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While I was doing my daily walk in nature, a sentence came to me. And i was feeling it (and living it) deeply. "Awareness creates space for the soul" or in Dutch "Bewust-zijn maakt ruimte voor de ziel". The more we become aware of what is all present within us, like our thoughts, feelings, patterns, our conditioning, the old stories, and the endless noise of the mind. The more we see what is us, and what is not us. What is real and what is not real. We begin to see the layers that have been covering our deeper truth. As we peel these layers away, something deeper can be met, something deeper can be seen, something deeper can express itself. Our soul, our true being. Awareness creates space. In that space the soul can show itself.

I was pondering... how do we transcend the ego and the mind? The first thing that came up was simple: ….see it.... ....Become aware of it.... The ego : a mental identity, built from thought structures is not us, its something we can observe. Our thoughts : an accumulation of memories and beliefs, is not us, it can be observed. Our emotions : is energy in motion, is not us, it can be observed. By moving through it, or letting it move through you, without judgment, without suppressing, denying or bypassing. We can go beyond it. All of life, our experiences, relationships, work, our thoughts and emotions, are stepping stones. Vehicles for liberation. For transcendence. If we really dare to stay present with ourselves, and what is happening within us. It will show us the way. Like Osho said: “And remember the paradox: being totally natural is the way of going beyond nature, entering into the supernatural.” It is our humanness we are asked to face, to move through, to remember who we truly

Feeling, feeling — there you are. You are not me as I am not you, Moving through me like a wave, here to be seen, to be felt, to be heard. Feeling, feeling — for so long I denied you. I abandoned you. Ashamed of you, pushing you away, angry with you, afraid of you. Feeling, feeling — but not anymore. I welcome you with open arms, knowing you come with a message. A bearer of truth, of wisdom — a doorway to deeper self-knowledge. And, if I let you, a doorway to greater happiness. Feeling, feeling — you reveal my inner landscape: my truths, my beliefs, my desires, my boundaries, my expectations, my dreams and my fears — the parts of me asking for attention, for softness, for healing. Feeling, feeling — thank you for being here. Thank you for taking me home to where I am meant to be. Feeling, feeling — I love you. Feelings arent obstacles, but doorways. What are your feelings asking for when you truly listen?

The other day I got a beautiful reminder. Lately I’ve been super busy — my system has been stuck in survival mode, my mind racing with anxious thoughts and restless energy. Maybe you know that feeling too… A few days ago, I was meditating and breathing with a friend when I suddenly realized... I had already taken 5 or 6 breaths while he had just finished one. That moment hit me. I was breathing so fast, so shallow — and of course, my thoughts were doing the same. This was my reminder: to check in even more with myself. Not just when I’m doing my practice, but also through the day and when I’m in connection with another person. You can do your daily yoga and breathwork practice, but if you don’t take it with you through the rest of your day… you’re missing the point. 🫁 Because here’s the thing about the breath — It’s one of the main keys to our mental, emotional, and physical health. It’s the only part of our autonomic nervous system we can consciously control, and it directly affects

For a long time, I couldn’t. When I was younger, I wasn’t able to truly feel what I wanted or needed in the moment. I couldn’t always sense my real boundaries or desires when I was with someone. Let alone express them. Through embodiment practices, I started to notice this — and slowly found my way back to myself, to my body, to my own truth. So here are some little tricks that can help you remember you: ♥️ When you’re with someone, feel your feet on the ground. Stay aware of both — your feet and the other person. ♥️ Or feel your back against the chair. Stay with that feeling, while you’re connecting with someone else. ♥️ Wear a special necklace, mala or bracelet. It can be nice to have something visually with you, to remember you of yourself. ♥️ Stay aware of your breath, or do little check-ins with yourself, How am I breathing? How am I feeling? Is my body relaxed or tense? It’s been a beautiful lesson, and I still keep on learning, to take moments to check in with myself, observe my