by Sfmvankessel | Jan 8, 2024 | work
WHY WE FEEL LIKE WE ARE IN DANGER WHEN WE ARE NOT I am lying in the fetal position on my yoga math, trying to slow down my breathing. I don´t know exactly how long I have been lying there, but the thought of getting up and moving on with my day is not crossing...
by Sfmvankessel | Dec 22, 2023 | emotions
As you build the emotional safety to feel your sadness, you will find a hidden beauty in it Sadness is one of the most universally shared experiences of being human. It is one of those feelings that everyone around the world recognizes in the same way. We can often...
by Sfmvankessel | Dec 21, 2023 | life
Finding Magic in the mundane The power of everyday rituals My absolute favorite moment of the day is having my coffee in the morning. I only have one, because too much caffeine makes me jittery, so I want to make sure I really savor it. I buy special beans, that I...
by Sfmvankessel | Nov 22, 2023 | life
Unlike any other form of thought, daydreaming is its own reward – Michael Pollan Daydreaming was my favorite childhood activity When I was a little girl, daydreaming was my favorite activity. I could be lost in my imagination for hours and hours, and I never...
by Sfmvankessel | Jun 26, 2023 | emotions
Embracing joy: how to let go of your resistance to happiness Your biggest barrier to joy is your own ability to let it in Joy is one of the most uplifting emotions we can feel. It is highly contagious – seeing someone else´s joy instantly puts us in a good mood. And...
