Category: Blog

The sun rides over open fields . A turquoise ocean splashes background . Eternity is ticktocking over the mountains . Dusk falls, . One turquoise drop at a…

Why are people creative and artistic? What draws them into that field? I watched a clip with actor Colin Firth and had to laugh. His description of an…

It’s very peaceful in my home right now: the balcony door is open, I hear birds chirping, the wind in the trees, and the sun is shining through…

When my fear of writing gets too strong I procrastinate by looking for interesting articles on Facebook. I follow groups, people and organisations in various creative fields, and…

Fear is horrible. It might do us some good if we are in a life threatening situation and need to flee. But most of the time we fear…

Since I moved to Berlin I have thought about nationality, and what makes you feel connected to the country you were born in. Of course language, family and friends…

In school we learn to do things right. We learn to spell correctly, how to pronounce foreign words, we learn how to read and write. Sometimes that is all we do, trying to make things right. If we succeed we get praised, but if we don’t… We disappear into the shadows of shame.

I was sitting on the balcony, enjoying my dinner and the sun, when it struck me. I am living my dream life! It isn’t perfect, I still lack important things, but many wonderful pieces are there. Already in place.

Last year I started off very bravely. It was my time to write that great script. I was on fire! But somehow the fire went out – again. Then a friend stuck a book in my hands. “Read this!” And I did.

…or tell that story. There are most certainly people out there who need to read or hear it. Writer’s block is just your ego and fear feeding you lies.…

It’s important to follow our dreams, no matter what. One day we will be in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing – because it’s the right thing to do.

Sometimes all it takes is a group of likeminded people. “To do what?”, you may ask. To help you find your way again. This Spring I’ve attended two…

Here we go! I’ve just created a site for my passions: writing, follow your dreams and Berlin. Often in that order.