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Don’t give up on affirmations
“It boils down to choosing the thoughts you think and choosing the food you eat. And if you can be wise in both areas, you have perfect health” – Louise Hay While it’s also wise to believe that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to all of life’s problems, this might actually be it. I’m writing…
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DJing on a treadmill
I’ve always dreamed of being one of those people who wake up quite early in the morning and start their day with a jog in nature or with a session at the gym. But despite following a lot of motivational speakers and making plans to workout early, I struggled to make it happen. But something…
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A visit to Strasbourg and Colmar
Last weekend, my friend and I took the train all the way from Hamburg, Germany, to Strasbourg , France – they’re about 960 km apart. The weather wasn’t ideal, but everything else was great! We visited beautiful corners, met nice people, ate delicious food and had good conversations and lots of laughs. 🙂 Strasbourg sits…
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What are you protecting your heart from?
Sitting at a local café on a breezy but sunny morning, drinking a cup of caramel-infused coffee, my intention was to keep this visit short to jot down my gratitude and to-dos for the day. But there’s a feeling lingering in the background of my psyche that’s causing my heart to partially close and my…
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On becoming 44…
Today is my 44th birthday 🥳 It’s a bit surreal looking at this number, honestly; I don’t relate to it at all! I feel much younger (and look much younger thanks to God and good genes 😉). What a year! What a year, indeed! It has been quite intense, with intense interactions, deep lessons and…
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We’re all God’s PETS
A couple of months ago, and in a moment of uncertainty, I asked myself a series of questions about my life. And just as usual, I opened my journal and started writing. But this time it felt different. It didn’t feel like it was me who’s writing, it felt like I was just scripting words…
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Sharing pieces of me…
It has been some time since my last blog. The latest writing assignment – part of my master’s degree in Creative Writing – kept me busy in November. And now I’m caught up with some work at the office to finish before the holidays. I’m sure you’ve heard it a million times already! ‘This time…
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