What I Know About Not Letting Go
“Write what you know.” - usually attributed to Mark Twain I do. It has taken me many years to get there, but I’ve started to be able and put my feelings, experiences, and heartfelt discoveries into words. If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts (bless...
From Belief To Free Will
In the Dutch culture, it is frowned upon to say that you’re proud of yourself. Actually, you’re not supposed to compliment yourself at all. The way I have understood this belief through my upbringing, is that the Dutch worry that complimenting yourself will lead to arrogance....
Because No Sunset Is Ever The Same
Remember that transformation I was talking about last week? Yes, still going on. Every day is a party of miracles, but today I am simply too tired to write it all down. Let alone make sense. Yesterday, however, I felt driven to write a poem. I'm...
Transformation Time
It is Thanksgiving Day for many, it is transformation time for me. And I am grateful. Believe me. I know this phase, I’ve been here before. I recognize the pattern, it’s almost become predictable. Almost. I’m also writing this down because I sometimes receive replies of people...
I Am Alive! And You?
“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” ― Oscar Wilde If you’ve spoken to me lately, you may have heard me say “I’ll live”, or “I’m still alive!”. Often. You may have found it catchy (#illlive? Or too many...