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 | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re located somewhere in Europe, you’re likely moving through a heatwave, too. I used to enjoy those and baked in the sun for hours on end, no matter how hot it was. I remember one summer vacation in Portugal, a thousand years ago, when a heatwave rolled over...
by Brigitte van Tuijl | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
There’s plenty in the news that can anger or scare you: wars, politics, the economy. Not to mention the stressors in your own life. Several reactions can happen—often at once.Maybe you feel scared or unsafe.Angry or outraged.Hopeless and powerless. You want to...
by Brigitte van Tuijl | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recently, I experienced a significant loss in hearing in my right ear overnight, out of the blue, accompanied by a constant beeb (tinnitus) and reverb. One hospital visit later, this much is clear: They have no idea what it is or what caused it, and can’t do anything...
