People are invaluable. The contribution they make to the whole group of people is wonderful. The bakers, the hairdressers, the artists, the teachers, nurses, etc. But what if you don’t have a job, or if your job is a useless job? Are you useless? Or are you still working on … Continue reading →
Sit still, don’t fidget and go sit in your seat. It’s not easy for children who by nature want to move around. They can’t sit still and prefer moving around the entire day. Sit at the table? Ok, for five minutes, five loooooong minutes, and then, they immediately get up … 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 →
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 →
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 →
Work! Perform! Be responsible! Obey! That’s your duty! We have been raised to listen to those who have authority over us. And we are supposed to obey. You have to work. Even when you don’t feel like it. Even when you’re tired and your body indicates that it needs rest. … Continue reading →
Disempowerment, apathy or “It doesn’t make any difference,” is what many people feel or think. They see injustice, conflicts and negative news and feel helpless about them. You can do so little on your own. It’s too big and too comprehensive to do something about it. That’s how it feels; like … Continue reading →
Sun rays and rising temperatures, how we do love them! In countries where there is not so much sunlight, people become excited when spring comes. People become more cheerful, more exuberant and wear bright colors. People become more active, go outside more and enjoy the warmth of the sun. You … Continue reading →
New Year has releasing magic. Ending an entire year causes people to look back and reflect. How was this year? Wouldn’t miss it for anything? Or, “Thank God, it’s over”? Where do I stand now in life? How happy am I? What do I still want to do? With whom … Continue reading →
Making jokes and witty remarks, pranks and gags. They’re an art and a gift. People who understand the art of creating humor, are Heart Enlighteners. They make others laugh and crack up. People become happy, uplifted. Their hearts become enlightened. If they roar with laughter, even better! It’ll save a … Continue reading →
“Really, who does she think she is? Phew!” The indignation is expressed behind your back. People don’t appreciate it. Yes, you are a bearer of the truth. Someone who doesn’t mince his or her words and who tells it like it is. “That’s the way it is, so that’s what … Continue reading →
People who bring people together are bridge builders. You find them in all kinds of places and in all kinds of circumstances. They are very lovable people who wish the very best for other people. I call them “bridge builders”. They work or do their daily activities and are always … Continue reading →
Silence, isn’t that just wonderful. Very quiet, ssssshhh, you hear nothing at all. It is so quiet that you notice it. Delightful, how peaceful. What an oasis. What a – deep sigh — moment to be with yourself. Nothing at all. Peace. Silence. You become aware of your body, of … Continue reading →
Dreams are very important for people. They provide perspective. They give you something to live for. Dreams are expressions of your inner being, of the longings deep within your soul. This can be at a deeply spiritual level but also purely material. What is your dream house? What kind of … Continue reading →
Music does things to you. It touches the strings of your heart. It touches your being, right to the core. Music is the quickest way to your heart. Composers, singers, songwriters, musicians, they are all people who contribute to a finer world in which we can live in harmony and … Continue reading →
Being born is not exactly easy! You’re enjoying the warmth of the uterus. Being delightfully rocked back and forth. Sleeping, floating, sucking your thumb. And then one day, the outer walls of your safe place begin to contract. And in a prolonged hours-long process, you are slowly pushed through a … Continue reading →
Deep dark green is the color of my wool. I’ve started knitting again. It is one of my favorite activities to refresh my energy when I’m tired. It helps me to collect myself, to bring myself back to the present. And I continue to find it fascinating that you can … Continue reading →
Just coping, getting ahead of yourself; it’s very human. We busy bees! Taking on more than we can handle. Biting off more than you can chew. Sitting down and relax is for the lazy people, you cannot allow yourself to do that. There is still so much work to be … Continue reading →
The summer vacation is usually the moment to get some distance from your daily life. You go somewhere with your family or partner, friends or acquaintances and are gloriously away from everything. You leave your routine for what it is and go abroad! There, at your destination, it’s wonderful. You … Continue reading →
The 9 steps of the MIR-Method are a complete set together. All 9 steps work on everything that is important for your life. The last step is very important in this: “Clarify mission”. When I was testing this step in the MIR-Method, I was confused at first. Wasn’t I working … Continue reading →
