How I Make Decisions When Nobody Knows the Answer
Esther Jacobs2026-07-16T18:20:16+02:00What the pandemic taught me about thinking independently, looking wider and making decisions when nobody has the full answer.
One year later: Retirement or a sabbatical? Inspiration Shot July 2026
lydia orth2026-07-13T14:11:00+02:00One year later: Retirement or a sabbatical? Lessons and insights from the best year of my life. A year in which I discovered that creating space is sometimes more important than setting goals.
Malta
Esther Jacobs2026-06-30T12:39:58+02:00I've been to Malta three times now, and each time I leave with the same empty feeling.
Entrepreneurship – Inspiration Shot June 2026
Esther Jacobs2026-06-18T15:36:57+02:00Reinventing yourself, one experiment at a time.
Ancient wisdom, new magic – Inspiration Shot May 2026
codex codex2026-06-24T15:31:09+02:00What happens when you learn to listen to AI, shamans and your own body at the same time?
Magic in Pisac: A Spiritual Journey Through Peru’s Sacred Valley
codex codex2026-05-22T22:26:08+02:00Magic in Pisac: A Spiritual Journey Through Peru’s Sacred Valley How one unexpected trip led to shamans, sacred sites, and ancient Inca wisdom I always feel a special connection to Pisac, Peru, in the Sacred valley. I first visited in 1997, came back in 2024 for a spiritual retreat [...]
Ultimate freedom to go or stay- Inspiration shot April 2026
lydia orth2026-04-16T14:09:24+02:00The past few weeks felt like one big movement. Three days of travel from New Zealand to Miami when my father got sick and my sister ended up in the hospital. All travel plans cancelled, just go. And then the complete opposite, sick in bed in Amsterdam, followed by deep slowing down on my land in Puglia. All the way to the level of the stones deep in the earth. Nothing to do. Just being, feeling and listening. That contrast showed me again what freedom really means to me. Not only being able to go when needed, but also being able to stay. To slow down. To choose. In this Inspiration Shot I take you into both worlds, and invite you to reflect, how free are you in practice?
Slow to exit- Inspiration shot March 2026
lydia orth2026-03-22T13:20:14+01:00The past seven weeks I have stayed in one place! At the beautiful Highden estate in New Zealand, for the Temple Training. I only left the land twice, once to get groceries and once for a small excursion. Therefore this inspiration shot has a slightly different format than usual. I slowed everything down, really landed, am less in my head and more in my body. Still deeply connected to Highden, the Mystery School. At the same time I already notice how the transition back to the 'normal world' immediately brings a few rollercoasters and tests. More on that below. I will try to translate what I learned into something that is also useful in everyday life. I hope at least one of these reflections will resonate with you, make you think, and perhaps open up a new insight.
Highden mystery school part 2
lydia orth2026-03-21T19:29:24+01:00A mystery school is an ancient spiritual tradition devoted to initiation and the awakening of human consciousness. Found in many cultures, from the temples of Egypt and Greece to the inner teachings of East and West, mystery schools were places where seekers gathered to explore the deeper laws of life, the nature of the soul, and humanity’s role in the cosmos. Their purpose was not simply study, but transformation. They guided individuals and groups through experiences that revealed deeper levels of wisdom, purpose, and service to the world.
Landed! – Inspiration shot February 2026
lydia orth2026-02-17T09:47:57+01:00I have finally landed at my destination, Highden Temple; the Mystery School. My suitcase is unpacked. And for the first time in 20 years, I am staying in one place for six weeks. But before that, I had exhausted myself with an absurd travel schedule. Sounds familiar? In this Inspiration Shot I share insights about having your feet on the ground, practical tips for the Pacific in case you ever want to travel this way, and I invite you to reflect on this question: Where are you still overcompensating before allowing yourself to rest?