

Did you reach your destination?
A wonderful photo in Setenil de las Bodegas Humor from the Universe Last week I received another wonderful lesson from the Universe. A lesson with a lot of humor, because the Universe certainly has humor, in my experience. We were enjoying a wonderful tour in the mountains of Andalusia, a break from the hustle and bustle of the coastal towns. A few months ago, I'd seen a beautiful photo on Instagram of a picturesque and famous village in the Andalusian mountains: Setenil de l

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Silence & the Bird
A few years ago, New Year has started very quietly for me, not that it was quiet around me, on the contrary with all the fireworks bombs and deafening bangs that went on for hours and hours, but on New Year's Day I woke up without a voice. A strange sensation and with every attempt I made a sound came out that reminded me of the many crows around here. I prefer a blackbird or song thrush and think they sound rather clumsy. Because I suddenly felt like a crow, because of the

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Fake versus Real
Christmas 2025 This time is always a time for reflection for me, letting the whole year pass me by. A turbulent year where I was repeatedly challenged to choose integrity and stand tall. Overly beautiful promises passed by. Wrapped in gold glitter or honeyed pronouncements and promises. What is real, what isn't? What is right? And where do I experience impurities? A foretaste of what's to come... We're entering even more turbulent times, with, among other things, the rapid ri

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I don't believe in Spirit Guides, I rely on them
guides by my side Guides by my side My first real experience with my guides was when I was 23. I still remember exactly what happened,...

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No time?
If there is one excuse I hear a lot lately it is: No Time. I think that is an even more worthless excuse than no money. Because both are...

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The tree, a dear friend.
“Sadness gives depth. Happiness gives height. Sadness gives roots. Happiness gives branches. Happiness is like a tree going into the sky,...

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A sign from the Universe
When I have to make very deep decisions, I always ask for a sign from the Universe. When the decision is really difficult, I challenge...

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The value of a daily 20-minute Yoga Practise
Y ou know that feeling, when you have to clean your house, and did not anything for more then a week? That's suddenly a lot of work...

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Your Breathing
With our first breath as a newborn baby we 'land' here on earth. It is the connection that is made with our planet Earth. When the baby...

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Yoga & Nature
For many, the ideal place to practice your yoga is in nature. But even just sitting on the grass, closing your eyes and listening to the...

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