Cultivating an Abundance Mindset for a Fulfilling Life
When scrolling through social media, I sometimes find myself comparing my life to others'. It can feel like everyone else is more beautiful, more successful, more something than me. And in those...
Which wolf do you feed? Why compassion is needed to heal ourselves and the world
When we are hurting we often feel disconnected from others, yet it is the awareness of our shared humanity and the practice of compassion that will heal us and the world around us.
The power of awe
The power of awe lies in its ability to uplift our spirits, expand our perspective, and connect us with something greater than ourselves.
Watering your seeds of gratitude and generosity
When we start paying attention, there is so much for which to be grateful. We can be grateful for coffee or tea; we can be grateful for other people’s actions or kind words. We can be grateful for...
The beauty of the beginner’s mind and how it brings happiness into everyday life
Sometimes our life feels dull and without any excitement. But when you learn to bring curiosity to every single moment of your life even the most boring task can bring you joy and happiness.
Emotions – an all-inclusive package
How to practice mindfulness during vacation
Even though the weather in Belgium may not look like it, it's summer and vacation time for many. When I share with my colleagues about our meditation practice, we seem to have one thing in common:...
What happens on a mindfulness retreat?
What if ... a year in review
What if 2020 was not a lost year but rather a year that made a grow on various levels?
Boost your happiness with gratitude
November is the time of the year when we need to celebrate good moments in our life in order to compensate for the gloom of the darker and colder days.
Did you know that gratitude is a happiness...
Staying sane in winter lockdown
By now, we are all familiar with the lockdown phenomenon, where we have to limit our social contacts to a minimum. Though we may be better prepared...
15 ways to feel good
As our brain has the tendency to focus on the negative it is important to also focus on what is good in your life. In our positive neuroplasticity trainings we teach 15 ways to create a positive...
How to shift your mind towards the positive
When we focus on the negative we do not see clearly anymore. It can make us feel stressed and miserable and sometimes full of self-critical thoughts. Therefore it is important to learn to shift...
The secrets of nature
Nature can be a wonderful teacher about happiness and life in general. A walk in nature can improve our wellbeing considerably. Why not try it out now that spring is in the air again.
Waiting for spring time
Our judging mind can make us feel very unhappy and frustrated, always wishing for something else to be here (sun, warmth) or for something to disappear. But how would it be if we show up fully for...
Finding inner peace with equanimity
Equanimity is a practice which can ease our distressed mind and deal with reality in a different way. An equanimous mind is balanced and peaceful inside, while also being right in the middle of the...
Improving your energy with small rituals
Are you one of those few lucky people who wake up in the morning and jump out of the bed with full energy and lots of enthusiasm? Or do you need one or two hours and a strong coffee to really wake...
Celebrate life with mindfulness
Focusing on the positive will not only help you to solve your problems, but also make you more resilient and creative.