch to living in a free country and being able to say what you think. That catch being that merely complaining about something, without doing anything constructive about it, makes you a conspirator in what you are complaining …
‘Mindfulness’ is an ancient human capacity, that was rediscovered , much like Yoga, Tai Chi, Energy Medicine and other ancient forms of healing, in the course of the 20th century. It came back into the Western world in all sorts of new publications, courses and seminars which, fortunately I might add, resonated with many people. …
As an ex-expat I’ve seen my share of Dutch and American clubs around the world. The social ground rules in these clubs is practically everywhere the same, no matter where you are. The goal is to have a homestead abroad and meet like-minded people. The activities; tennis tournaments, brunches and charity events, are similar in …
In traffic today, I stood waiting at the intersection of Westduinweg and Kranenburger weg, which is really is a most peculiar intersection with 3, actually 4 roads coming together. Traffic on the Westduinweg has right of way, so anyone coming from one of the 3 other roads needs to wait. Still… I saw a Grandfather, …
A lovely card today, filled with positive Energy and Inspiration. Look around you with intention today and watch what happens. Synchronicity will step into your life, simply by opening the door to it. Also be kind to yourself, so those positive vibes can easily find their way… Draw your own Nan Yar …
At the risk of sounding stern straight at the beginning of the new year, I would like you to take a moment and ask yourself; A: If you have made any new years resolutions? If so… B: Which is the level of intention with which you have made these resolution? And… C: What is your …
Have you thought about your new years resolutions yet? Exercise more, stop smoking, have more quality time with the kids, loose 10 pounds, find a job you really like, be nicer to your ex? There’s is always lots to choose from. Now before you go wild on setting yourself all sorts of tasks you might …
You know how violinists can boast on having a real Stradivarius? Well….my dog is a real Pavlov. Pavlov, for those not familiar with the researcher who tied his name to dogs drooling at the sound of a bell indicating food was on its way, was a scientist who in fact studied human behavior, but felt …
Inevitably the course of a lifetime brings a varying few people who turn certain situation into quite a challenge. From parents to teachers or politicians who abuse their power. Everyone, at some point in life,will be confronted by actions like these, causing feelings of great disappointment, anger, fearfulness or defeat. Feeling misunderstood and humiliated may …
