Unbecoming

The celebrations on the island this weekend were such a beautiful source of joy, excitement and gratitude and in such high contrast with the rather low emotions I’ve been going through last week. It made me realise once more that I am an infinity of contrasts.
I daydream of exploring new cultures and countries and meeting new people. I crave for adventure and newness.
At the same time I am terrified of leaving my comfort zone and leaving behind familiar places and people that are dear to me and even changing my daily routine.
I love my spirit of adventure but at the same time I am terrified of every single new move I make.
Fear and adventure cause the same feeling of excitement, and since I’ve learned that, it doesn’t surprise me that much anymore.
I’ve spent so much of my time escaping to some place by the sea on my own. It’s my time to reconnect and reflect and somehow feeling like becoming an extension of the waters I love and the winds that blow me. And every single trip has been a treasured teacher and brought me both clarity and tears.
But most of all, I came to realise that it really does not matter which country I live in. I’ve had so many places I called home along the years and not a single one has ever left me. And the more I leave and the more I arrive I learn that home is not a place on a map anymore. It’s the memories I carry with me from everywhere and the bits of wisdom and love of everyone I meet on my journeys.

There is magic in the mess

Go find it💚

The last couple of weeks have been so beautiful but also so full of changes for me. Everything is good. But also nothing is the same right now.

Here’s what I’ve learned.

Every time we need to make a decision or take an action we are confronted with a choice.

To do things for love means we’re doing it expecting something in return.

Doing things from love means to give for the sake of giving, not for the hope of receiving something in return.

Love is a gift and a gift given for the purpose of getting a gift in return isn’t a gift. It’s a trade. Giving means not expecting anything in return and still giving with a full heart.

Love is a feeling that expresses itself in action and what we really feel is reflected in what we do.

Actions speak louder than words.

Feeling that you are loved will always count more than being told that you are loved.

Are you overwhelmed because you feel you need to always say YES?

It might be time for you to change that blueprint. 💛

Joy.💚🌱🐠

Joy is one of our most powerful emotions because it does not only make us feel good, it also lowers our anxiety.

Joy can be practiced and we can „teach“ our brains to get better at finding joy.

Joy is a little word.

It is IN the heart but it is OF the soul.

It transcends.

It is always waiting to be discovered.

It is also a practice and a behaviour.

While we pursue happiness, joy is something we choose.

Joy connects with meaning and purpose.

Find whatever it is that gives you joy and light that spark.

“If we surrendered to earth’s intelligence we could rise up rooted, as trees.”
Rooted. Thankful. Connected. Happy…All the good things.