If you’ve encountered struggle or pressure… If you’ve been wanting to raise your game, then this one is for you. Could it be that the immense pressure is what pushes the caterpillar to break through, out of the cocoon and into a butterfly?Indeed, the butterfly is supposed to struggle. In fact, the butterfly’s struggle to push its way through the tiny opening of the cocoon pushes the fluid out of its body and into its wings. Without the struggle, the butterfly would never, ever fly… So goes the story of the butterfly. What is your struggle to break through? I’ve …
Category: Insights and wisdom
Today is your day for that next step along the way
“It’s happening!”“It’s happening…” It actually took me quite some time before it happened. Before I jumped. Fear, doubt, more fear. Will I jump far enough to avoid the rocks? What lies underneath the surface of the water? But it happened. Eventually, I jumped. And all it took was a split second decision. To break through. When it comes to life and making our dreams a reality, indecisiveness and fear are such bad counsellors. Eating away our precious time, holding us back from what we truly desire the most, yet they are necessary for growth. Sometimes, when we want to go …
We are all one – and we’re in it together
“We wish to share with you all – that you are not alone, you have never been. We are in it together. And we shall lift each other up, higher and higher. We are indeed, as Ram Das said, and maybe more than ever – ‘walking each other home’.” – Canta com Amor 2020 Here we are, fragile, complicated, yet wonderful human beings, sharing this planet together. At times filled with challenges we think we’d never overcome, but worth every drop of sweat. When we struggle and “think” we lose the way, we can remember the only true way home …
We are all one – and why being authentic matters
“We wish to share with you all – that you are not alone, you have never been. We are in it together. And we shall lift each other up, higher and higher. We are indeed, as Ram Das said, and maybe more than ever – ‘walking each other home’.” – Canta com Amor 2020 Never in my life have I witnessed something so profound and of such magnitude. A gathering of my all-time favorite musicians, medicine men and women, elders, visionaries from all continents, uniting thousands of us – the “Global Family” – to sing and pray together.No less than …
A lesson learned from my time spent in Israel
March, 2020. Covid hits Belgium. It is day 3 after the quarantine announcement in Antwerp City. As I walk out the door, I notice, for the first time in a few decades, so many children playing outside… People simply enjoying a walk in the sunny weather. An unusual sight for a speed-driven society. When did we stop doing that?I continue my way and sit down in the park. Out of nowhere, I hear two people speaking Hebrew. Not a common thing in this area, so, reminiscing the social skills of the warm and open Israeli heart, I quickly say “shalom“. …
Remedy for worry: “Let go and let God”
Worrying is a very time and energy consuming activity. When we can solve the problem and take action, great. But when we can’t, and we’re just chewing our own brain, there is absolutely no point to it. Reminds me of Baz Luhrman’s words: “Don’t worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum.” Right. Then again, some worries can feel so big and persistent, and we just need to sit and wait it out. Time will reveal the answers, it always does. That’s when it’s time …
The Yin – Yang principle: day and night, darkness and light
When I created this blog in April 2019, I was staying in Auroville, India. At that time I called it “onthebackofmydragon.com”. It was the perfect name, considering I was travelling near and far and that it just sounded… really cool. Flying on his back, my dragon brought strength and magic to my journey. A rich adventure, and mostly, a story of learning to tame my own inner dragon, conquering my fears and wildly enjoying the flight. Yet I could not be at peace. My inner struggle was undeniably real and it was already taking long years to heal. Today I …
Feed the white wolf
These days are unique in the history of our generations. Governments around the world announcing lockdowns. Quickly lots of things are changing and I can’t help but wonder… What if we’d slow down all together? Take a break? What would happen to the world, to the human spirit? This time will pass. The social distancing will end. So how do we use our time for the best? Personally, I have experienced more social proximity than ever through unity, connection, and human solidarity. I have found more peace of mind by staying home and taking the time to rest and reflect. …
Grandma Willow’s advice for anyone at anytime
“But, Grandmother Willow, what is my path? How am I ever going to find it?”“Your mother asked me the very same question.”“She did? What did you tell her?”“I told her to listen. All around you are spirits, child. They live in the earth, the water, the sky. If you listen, they will guide you.”“I hear the wind.”“Yes. What is it telling you?”“I don’t understand.”“Que que na-to-ra, you will understand. Listen with your heart, you will understand. Let it break upon you like a wave upon the sand. Listen with your heart, you will understand. “
Choices, choices, choices,…
In life, it matters WHAT you choose. But before that, there’s something that matters even more. In life, first of all, it matters THAT you choose. And, second, it matters HOW you choose. I wish someone told me this in school already… Let me explain. It’s very basic, really. But to me, it matters every single day. I find myself struggling with making choices. Out of fear. Out of worry. Out of… the need for perfection. What is best? What is right? What is good for my health and personal growth? What is best for this person? For this relationship? …