A way with words
TRE®: shake off stress and trauma
Learning Albanian, my mother tongue
Language allows us to bridge the gap between ourselves and “the other”, but it also allows us to connect with what’s going on inside of us. It’s because of this that I decided to start taking online Albanian classes.
Top 10 albums 2023
Here are the 10 albums released in 2023 that I hold closest to my heart. Listen to the playlist and read why this music has been the soundtrack of the past year.
La Feria de la Alegría
Embrace the magic of life by letting go of what holds you back. Happiness is a natural companion on the journey of liberation.
Ocean of insights
Learning how to SCUBA dive in Colombia was one of the most mind-expanding experiences of my life. It offered me experiential practice to integrate some valuable life lessons.
Here’s what I got out out of it, I hope it can be of service to you in your life, both under and above water!
FOMO While Solo Traveling
Solo traveling can be the pinnacle experience of freedom, but that freedom is often suppressed by fear. Fear of missing out (FOMO) can be paralysing, while you should be living your best life.
A change of mindset can help you move forward towards true freedom.
Sing a Navajo Song
Walk! Beauty is on the way.
On beginnings
Beginnings can be scary and overwhelming, but above all they should push us to flow further and not freeze in fear.
Peaks of the Balkans
Beyond its beauty, this trail has breathed new life into abandoned and traumatized villages by attracting a steady flow of tourists, providing these communities with a much-needed lifeline as they teetered on the brink of disappearing.
Top 10 Albums 2022
Addition by subtraction
How can we be more by having less? The distinction between “having” and “being” helps us navigate in the right direction. In this blog I’ll go over where and how this compass guided me, and how it could bring a change in your interaction with the world.
The Art of Living: Vipassana meditation
Life takes place in the here and now, but somehow we always drift off to a then and there. A 10-day Vipassana meditation course taught me how to be fully present. Don’t let life pass you by, live it!
El Camino de la Vida
While walking a spectacular route on the Camino del Norte, I found myself looking for something more profound than the superficial beauty of the scenery. I found the answer in a special guesthouse and collected it in the body of a poem.
The issue with social media
Social media are inherently flawed and the line between using and abusing them is incredibly fine. In this blog I’ll share what these issues are, and why they tend to have such a profound impact on our mental well being.
Fuckin’ Iceland: an antidote to a stressful life
In this blog I explore how Iceland set everything in place to create a space for deep healing and growth. I dive a bit deeper in its culture and nature, trying to pinpoint what exactly about this country made me feel so liberated.
Moonbird review: a breathing companion
The Moonbird is a nifty biofeedback device, which helps you breathe towards heart coherence. In this blog, I’ll review my experience with it for the past months, and compare its value to the competition. So breathe and relax, all the info you need is right here!
Top 10 Albums 2021
My top ten favourite albums of 2021. Read the blog to find out more about the list and listen to the AOTY 2021 playlist.
Writing for mental health: A step-by-step writing technique
“Oh, but I’m not a writer, never was, never will be.” Well, to that I say you’re wrong! Anyone who’s literate can be a writer. All it takes is the right mindset and perhaps some help from the writing technique explained in this blog. The healing power of writing is truly accessible to everyone.
Transit: The Story
Transit wasn’t intended to become a project, let alone a book. I guess that life never really goes as planned, and this story starts with exactly that life lesson.
How I volunteered in Iceland for 4 months
The European Solidarity Corps allows you to live abroad for up to a year! Who said travelling the world is supposed to cost a fortune? As a European citizen you’re allowed to participate with the ESC only once in your lifetime. Better take the opportunity! This blog tells you everything you need to know.