Several thousands of (mostly) women get to read my content every month. Readers come from all over the world and I am grateful for the support. In the meantime I have also become very curious about you. I thought it would be fun to answer some of your burning questions.… Read more
Category: Life
I‘m a great observer of life. My personal blog is basically my journey into what matters in the world and why. I find life lessons in conversations that I have, or while I’m watching a movie, or when I’m reading a book. Beneath you’ll find the life lessons that I think are worth sharing. Pick the one that matches your interest.
10 successful people who failed hard but used it
It’s fun and inspiring to talk about successes and achievements, but sometimes it is even more fun if we get to talk about the losses of the people we know turned out really well. In this blog I write about 10 successful people who failed but used their mistakes on their way to success.… Read more
Goals for 2021 and how to stick to them
Happy New Year to you. I hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. I am optimistic that 2021 will be better than 2020, as we might have some reasons to believe so. Let’s all try and look for the opportunities in the midst of challenges and set some goals for 2021 to keep our heads up.… Read more
Do not stand at my grave and weep
My mom sent me this poem called “do not stand at my grave and weep“ the other day and the words of the poem really touched me. It’s that kind of poem that you want to put on your wall as the reminder of hope when you need it the most.… Read more
I’ve never seen a lazy man, have you?
In the book Nonviolent communication by Marshall Rosenberg I came across this poem written by Ruth Bebermeyer Lazy Man. The way she explains how we label other people stuck with me ever since. Read on, and let me know in the comment section below what you think of this poem.… Read more
When I’m gone, know that I’ll still be here
The When I’m gone poem is one of those poems that stick with you after you read it, since it touches the essentials of life. It’s about what’s being left when we are gone. Let me not reveal too much of the poem itself, so enjoy the read and let me know what you think in the comment section below.… Read more
From the short stories series: the old wise man and the drumming boys
Old and wise men seem to be the subject of many short stories. This short story is no different in that sense. The old man short story is about changing your perspective in situations that seem to be fixed. Read on for the old man and the drums.… Read more
Inventive ways to enjoy yourself during corona
Social distancing is important, but it doesn’t mean that it has to be boring. During this corona times we’ve seen many people online who found different fun ways to entertain and distract theirselves. Let me share some inventive ways to enjoy yourself during corona times in the upcoming post.… Read more
Keeping our relationships sane during Covid-19
In most times of crisis, we can turn to others for support and comfort. In this particular crisis, we’re strongly encouraged — if not forced — to self-isolate. This puts an enormous burden on our partners, family members or roommates. To keep our relationships sane, we have to turn to outsiders.… Read more
Secure your own oxygen mask first before you assist others
Each time we get on an airplane, we hear flight attendants share some variation of the Oxygen Mask Rule; “should the cabin lose pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the overhead area. Please secure your own oxygen mask first before you assist others.” In this writing I like to explain what could possibly be wrong with helping others first and how the oxygen mask could be a metaphor for life.… Read more