I'm a bad friend, at least in the traditional sense of what is expected from friendships. Like checking in with someone, regularly meeting up and simply initiating contact or answering texts. I simply cannot! I do try, but I fail, and if i’m to believe the court of social memes: I am a red flag or an inconsiderate asshole. Or could it be more nuanced?
Read MorePeople love to say that art is meant to be felt rather than being explained. I cried after seeing five paintings and felt how the weight of motherhood was turned into an experience. I felt seen, not only from where I want to improve or what I am proud of. I saw my personal motherhood reflected in multitudes and learned it is a shared experience.
Read MoreMy metamorphosis unexpectedly led me to completely reimagine my relationship with creativity and career. After realizing that I was clinging to my childhood fantasies instead of choosing what makes me happy as the woman that I am now.
Read MoreExploring adult friendships as they evolve through life stages. From Elena Ferrante's intimate portrayals to the tensions in The White Lotus, I wonder why those deep teenage connections often diminish to quick coffees and occasional texts.
Read MoreThere's something profoundly intimate about reading literature written by women. It's more than just consuming words on a page; it's a paper trail of recognition, of seeing my own experiences reflected in the narratives woven by female writers.
Read MoreLast year I turned 35. This made me reflect on the last five years that passed and the things that happened that set a metamorphosis in motion. I wanted to discuss this topic with others so on the fifth anniversary of the journal Dialogue with Self I hosted the first Dialogue at the Table with my close friends themed: What in the metamorphosis.
Read MoreI’ve been hosting intimate themed dinners to delve into life's meaningful topics. Through these gatherings, we create a temporary but profound sense of community. Find out how and why we cultivate a space for connection that many of us crave in our fast-paced world, exploring philosophies on friendship, creativity, literature, and more.
Read MoreCreating space for the essentials requires constant effort. It's easy to lose sight of how vital these are to my sense of self. Recently, a friend and I discussed our creative ambitions and the challenge of achieving them. We realized that while we have plenty of ideas, it is often the execution that stumps us. After some reflection, I've researched and curated proven solutions to overcome them.
Read MoreIn the winter of 2022 we bought our house in a small village. We left a small yet adorable apartment in the city of Amsterdam and moved a few miles away to an idyllic place. The hopes for this change of scenery was to live a more peaceful life. Where I wasn't run by the hectics of life, but by an inner calm. I wanted to hear my own thoughts over the noise of everyone else's. And that I did.
Read MoreCaring for my skin, a practice I value in theory, but is a challenge to keep up with in my morning and night routine. I have found that it’s easier to stick to my routine when life is going well. Practicing this act of selfcare when life is a little overwhelming is challenging. Could redefining this act of care to ritual be the solution?
Read MoreMy father passed away, and in the aftermath I send out a newsletter/ This is a recap
Read MoreThe relation we have to self, mirrors the relation we have to others. Wether we are aware or not. If there is lack within us, lack will show up in relation to others. This is how to improve your inner dialogue.
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