Seeing the good in the bad
A short introduction how dualistic thinking can make us unhappy.
Finding the Being in the Doing
One of the secrets to our wellbeing is to find the balance between being and doing. To be ourselves, to connect to the things that make us happy, we need … Continue reading
Sketchnote: Richard Feynman on Rubber Bands
I had a lot of fun watching famous physicist Richard Feynman explain how rubber bands work. Isn’t it amazing that even after winning the Nobel Prize, something as simple as … Continue reading
Commit to your dream
An evening a couple of months ago my godchild called. “I would like to quit high school and start an apprenticeship*. Do you think this is a good idea?” she … Continue reading
Sketchnote: Amy Cuddy on how your body shapes who you are
We all experience moments of insecurity: A job interview, standing in front of a large group of strangers, teaching our first Yoga class. Often this insecurity shows in our body … Continue reading
Sketchnote: Andy Puddicombe on meditation
A friend had recommended watching the presentation “All it takes is 10 mindful minutes“. So the other day I sat down in my comfortable chair in the living room with … Continue reading
Sketchnote: Nigel Marsh on how to make work-life balance work
I just finished “The Sketchnote Handbook” by Mike Rohde and decided to practice my listening and sketching skills watching “Hot to make work-life balance work” by Nigel Marsh. Sketchnoting is like … Continue reading
The three pots
Early in January, while thinking about possible new years resolutions, I stumbled across the story of the three pots by Pema Chödrön. “This is it!” I thought. “An excellent reminder … Continue reading
Playing games to learn for life
Playing a game like Monopoly with a couple of friends can be all joy and laughter, as long as no one gets too attached to the outcome. The moment we … Continue reading
The Circle of Power
We often think that life and work gets easier, if only we were in charge, had more control over our environment and the people around us. Power feeds the ego and for a … Continue reading
Inviting a monster for tea (or beer)
With tears in my eyes I finished the powerful children’s book A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness and Jim Kay. It tells the story of 13-year-old Conor O’Malley. His mother … Continue reading
Losing and finding paradise
Everything we experience triggers an emotional reaction. When something feels bad our mind tends to fabricate a complicated story, telling us what object or person to blame for the bad … Continue reading
The Jar of Life: First things First
When life overwhelms us, when our mind is a whirlwind of thoughts and we are afraid to go under, it is important to refocus on what is truly important and … Continue reading
Laugh more – Laugh wisely
I just came back from a 3 hour a day laughing holiday. The laughing part was completely unexpected and very welcome. A big hug to all In Sabina Yogis for … Continue reading
To see the whole, we need to forget about the parts
All we hear, see, smell, taste or feel is analyzed by our mind. It makes an incredible job in creating an amazingly detailed description of everything we experience. We call … Continue reading
Dear Robots: It’s time to take your helmets off
Many years ago my father gave me the book “The Star Diaries” by Stanislaw Lem. The book is a collection of the incredible voyages of space traveller Ijon Tichy. It … Continue reading
A process can never teach us patience
Where does this fascination for processes come from? I think processes can be beneficial, but at the same time inhibit our ability to deal with the often-chaotic “reality”. By wrapping … Continue reading
