by Brigitte van Tuijl | Sep 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every time we dropped the anchor, something in me softened and dropped. On the boat again! And I was in my element. Put me in, on or near water, and I’m happy. An ocean, a lake, a puddle … the effect was always the same and always instant:A deep relaxation, as if...
by Brigitte van Tuijl | Sep 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The first time I meditated, I was convinced I was doing it wrong.My mind did not behave as it should, and shut up already.On the contrary!It started bringing up even *more* thoughts.It was noisier in my skull than in a mosh pit at a death metal concert.It’s...
by Brigitte van Tuijl | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
“Rest is a full-time job,” a friend emailed me. And right now, it is. Last week, I had a breast reduction surgery. Full anesthesia. Surgery at noon, went home at the end of the day. It all went well. I feel good, no pain, just swelling and tightness and not being...
by Brigitte van Tuijl | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
I remember when, approximately around the ice age, every Friday night there was a horror movie on TV.I was addicted to them. Watched every week. Laughed out loud when the blood was strangely orange or heads flew around. Shivered at very scary parts.That addiction...
