APPRECIATION – what is one thing you appreciate more today than you did before this year? For me there are a few. Health, of course. For ourselves and loved ones. And for the world (not just the people) Getting to spend time with our families 💕 But also luxuries (like shelter, electricity, running/potable water!) that… Read More Appreciation Reboot
MY HAIR IS LONGER – that’s one change that is visible.. But what about the changes on the INSIDE? How have the past 12 months changed you? What have you learned, done, created, decided? Did you read any books that you liked? Did you take/teach any courses? Which ones? Are there any things you’ve changed… Read More Only 365 Days
Soo. We made it. Last weekend Mr E and I passed our 1st Dan (black belt) grade test for Haidong Gumdo, Korean Sword Art. It was a super interesting (and joyous!) experience. It feels unbelievable that we’ve made it to here. And yet, there we are. It’s quite surreal to realize how much can be… Read More First Dan Grade Test for Haidong Gumdo
ONCE A DANCER.. What happens if you don’t dance ‘for real’ for almost two years? Do you still feel like a dancer? Can you still call yourself that? The urge to create dances.. will it ever come back? For me it was unclear. The past 18 months have been a struggle at times. To cope… Read More Once a Dancer
Gorgeous fall sunlight walk in Roetgener Wald. A circular 3-hour tour with beautiful woods and moor paths in the Eifel. Naturschutzgebiet Struffelt Enjoy!
SHARPENED VISION What apparent limitations (or hurdles) have actually helped you see things more clearly/act more creatively in life? 1. For me, seeing my LIMITATIONS in dance early on (lack of balance, trouble with leg work and turns/transitions) led me to take on (and still deeply love!) adult ballet. It has helped my dancing enormously.… Read More Sharpened Vision
CONCENTRATION – a super power that can be used to create lasting changes, spurts of growth and deep transformation. In physics and in life. How? When you focus all of your attention, all your power into ONE though, ONE moment, ONE action, amazing things can happen. Creating art. Learning a skill. Kick-starting a Transformation. Or..… Read More Concentration Station
Encountered this beautiful Linde/Lime tree on a walk through the town yesterday. I love seeing the first leaves turn at the start of autumn 🍂 What’s your favourite season?
HABITS – we all have them. And, whether we are conscious of them or not, they have the POWER to literally direct our lives. So, better to get to know them, no? LET ME KNOW What is one small good habit you’d like to keep/establish/make stronger in the coming month? What positive effects would this… Read More Healthier Habits
What is a DOBOK? It’s the uniform you wear for practicing Korean Martial Arts Do stands for ‘way’ Bok means ‘clothing’ There are different kinds, the most common ones worn for Taekwondo are: fully white (for any level) white with black collar (for dan/black belt grade) white with black collar & coloured trousers (for forms… Read More Dobok-ology
