Life is a mosaic, or at least it t should be. Amidst all the shapes, colors and patterns there’s this interference that compels many of us. Call it a competence hierarchy, capitalism or whatever you want, but basically, it’s a competition for resources. Some people have to immigrate…
Words inspire. They remind us of what’s important. They force us to stop and take a look at how we’re moving through this life of ours and see if we’re really living every moment in a way that fulfills us. To help you find motivation in moments of…
https://youtu.be/ssBmuCvfrGQ When was the last time you stopped to ask yourself why? Why you live the way you do? Why you have the professional life you have? What is important to you? What impact do you want to make in life? Why you have the beliefs you do?…
Your perception is your reality. If you think life sucks, then it probably will. It doesn’t matter what your external circumstances are because internally, you’ve decided to see the world from behind dark glasses. But if you do nothing more than change your perception, it changes the whole…
It’s March 2016 and we're driving back from checking out the perfect rental home in the Belgian Ardennes. The perfect rental, yes, well, on paper that is. Jan and I have been living together for 2 years and the rental we are currently living in is sold, so…
As kids, we're taught what’s right and wrong. From there, we develop ideologies, beliefs, and firm definitions about what are good and bad ways to do things. Then, we casually slid into adulthood without ever questioning the teachings we got as kids. And worst, we grip tightly to…
Fear is often times the main reason we don't leap for our dreams and walk life paths authentically made for us. If you've been wondering how to overcome fear so that you can finally make those changes that would make your life feel more right for you, then…
Labels are a reality of life. We put them on ourselves, we put them on others and we make decisions based on these quick one-word judgments and classifications we have of things. Ideally, we learn to losen the grip on the labels we place on ourselves, but today…
Moving to Spain was, and still is, the best thing I’ve ever done. When I first arrived, it all felt magical. I loved making new friends, trying new activities and staying out late. It was great, I felt like I was back in university. Except, I didn't like…
Life moves quick. It’s easy to get caught up in the motion without ever checking in to see if you’re even moving in a direction that’s actually right for you. I’m hoping this article serves as an excuse to take a moment to stop, breath, and check in…