Hidden Gems
Find hidden gems in my newsletter where I share one overlooked idea each week.
The Art of Present Moment Living
Hey Reader, Sometimes day after day slowly slips away until some day we are suddenly struck by life's fleeting nature. We feel the shock of time's passage. An urgent need to drive change quickly overwhelms us. We feel behind, racing forward only to stumble because our strides lack balance. Yet the truth remains: lasting change starts small but thrives on consistency. I experienced this revelation recently while visiting friends and family in Germany. Some I hadn't seen in well over a year....
What you get from serendipity
Hey Reader, I want my newsletters to spark ideas. But I also want them to be easy to digest. From now on, I’ll be focusing on two things only: a weekly theme interwoven with personal stories and overlooked ideas and a thoughtful intention for the upcoming week to be taken up in the following week’s theme. Reply to let me know how you like those changes. Unscheduled Time The one hour delay from Deutsche Bahn hardly surprised me when I traveled to Berlin. But the looming uncertainty of arriving...
Shutting Off Opportunities & Interests
Hey Reader, Should we fight social media? How do rules limit knowledge discovery? Let's dive right in. One Personal Story For years I was afraid of social media addiction. I raised barriers for accessing those networks: no apps on my phone, logging in and out every time, time-restricted access, or even complete abstinence. It's understandable. I grew up in an environment where a social media moral panic was pervasive. This phenomenon is common with the introduction of new media, such as the...
Pressure, Opportunities & Prioritization
Hallo Reader, Creating pressure, attracting opportunities, and managing overwhelm can be easily handed over to the unconscious mind. But what happens when we take agency? One Personal Story After my breakup, I wanted to leave Madeira. I told myself that I would leave when the car was sold. Not having an accommodation on Monday, I tried to find a buyer fast. I put a lot of pressure onto myself to close a deal. This created a strong dependency on that outcome. I felt restless. Later that day I...
Breakup, Taking Children Seriously & Community
Hey Reader, Welcome to my newsletter where I share three things each week: One Personal Story—A window into my life One Overlooked Idea—An idea that keeps me up at night Two Thoughtful Intentions—An intention for the upcoming week and a reflection on the previous week’s intention Don’t hesitate to hit reply! I would love to hear back from you. One Personal Story For the past 23 months, I was living and breathing my first committed relationship. In January that period came to an end. I...
Find hidden gems in my newsletter where I share one overlooked idea each week.