20 February, 2023
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I recently met with a friend, and she asked me how I am. Leading me to share how done and exhausted I...
02 February, 2023
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Last year’s guidance was “connection”, and looking back – yes, it was such a...
04 April, 2022
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Connection-with others, to myself and the country I live in. Sometimes that means we need to connect...
14 October, 2021
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Do we hear or are we listening?
Hearing – it’s what we do naturally, often without having to...
02 September, 2021
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Ok, here it is. This “getting back to normal” saying is doing something to me. I know I might overthink...
15 April, 2021
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Ok, I’m almost laughing as I write. And this whole process of writing this blog post just shows me again...
04 December, 2020
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Dear readers,
A bit delayed but from the heart – my virtual advent calendar for you.
What a year...
19 November, 2020
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As the days go on a lot of us feel the additional tiredness creeping in. Partly, it’s due to nearing...
18 June, 2020
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Wow I can’t believe it’s done. We reached the end of chapter one!
Our first year in Oman is not quite...
11 June, 2020
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The Japanese practise the art of fixing broken objects. They say that things that break don’t necessarily...
04 June, 2020
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It took a while but by now, I learned to love the cabbage the has been a part of our regular veggie box.
Yes,...
28 May, 2020
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Over the past weeks I’ve been talking about characters strengths, taking a character survey (*),...
14 May, 2020
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Do you have these moments that you really do want to write but don’t find a way to put all that’s...
30 April, 2020
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It’s been quiet here on my blog as I tried to get to terms and find a rhythm in the days. I’m still not...
12 March, 2020
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Last week I went for a run. It was my birthday and I wanted to have some time just for myself. And a...
30 January, 2020
akvanschie
These past weeks I get my energy from connecting in a different way. I mentioned already a bit on my...
16 January, 2020
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Winter-or moving-blues? I’m tired at times to read and hear and be told about all the things we...
09 January, 2020
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Want to add something green to the dinner table? I started to mix up a bowl of Tabbouleh now and then....
02 January, 2020
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It was the time of the year again when I led my mind wander, to see what it brings to me in regards to...
19 December, 2019
akvanschie
Are you tired by store-bought bread? Then I invite you to try these super easy quick weekend bread rolls!
A...
12 December, 2019
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As some of you might know, I’ve been setting yearly intentions for quite a while now. Not just...
05 December, 2019
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Those who follow me on Facebook and/or Instagram know what the previous weeks have been like. Kind of...
10 October, 2019
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We are into our 8th week of the move and it has been an interesting personal journey with a lot of positive...
19 September, 2019
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With every move, we need to bridge a few weeks in a temporary apartment until we find a new home and...
12 September, 2019
akvanschie
My blog has been a bit quiet over the summer but life wasn’t quiet at all. Why? Because we only got our...
18 July, 2019
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Relaxation is a process that leaves the body and mind relaxed and calm, yet focused. There are many different...
04 July, 2019
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Being in the midst of the (long) summer vacation and other life happenings mean that I have little time...
27 June, 2019
akvanschie
Today I want to share a bit why I chose “at ease” and what it means to me. It’s more than just a name....
20 June, 2019
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A lot is being said about how we should be authentic, true to ourselves. But there are times I struggle...
13 June, 2019
akvanschie
It’s always nice when the kids inspire you to try something new. A while ago my youngest came home, telling...
06 June, 2019
akvanschie
Hi there, let’s take a moment and think of how we breathe.
Deep, conscious but relaxed breathing...
30 May, 2019
akvanschie
I had this great thought to write about Zen, and what it means to me, and to find out what it means to...
23 May, 2019
akvanschie
Where do you find inspiration? And when was the last time you really got inspired and what sparked it?
Inspiration...