start over

It takes some getting used to when you come back from a completely different environment. You look around and there are questions about the (non)sense of habits, customs and expectations of the environment. Does all this really have to happen, I ask myself repeatedly. Does this make it so much better?

All that efficiency, purposefulness, ease of use, online 'my-environments' and so many busy agendas. Appointments, even with the family that have to be arranged months in advance...

I love to be seduced by the energy of the moment. To move with what I am up to. To set myself apart with what the day brings.

I think I can say that I have become quite good at it. Probably because I have been working with new groups of children for 20 years, day after day. Little ones, big ones, latecomers, tomboys, good, compliant, interested and trouser-wearing ones. You do learn to feel how to reach everyone separately and yet also the group as a whole.

I try to analyze how I do it sometimes, a large part of the 'approach' I don't think about. But it starts with fun . Enjoying yourself in discovering who is standing in front of you.

That gentle enthusiasm carries over, especially in children, and from there curiosity arises . From that curiosity we move smoothly to wonder.

I have to admit that I am fortunate enough to be able to talk about nature -whether I guide, tell or give other lessons. The beauty of mother earth, or the wonder of our human nature. It is not difficult for me to be enthusiastic about this.

Even when I work with someone personally, my starting point is my gratitude and respect for the encounter. It is an honor to be allowed to share in someone's deep processes and growth.

This week is special for me.

The last few months I really needed those powers for myself. My nervous system brought all my activities to a standstill. That is nature too. When you apply too much pressure, there comes a breaking point.

I don't see it as something bad. It feels more like something necessary and inevitable. I've learned a lot from it. From EFT (emotional freedom techniques) to how much I like the relaxations I offer for free on Spotify.

Sometimes I would wake up half asleep with the relaxations on and think 'that is soooo beautiful', haha.

Now that I am going back to work, I am so incredibly grateful for the rich treasure trove of memories of wonderful events, wonderful guided tours, Little Red Riding Hood's wonder at the bakery, the giggling in yoga class, the sound of voices together and so many more countless beautiful things that I have already been able to experience and help shape.

Supplemented with the new experiences of going deep and recovering, together with the flow of India that has anchored itself in me, I feel so much confidence in life. And that it is a miracle to be allowed to (live) it.

Lots of love and have a nice day,

Lieselot