Thoughts have strength. What you think influences your reality. The words you choose are a reflection of your inner life. Do you speak negatively about what you see? Do you curse inwardly about what’s going on? These are automatisms we were taught starting as young children. We heard a lot … Continue reading →
People waste their time. I can’t describe it any other way. When I see people wasting their time while there is so much more to them. It’s the opposite of what I earlier wrote about relaxing, although relaxing is also necessary. But I’m concerned here about the illusion that you … Continue reading →
If you do step 3 of the MIR-Method, “Detach father. Detach mother”, you also detach yourself from your son or daughter. “Father” symbolizes all men and boys; “Mother” stands for all women and daughters. When you read that for the first time, it’s possible that you think, “But I don’t … Continue reading →
A lot of people don’t like doing step 3 of the MIR-Method, “Detach mother”. “I don’t want to detach my mother. She’s so sweet.” “She was always there for us. Thanks to her I had a great childhood. Why do I have to detach myself from her?” “My mother passed … Continue reading →
Do you wash down your food by drinking something? Soda? Water? Tea? Wine? It’s a common habit that most people have. It makes it easier for us to get rid of food, to swallow it. Yet, it is one of the unhealthiest habits that exist. Not digesting is food thrown … Continue reading →
“Detach father”, step 3 of the MIR-Method, often leads to a discussion. “I don’t want to detach myself from my father. I’ve got such a good relationship with him.” “I had a wonderful childhood, why should I detach myself from my parents?” “My father died; it doesn’t feel good to … Continue reading →
The eating habits of people who do the MIR-Method vary their eating habits. They desire sweet less and salt more. They feel the need for sweet at moments, and don’t touch salt. Sometimes they eat a lot fruit, and then there are periods without it. The eating pattern of someone … Continue reading →
Coming home should be nice. Coming home to your own, familiar house. To the people who love you and are focused on you. Still, there are many people who are not familiar with this. Who went home reluctantly, worried about what they might come across there. Maybe there was a … Continue reading →
Love is our greatest source of energy. It makes your heart radiate. It raises you up. Worries melt away and the sun breaks through. People who are in love bubble over with energy, their skin shines, their eyes beam, their heads are constantly in the clouds and they don’t need … Continue reading →
You get smacked. Figuratively. Someone says something to you that hits you, right in your face. It hurts. Not really physically, but in your heart. Ouch! And… you freeze up. You don’t say anything back to them, paralyzed. Completely shut down. Like a rabbit caught in the front lights of … Continue reading →
If you had a father or mother who didn’t set boundaries for themselves, he/she set the example that it’s ok to let people walk all over you. That it’s ok to do more than someone else and moreover, not be thanked for it. It causes you to let yourself be … Continue reading →
“Dear boss, I’ve got dandruff and that’s why I’m taking a few weeks off.” How clear does your body tell you? Dandruff on your shoulders indicates that your body is upset, and that you need to put your foot on the brakes! Dandruff is harmless, but really irritating! Especially because … Continue reading →
Contributing to someone else’s life is the purpose of life. I believe this. It’s effortless. When you see what it does for you to have helped someone else, it’s amazing. Your heart glows and you feel intense happiness. Thankfully, this is the case! It’s especially nice when people become actively … Continue reading →
Sneezing is very unpleasant to some people, while others have to laugh when they do it. When I sneeze, I always have a little fun because I have to think of the comedy, “My Stepmother is an Alien”, with Kim Basinger as the wonderful, beautiful alien who does all kinds … Continue reading →
The first step of the MIR-Method is, “Optimize acidity”. This is not a clear step for many people. What do I mean by that? It involves your body’s acidity. Or more easily said, how “acidic” your body is. Generally speaking, it is better when your body is not too acidic, … Continue reading →
During the last half year, I’ve heard from people that they’ve discovered something new. They lay their hands on their bodies while doing the 9 steps. I’d like to share it with you, because I’ve tested it and seen that it works. It also intensifies the effect of the MIR-Method! … Continue reading →
(Shooting) pain or itching around your anus or a burning feeling after a bowel movement or after wiping yourself. All are indications of hemorrhoids. A nasty malady that commonly occurs, especially once you have turned 50. Women appear to be more likely to suffer from them. What causes Hemorrhoids? In … Continue reading →
During a conference for “Holistic Health” in Flanders, (Belgium), I met Michael Niclaus, a young adult who was once addicted to alcohol and was able to free himself from the clutches of alcohol. He did that by maintaining a video diary and recording how he was doing each day. Alcohol … Continue reading →
Step 7: ‘Fulfill basic needs’ is a very important MIR-Method step. It ensures that all the needs that you missed having fulfilled during your youth, become fulfilled. Basic needs are for example: Love, Respect, Being Noticed, Being Heard, Safety or Protection. This time I’m looking at the basic need for … Continue reading →
“Don’t tell anyone. He would be devastated.” “If they knew how things really are…” “It’s better if I keep it to myself, because otherwise…” “If only I hadn’t promised to keep it to myself.” “It’s our little secret, isn’t it?” “If you tell anyone, I know where to find you.” … Continue reading →
Do you hold yourself back in life? Are you standing in the way of your own happiness? Maybe you recognize this. You arrive too late for meetings, don’t fill your tank soon enough and your car stands still, documents are “accidentally” deleted on your computer. Not making telephone calls, not … Continue reading →
Nobody likes to stand out. At least, most people don’t. Being average is crazy enough. Wear the same clothes as others. Say the same things, do the same things, buy the same things. We have gotten used to the idea that it is better to be average and to be … Continue reading →
Peace in the world seems very far away from us at the moment. Very, very far when we see all that is in the news. The problems everywhere in the world are becoming immense and many people feel overwhelmed by all the negativity. Stay true to yourself The most important … Continue reading →
Cooking is not really my thing. But… recently I have started to enjoy watching others cook! And what I’ve noticed is that there are a lot of people who love to cook. They find it relaxing, a moment of meditation, a moment to be with themselves and empty their heads. … Continue reading →
Not being able to smell anything is such a shame. It takes away your joy of life. The food you used to find so tasty has no effect on you anymore. Everything tastes the same. You miss the odors from the sidewalk after rain, newly mowed grass, flowers, and smells … Continue reading →
