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The feminine – The Power in Stillness

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For me, the power in stillness is about being fully with yourself. Not halfway. Not in fragments. But fully. It’s about being okay with your own company, not just tolerating it, but thriving in it. Because when you’re truly with yourself, you remember: You are already everything you will ever need. There is nothing outside of you that can complete you, because you are not missing anything. You never were. To recognize that—to feel that in your bones—is powerful. Stillness is not about doing nothing. It’s about moving through life with a presence that comes from deep within. It’s that soft, steady confidence: ”I am enough as I am.” Yes, you have dreams, desires, and needs.You are human. You’re allowed to want, to long, to reach. But those desires don’t define your worth. They are not proof that you are enough.You were worthy long before you asked for anything. She—the woman who lives in her stillness— is open to life. She is strong in her boundaries. And she is graceful in her presence. She carries a softness that doesn’t …

The feminine

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The feminine is powerful.Not because she’s loud,but because she’s rooted. She is powerful in her being,in her softness,in her groundedness. She’s like a flower—blooming, flourishing—not needing permissionor validationto exist. She just is. She knows her worth.She knows what she brings—to the table,to the room,to the world. She holds space for herself.And she’s open—open to receiving the right kind of energy. She doesn’t chase.She attracts. She stands in her authenticity,unafraid to be fully,unapologeticallyherself. Yes—she makes mistakes.She’s human.And she’s okay with that. She doesn’t punish herselffor being human.Because every experience,every scar,is part of her becoming. She’s learning.She’s growing.She’s evolving. And through it all,she allows herself to bethis beautiful, ever-changingwork of art. She is the creatorof her own life. She already holds everything she needs:her beauty,her wisdom,her strength,her confidence. She’s not loud.But don’t mistake that for weakness. She is powerful—quietly powerful. In a world obsessed with noise,with striving,with doing,she simply is. And that unsettles people.Because she doesn’t conform.She doesn’t strive to prove.She allows.She flows.She lives. And when people see that…that grounded presence,that self-trust…they may not know what to do with it. But …

Imposter Syndrome, Art, and the Courage to Begin Again

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”I paint more from feeling than from thought.” A few years ago, something quiet and persistent within me said, “You need to start painting.” So I did—without a plan, without training, without knowing why. I followed feeling. I let color move where words couldn’t. My work lives in the spaces between: softness and stillness, motion and memory, the inner landscapes we don’t always know how to name. I use whatever medium feels right in the moment—acrylics, pastels, texture, gesture. What matters most to me is honesty. That the work comes from a true place. To my surprise, people noticed. Friends, family, even colleagues asked if they could buy a piece. At first I was touched—and then, slowly, doubt crept in. Who am I to call this art? Who am I to charge money for something I barely understand myself? That voice got louder, and eventually, I stopped painting. It’s been nearly five years now. But something inside me is shifting again. This time, I want to return differently. Not as someone who needs to prove anything—but as someone who …

The unfolding

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Part 2; ”I love who I am returning to.” This is not about becoming someone new, it’s about unfolding into who you always been. It’s about honoring every version of yourself that came before. It’s about finally being able to look at yourself – honestly – and say ”I love who I am remembering.” So, unfolding is not just about who you are growing into, it’s also about making peace with all the layers you clothed yourself with. Loving who you are returning to means accepting every version of you that was masking the real you – The uncertain one. The one who feared taking up space, the one who doubted, or did not yet know the innate worth resting inside. Growth does not mean hiding from, or escaping those parts, it means embracing and accepting them. Unfolding does not begin with striving toward the new. It starts with acceptance, and sometimes, it’s about surrender. Letting go of past identities or beliefs that no longer fit. Releasing old stories, and narratives that are holding you …

A soft confidence

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Soft confidence. A confidence that doesn’t shout or demand validation. It resides deep within: a quiet knowing, trust in oneself, eager to follow one’s inner wisdom, even when the world pulls in different directions. Here’s how to begin building that kind of soft inner strength. 1. Start by welcoming stillness Soft confidence begins in stillness. It’s difficult to hear your intuition when you’re constantly distracted by the noise of the outside world. Make space in your life for silence—whether that’s through meditation, walks in nature, journaling, or simply sitting without a screen. Stillness isn’t empty. It’s full of answers. When you slow down, you start to hear the whispers of your inner wisdom. You begin to notice what feels aligned and what feels off. That’s your truth speaking. Listen. 2. Learn the sound of your intuition Very seldom you’ll hear your intuition shouting. It’s a quiet nudge, a gut feeling, a soft but persistent pull in a certain direction. Learning to recognise it takes practice. Patience. Begin by noticing how your body responds to different …

The moment in-between

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The space most of us rush past. Ignore. Not the beginning. No the end.Just the middle. The pause.The moment in-between. It’s the quiet after all is done,but before the next flood of inspiration hits again.The space between one thing and the next.The refreshing exhale before something new begins. But we choose to fill it.With noise. With scrolling. With productivity.This constant urge to go go go. Stillness can feel like discomfort.Boredom can feel like ”I am boring”. Silence can be frightening. Empty. But what if you just started to listen? What if those in-between moments —are the places where you can finally hear yourself breathe? The pause where you feel your energy move through your body.The silent spaciousness where you rememberyou don’t have to become anything to already be worthy. This is not the absence of life.This is life. You are life. Unperformed. Unedited. Undistracted. Peaceful. What if you let yourself pause? Be in the slowness.Be in the quiet.Just be. Be. Stay in the now — even when it’s not exciting. Let yourself: There is wisdom in the pause, clarity …

Part 3; The Season of Becoming

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After the emptying, after the soft, slow season of receiving, happens a quiet shift. A gentle blooming. This is the season of becoming. Or should I say – the season of returning to the real you. It won’t be a sharp turning point, nor a grand transformation. But a subtle unfolding. A moment when you begin to realise: I no longer need to try so hard to be who I already am. Becoming is what happens after you’ve made space, after you’ve received. It’s the natural order of living in integrity with your inner being. Nothing needs to be forced. It effortlessly arises. This season is filled with forward movement — but not the panicky, grasping kind of action. This is inspired action. It’s rooted, quiet and confident. There’s no more chasing. You’re creating, expressing, responding. You’re living from completeness, not from lack. There’s no need to declare this metamorphose.Your energy speaks louder than your words now.This is you, naturally. Let yourself: In this season, life begins to reflect back the internal work you’ve been doing. Not immediately, nor all at once. …

Your body – the home you carry everywhere

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Your body; the one place you’ll live in for your entire life, no matter where you go, what you achieve, or how much your circumstances change it will always be with you as long as you breathe. It is the temple that holds your thoughts, your emotions, your stories; the only home your soul has known in this lifetime. And still, how often do we forget to care for it the same way we would a precious house or sacred space? Before you knew language, you knew sensations such as touch, scent, sight, sound and taste. From day one your body has been communicating with you. Every cell of your body holds information. Have you ever taken the time to listen? Like any home, your loving body requires maintenance — it feeds on rest, nourishment, movement, and compassion. It needs to be listened to when something isn’t working quite right, and appreciated for all the wonderful things it allows you to do each day: breathing, walking, creating, loving, laughing. Living. However, many of us choose …

What Ballet Has Taught Me: Starting in My 40s

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Ballet est l’amour. I never imagined I would start ballet in my early 40s. Ballet belonged to another world—one of childhood dreams and youthful flexibility, of effortless grace and lifelong training. Yes, my teenage years were largely spent doing gymnastics, which undoubtedly provided me with a strong foundation. But something inside me whispered: Why not ballet, and why not now? At first, I discovered ballet through watching YouTube classes online, but eventually, I decided to step into a studio for the first time, feeling both excited and a little absurd – Ain’t I’m too old for this?! I was a beginner among beginners, and yet, I felt at peace. Ballet has been one of the greatest gifts I have ever given myself. It is not only the movement—It is a language of its own, a conversation between the body and the soul—spoken in French, a language I must admit I do not speak, at all. But I do speak love, and ballet, after all, is love. Every time I show up in class it teaches …

E-book: Relax, my darling, unwind – A Guide to Living in the Present Moment

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“Relax, my darling, unwind. You are coming home, to yourself.” The present moment – the only moment that matters, the only moment that exists. We humans are very good at preparing to live, but not very good a living. Habitually dwelling in the past and dreaming of the unknown future, while having difficulties concentrating the mind on the present moment. In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, be more, and achieve more, the idea of slowing down can feel counterintuitive. Our society glorifies busyness, and productivity is often equated with success, and that crucial rest is mistaken for laziness. But what if the true essence of a fruitful life isn’t in the rush, but in the still, quiet moment in-between? What if joy, clarity, and contentment are found not in doing more but in being present? Want to read more? Download my E-book Relax my darling, unwind – A Guide to Living in the Present Moment Enjoy ❤