On Setting Boundaries

On Setting Boundaries

I cannot stress enough how important it is for us to learn to say “no”. Being able to set boundaries & communicate honestly is the 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 – with ourselves, with other humans, and with nature. Quite often when we were...
My Mother, My Goddess

My Mother, My Goddess

I love my mom. How could I not? She literally gave me life, through growing me in her womb before birthing & breastfeeding me. But loving her did not always come easy. Our relationship is the hardest and most challenging one that I’ve ever had in my life....
Childlike Joy: SUSANNE

Childlike Joy: SUSANNE

Susanne, or Susi, how I love to call her, is a special soul. Life with her feels so much lighter. So light, I hope that everyone in the world has a Susi in their life. Unlike most adults, she has kept a childlike curiosity & carefree attitude. It’s typical...
World Silent Day 2020

World Silent Day 2020

For a long time, it has been a dream of mine to introduce the Balinese New Year called “Nyepi” – Silent Day – to the world. It is a day where traditionally, the whole island stands still and all people stay at home and rest. What a great...
Our Lungs Are On Fire

Our Lungs Are On Fire

When I heard about the devastating wildfires that are occurring in the Amazon rainforest for more than 3 weeks already, I couldn’t sit still anymore. The public must be informed about this, I thought. The rainforest is very dear to me, as I have spent two...