Balance
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Ways of courage
Ways never take you in the right direction. They are created while you go. Ways never take you to the horizon. You will get there with every step you take. Ways never lie in front of you. They will appear when you go on the journey. Ways never are right or wrong. They are simply a creation of your heart. Why do you struggle so much to find a way? Why do you fear taking the first step? Why don’t you see freedom, the horizon over the endless blue ocean? Which way do you want to create? A way to the ocean is never created by the fear from the…
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One step away from the norm, forward to a joyful life
How can I make life feel a bit easier? That was my journal entry this morning.Daily life and work demands feel more and more heavier at the moment, tiredness kicks in and there’s hardly any energy left for something I enjoy doing. I know that I make it extra hard through my overactive mind and overthinking, trying to fulfill all the expectations that I have set for myself and then there is this constant need to create the illusion of control and figure things out. What would make life feel a bit more serene and joyful? Because that is what my body, mind and soul is craving for.Not setting another…
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A still mind has no fear
Fears are produced by a restless mind, when you’re worrying about what the future might bring, when you’re dwelling on negative experiences of the past.You’re getting a fearful outlook on life when you compare past failures and stressful experiences with a possible outcome in the future.Fears are a product of your mind, of thoughts that are racing from past issues directly to the imagination of the future without stopping in the here and now. You become scared, worried, stressed, your body starts to reflect those thoughts: sleepless nights, a racing heart, gut issues, the feeling of a knot in your chest and stomach… When negative thoughts of an unpredictable future…
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Real success is felt from within
Leave the comparison trap and create your unique way of joy It’s easier more than ever to fall into the trap of comparison. On the internet you can always find someone who seems to have it all: more money, status, freedom, luck, happiness.Sometimes you can get the impression that this bigger, better, faster, more happens in a blink of an eye, with no effort.You just have to follow the newest trend, productivity hacks, the latest hipster network circle and courses.Just follow those guru advice and you will reach all your goals and success with working only for a four-hours-work week. I’m tired of this noise, of constantly trying to tweak…
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Roots of life
Spread your roots into the ground.Let the earth hold you, nourish your heart and soul. Spread your wings like branches that reach for the sky.Grow them from your inner strength.A trunk that can’t be pushed away by storms of life. Every branch grows leaves of possibilities.Leaves that spread comfort under their green roof.Leaves that breath in every pain to transform it into hope and new beginnings. Let go of them when the time has come, the end of a cycle.You can grow them anew from the roots into the sky. Let the sun help you surrendering into trust.Trust into abundance that you can always create from your roots.Blossoms, leaves, acorns,…
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Disconnecting from fear-mongering and getting clarity in nature
Have you ever thought about how you can get clarity on a situation when you tend to overthink things? When you have a restless mind, often find yourself in negative thoughts and worst case scenarios? How can you calm your mind and get answers to a problem or clarity on your next steps instead? In our stressful world there’s a huge need for calmness and reconnection to the body, to feelings and emotions, a need for an awareness of what’s going on and running the show in your mind. The first necessary step is to disconnect from everything that stresses and feeds your mind with worries and anxiety inducing thoughts:…
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The art of life
Sunday thoughts on rest and productivity It’s one of these Sundays when I feel so tired and leaking energy. Although it’s Easter and I have a few days off from work, I didn’t put the time and energy into my other projects I want to create on the side. I often feel the urge in my free time to make use of it as much as possible, to get these heart’s projects like I call them started and move them forward. But as soon as the weekend arrives I feel exhausted and running out of energy to work on these projects. What would I tell a friend when asked what…
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Spring is a reminder to grow into your heart’s joy
It’s sunny outside and I watch how the daffodils swing their bell-like heads in the light breeze. The first bumblebees of the year fly from one dandelion blossom to the next. Birds are singing with the rhythm of the cracking candle of the teapot warmer. I can feel the warm cup in my hand and the smell of the spring air eases my mind. There’s nothing to worry about. Nature awakens in full force. Nature doesn’t worry about the next steps, about an unknown future. Nature goes with the flow and its cycles. There’s no rushing in growth and transformation, only one step at a time. There’s dancing in the…
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Finding balance in a fast-paced world
Embracing a slower, more intentional way of living Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the news and constant information and opportunities we have access to from all directions.It can be so challenging to step away from the noise and slow down. The fast-paced world we’re living in, where it gets more and more technical, as if we are on a way to outsource human interaction to fill it with superficial chatter on social media or AI. Of course, all these things can have its benefits but what about deep conversations, taking time to create something without the pressure of perfectionism and productivity?Our brain isn’t wired for such an overload on information…