“If you’re not feeling, you’re not living” There’s a disease on the rise. It´s sweeping the world far and wide. This disease can’t be cured by pills and potions. Medicines or drugs. Indeed, the effects are devastating. This disease is called apathy. A loss of connection to your inner self and emotions. Detachment from your […]
Don´t Compromise Yourself. You´re All You´ve Got
Don’t Compromise Yourself. You’re All You’ve Got – Jan Joplis During a recent conversation with a friend, they asked me the question “Are you being the best version of Sam that you can be” in a particular situation. The answer? The answer was No. My friend had given me a gentle reminder about living in […]
Are You Dancing With The Devil At The Crossroads?
Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases and its toll on success and happiness is heavy. Wayne Gretzky I have danced with the devil at the crossroads in my life on many occasions. It’s a real sticky place to be and normally indicates a turning point. What we once had no […]
10 Ways To Embrace Living As A Wild Woman
There’s a new breed of women emerging. Women who are embracing their wild and fierce roots. Women who have the courage to be vulnerable, to face their fears, and to be honest with themselves and others around them. Women committed to healing the world through healing themselves who are not afraid to sit with their […]
I Turn My Face Towards The Sun. I Choose Life
I wrote a blog “Camino de Santiago. This Is Home” where I shared a picture of the sunrise on the Portuguese Camino. It reminded me of a saying I have “I turn my face towards the sun again because I choose life.” This saying helps me if I feel stuck or I’m experiencing negative emotions […]
Comparison Will Kill You. All You Have To Do Is Bloom
“The flower doesn´t think to compete with the flower next to it. It just blooms.” Zen Shin Over the years, as I have developed self-love and acceptance of myself, I´ve come to realise the importance of surrounding myself with people who have similar values and the same attitude to life. There is little point in […]
I Will Make It Beautiful & That Will Be My Life
“I´m going to make everything around me beautiful and that will be my life” is a quote by Elsie de Wolfe that has greatly inspired me. Indeed, the quote often reminds me of “Don’t Miss the Flower – A Short Zen Story from Thich Nhat Hanh” This story shares how, one day, the Buddha held […]