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“You can find inspiration in everything. If you can’t, then you are not looking properly.”

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The power of rituals – Inspiration shot October 2024

2024-10-04T09:18:03+02:00

Afgelopen maand stond voor mij in het teken van plekken, mensen en gewoontes die steeds opnieuw een diepe impact hebben. Of het nu gaat om het herlezen van mijn favoriete boeken, het voor de derde keer kijken van Breaking Bad, de jaarlijkse vakantie met mijn jaarclub die ik al 35 jaar ken, of het terugkeren naar vertrouwde plekken zoals mijn TinyTrullo in Puglia en bij mijn vader in Miami; er zit kracht in herhaling. Door dezelfde plekken en mensen vaker te zien, en activiteiten regelmatig te herhalen, ontdek ik telkens nieuwe lagen en krijg ik een frisse blik op wat eerst zo vertrouwd leek. Het is juist door deze rituelen dat er meer diepgang ontstaat en ik me nog meer verbonden voel met mijn omgeving en ervaringen. Herhaling laat me dieper duiken, beter contact maken en dingen zien die ik eerder over het hoofd zag. Benieuwd hoe je zelf nieuwe diepgang kunt vinden in het vertrouwde? In deze Inspiratie Shot ontdek je hoe rituelen en herhaling je leven kunnen verrijken.

The power of rituals – Inspiration shot October 20242024-10-04T09:18:03+02:00

‘Pre-retirement’ – Inspiration shot September 2024

2024-09-09T22:39:17+02:00

A unique time is approaching; from December to June, I have nothing planned—except for my last writing week in Mallorca and, of course, my theater show! The first few months of 2025 feel like a kind of 'pre-retirement', where I can truly explore where I want to be and what I want to do, instead of following my usual (self-made) hectic travel schedule.  Until then it seems like I am busier than ever. In the coming months, I will travel to Thailand, within Europe, and Peru, from conferences to retreats. And in between I will visit my father in Miami. Every month, I’ll be hosting one of my online workshops for the very last time. These moments can be quite emotional when participants share why they follow me or talk about how long they've been my fans. I know I will really miss this. Still, my decision is firm. This month, I will write someone's book in just one week for the first time with my new exclusive 'Rapid Ghostwriting' offer. From 2025 onward, this will be my sole focus. In this inspiration shot, I’m sharing some useful and inspiring insights I've come across, which you might find helpful—whether you're planning for retirement or still in full action mode.

‘Pre-retirement’ – Inspiration shot September 20242024-09-09T22:39:17+02:00

The birth of an idea – Inspiration shot August 2024

2024-08-05T12:02:38+02:00

Inspiration and new ideas often arise from combining different elements that at first seem unrelated. A new environment, knowledge from different disciplines (interdisciplinary approach), and making connections between seemingly unrelated concepts form the basis for innovations. Curiosity is essential to be open to unexpected creative insights. During a recent Dynamite Circle conference in London, I immediately felt the creative energy of the event working on me. Surrounded by 100 innovative minds from the network of successful, location-independent entrepreneurs, and thanks to the setting, creative exercises and unexpected questions, small puzzle pieces slowly started to fall into place. It was fascinating to see an idea come to life when you are open to new experiences and collaborate with others who challenge you to think outside your usual box. In this Inspiration Shot I take you through my process and share the new idea that emerged from it, to show you how you can invite new ideas yourself.

The birth of an idea – Inspiration shot August 20242024-08-05T12:02:38+02:00

Shadow work – Inspiration shot July 2024

2024-07-12T13:39:38+02:00

Perhaps you are looking for shade under the sun during your vacation, perhaps you are confronted with your own dark sides now that the summer does not seem to be taking off in many places. Nowadays I actively seek out my own dark sides, during tantra retreats. And I do not avoid them in 'normal life' either. Shadow work is a type of self-development in which we focus on our dark sides: characteristics or parts of ourselves that we normally prefer not to face or share with others. Things that irritate you in others, your so-called 'triggers' are often indications of where your own 'shadow' is. Actively seeking out your shadow, exposing it and integrating it, is called shadow work. It is not therapy. So it is not a 'problem' that needs to be solved, it is discovering a part of you where some more development can be achieved. You get to know yourself even better by looking at your contradictions. In this inspiration shot I will go into this a little deeper. Dive into the dark with me, if you dare?

Shadow work – Inspiration shot July 20242024-07-12T13:39:38+02:00

Visibility – Inspiration shot June 2024

2024-06-17T09:04:49+02:00

During the recent Workation in Italy it became painfully clear again: many entrepreneurs do not dare to step into the spotlight; whether they have 50 years of experience, have written a book, hold impressive titles and positions, or have an important message to help others… ‘Who am I?’, ‘What will others think?’ and ‘actually what I do is very normal’ are common phrases. Some overthink it or make it too big, while the magic is actually in the little things. I have been sharing everything I experience for almost 25 years, and I still continue to learn. In this Inspiration Shot I'll share some ideas and tips about visibility.

Visibility – Inspiration shot June 20242024-06-17T09:04:49+02:00

I ❤️ Puglia – Inspiration shot May 2024

2024-05-13T11:14:58+02:00

Here in the Italian countryside in my @tinytrullo, I am slowly coming back to myself. There is no better place than nature to recover from the dengue that I contracted in Curaçao in March (and the associated brain fog). It's so beautiful here in the spring! There are flowers everywhere, I pick wild green asparagus on my land, everything is beautifully green, nature is slowly coming back to life. Just like me... This month I also host 12 people for the 'Workation'; working and living for a month in my village Ceglie Messapica. Whether you have a thing for Puglia or not, have already been here or still want to visit, I hereby share my Google Maps with my favourite restaurants, cafes, beaches and other non-touristy places. In this Inspiration Shot you will also find a TinyTrullo update and other insights, inspired by Puglia.

I ❤️ Puglia – Inspiration shot May 20242024-05-13T11:14:58+02:00

Health – Inspiration shot April 2024

2024-04-08T11:04:00+02:00

I had already written an inspiration shot about health (“What is health anyway? Traditionally, health is often seen as the absence of disease, but is that all?”) when I got dengue fever, high fever and excruciating pain in all my bones and joints, during my writing retreat in Curaçao. That brought me face to face with how even those little things that we normally take for granted are not so common at all. Things that normally don't cost you energy, such as talking or eating, or being awake or lifting your head... In this inspiration shot we look at health.

Health – Inspiration shot April 20242024-04-08T11:04:00+02:00

Tango & Tantra in Buenos Aires – Inspiration shot March 2024

2024-03-05T10:00:34+01:00

My month in Argentina was not just about dancing tango in Buenos Aires... I also did a tantra retreat. Many people think that tantra is only about s*x, but I learn essential life lessons every time; more about that later. The result: I feel more 'alive' than ever. I am more in my feminine energy, I look better, I experience more connection with others, my business is booming and I have more fun in life! In this Inspiration shot I would like to share my insights, so that you too can live life more lightly.

Tango & Tantra in Buenos Aires – Inspiration shot March 20242024-03-05T10:00:34+01:00

Inner peace – Inspiration shot February 2024

2024-02-07T15:11:16+01:00

For a few months now I have felt a deep inner peace. I am at peace and relaxed. Something that I had been actively looking for for years just suddenly appeared. And it seems like it's not going away. I am no longer in 'survival mode'. I am much more in the moment and can enjoy it more. It feels great. In this inspiration shot I will share what I did to achieve this; hopefully it will also bring you one step closer to your inner peace; and give you hope that it is really possible, even if - like me - you have to come a long way...

Inner peace – Inspiration shot February 20242024-02-07T15:11:16+01:00

From dreaming to doing, from doing to dreaming – Inspiration Shot January 2024

2024-01-02T16:56:06+01:00

Many people make a 'to do list' of their new year resolutions. However, just like this 'alternative Christmas to do list', we can also make a 'not-to-do list' for 2024. Or a list of things that make you happy; that you don't have to do, but with which you can just be. The preparations for my theater show are an example of this; it gives me so much energy! While I will continue to offer my workshops, writing retreats and coaching this year, it feels like I have already started just being and doing fun creative things, without planning. What does your (not) to do list for 2024 look like?

From dreaming to doing, from doing to dreaming – Inspiration Shot January 20242024-01-02T16:56:06+01:00
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