A while back, I listened to a podcast between Steven Bartlett and Trevor Noah. They were talking about finding the right friendships – friendships that inspire to move forward and challenge yourself. And I loved the idea of finding inspiration among your friends. And I have some special ones. Continue reading Inspiring Friendships That Fuel Growth
Four heroes, four stories, four lessons. They changed me and continuously challenge and teach me to be better. What are your heroes? Continue reading Finding the heroes: stories that changed me
How do you leave when your stay is overdue? How do you stay when you would rather leave not even knowing the destitation? How to you battle the fear? I am exploring challenges of walking away here. Continue reading What does it mean to walk away?
There is nothing scarier than opening up and building your village. It took me years to understand that but is a continuous box of surprises, love and care for me. I absolutely adore my village and couldn’t be me without them. And this is an ode to them. Continue reading Building my village: a lesson in vulnerability
Recently, I had too much free time and I was going through books like crazy. One of the topics that I keep on coming back is trauma. I guess it’s natural when you mix a bookworm with a less-than-ideal childhood. There aren’t that many worth-reading books but once in a while, I do manage to find a good nugget in the tall pile of shite of self-help books. This is a reflection on two of them. Continue reading Two books, two stories of healing from trauma
With Christmas only six weeks away and me busy with the preparations for them, here is a short love letter to the holidays, a few worries about the preparations and a reminder that it can be whatever you choose it to be. Continue reading Christmas – more than a feeling
I unexpectedly and slowly fell in love with (contemporary) art. So, much that they became a part of the usual routine when traveling. So, I figure I will put together a list of the museums and creators that I discovered and loved over the years. Maybe you (will) enjoy them, too. Continue reading The ode to art museums that I loved
“The Life Cycle” narrates an 8000-mile cycling adventure through the Andes. It challenged my view on the environment(-alism), it inspired me and made me long for the days on the road. I absolutely loved it and here are my two cents why. Continue reading The Life Cycle: Journey Through Andes and Our Relationship With Environment
Amid savoring a culture of arts and vast nature’s whispers, you collide with the reality of over-consumption and stark social divides. Soaked in contrasting hopes and despair, you wrap up your journey having tasted, not gulped, the American Dream. And you’re left wanting… sort of. Continue reading What happens when the American dream meets reality?
Growing up when being told to be quiet and calm to succeed and facing reality of having to be bold is a tough pill to take. And yet, I am trying to learn, I am trying to be brave. I am trying to grow up. Continue reading Learning to be bold when taught to be quiet
Life in Analog 