Dear self! 💭
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After a turbulent period of grief and a lot of stress (which is an ongoing process), it seems like everything is finally falling into place for me. 🙏
About four weeks ago, I decided to choose for myself more often. I closed some old, long-winded chapters and I've started writing new ones.
By realizing that I already have what it takes - in me (!) - I don't have to keep looking and striving for perfection. This has resulted in less worrying and feeling better about myself. And such a relief that is, I can tell! 🙌
So from now on, I'll "just" go with the flow, take opportunities (and chances as well ;-)) and trust my journey.
I know it's not as easy as it sounds, but I hope to inspire you to do so (or at least try to do so) as well. 'Cause if I can do it, you certainly can! 😉💪
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"Girl, you already have what it takes" - yes, I have! Yes, YOU have! ❤️
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Quote: @etsy via @pinterest
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Soulful Mind Sessions! 🎶
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Last Wednesday, I was invited to @trijntjeoosterhuis and @anouktaytelbaum's @soulfulmindsessions workshop. It was a wonderful experience about connecting the mind, body and soul!
First, Anouk learned us about the process of emotional deepening. After that, and with this process in mind, Trijntje learned us to (literally) free our voices and to start singing from our hearts.
With a group of 25 women, we shared our personal stories, we laughed, we cried and, most importantly, we supported each other to be the best version of ourselves. I'm very grateful for this experience and I absolutely enjoyed every moment of it!
Near the end of this day, Trijntje quoted Nelson Mandela with the phrase "Your playing small does not serve the world." And that is exactly what I've learned from this workshop: "I don't need to be perfect, neither to exist nor to let my light shine."
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Thanks again, dear Trijntje and Anouk! ❤️
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*For more information please check @soulfulmindsessions or go to www.soulfulmindsessions.nl.
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Remembrance! 🕯
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Last Saturday, we celebrated All Souls' Day. On this day, we remember our loved ones in heaven.
During the ceremony, one of the priests said something that touched me. He said that we are afraid of death because we are afraid of losing the relationship with our loved ones. And that's exactly what I was afraid of before I lost my grandmother. But her passing did not mean the passing of our relationship together. In fact, her passing has made me more spiritual than I've ever been. I know she's with us and I feel her near me everyday, everywhere.
This quote says everything: "There's only physical separation between heaven and earth. Love will always keep you connected to those you love that died." ❤️🦋💫
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Happy vibes! ☕
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When you go to a fancy hotel to have some coffee (I love, love, love the interior, @hotelindigothehague! 🤩) and end up making pictures... in the reflection of a lamp! 🤣
Felt like we're only twelve again. But hey, it's all in the little things, right?! 😜
Have a happy weekend! 💋
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