A way of life
The last days I wrote about The circle of life and how the world could be changed just be being kind to another. Today my plan was to post something very light, something silly, something that makes one smile rather than think. Yet at dinner last night we talked about the plane crash. My husband told me More +
A while back I watched the TED talk of Shawn Anchor. His area of expertise is Positive Psychology. His humor, wit, and enthusiasm impressed and amused me. I love it when people don't just say things but make you feel it. He sure spreads positive vibes. Yesterday he shared a little video on Facebook. A very More +
Lorena died. A plane with 144 passengers crashed - with no survivors. A friend called me, to ask if I can help source medication in the Netherlands, for a friend of her with very aggressive cancer. There are days, where you need to take more than one deep breath. Writing is like taking a deep breath as More +
When people die, it is often harder for those who stay behind, than for those who leave this world. Dying is part of living. Life goes on. It sounds so cliché. But it is so true. It is much easier to accept when you are not afraid. I believe something magical will happen when we die. It is a big secret More +
At times, I spot things and am not sure, whether to close my eyes and pretend I never saw it, or to bring it to the attention of someone. In those instances, there is one question I like to ask myself: Would I want to know? If the answer is “Yes, I would want to know” then I know what to do. In the More +
For many people, Sunday is a big family day. When I picked up the phone yesterday, my mother in law asked, why we were late. She is 82 by now, and at times she struggles with dates and times. We meet today at 3 o'clock, not yesterday...But here she was, all ready to go, and waiting with anxiety - a day too More +
Confidence is a great friend. And believing in yourself can take you very far. But where does it start? How do you gain confidence? Five things I learned along the way: Think positive Ask yourself: "What is the worst thing that could happen?" Very few things pose a real threat. Embrace the unknown. More +
To improve my English I started doing daily little tests on www.vocabulary.com One of the quiz questions seemed odd to me. I had to select what trust means and was given these 4 options: explain, insult, hope & doubt. Well, it was clear that it wasn't explain, nor doubt and for sure not insult. Yet to More +
A week ago I started my writing class with Joshua from The Minimalist. His writing style is impressive and I felt he would make a great teacher. Joshua often ends his conversations with 3 words: "Take it simple". Yesterday I used those 3 words myself for the very first time. I told someone to "Take it More +
A few weeks ago I came across Zig Ziglar on Facebook. He passed away a few years ago yet his Facebook page is still a daily inspiration to a large number of followers. Remarkable! My favorite speech: Zig Ziglar - Attitude Makes All The Difference It is so true. Attitude makes an enormous More +