It’s quite impressive if you ask me. To travel all around the world in just one night. Visiting every country, every city and town, not skipping a single house. To deliver more than eight billion presents in less than 24 hours. You must be very special to accomplish that. And with a happy “ho, ho, ho” he accomplishes that very task every year. For already as long as people can remember, Santa brin...
As I’m traveling with a big bag full of Christmas gifts and wearing my bright red hat I enjoy the looks from people. Some children ask me “Are you Santa Clause?”, I smile at them and answer “No, but I’m a friend of Santa” and they seem content with that answer. Another little girl smiles at me and points out my big red bag to her mom. A father tells his child “Look, Santa is coming!” This year the...
It’s evening and I’m thinking about what to write today. As I check what’s on my mind, I realize one thing. It’s all well. I’ve had several days of ups and downs and of course I can think of things I’d like to see different, but for this moment things are well. It’s okay. I did my best today and had a full and fun day. I can relax now and end the day slowly. Listening some Christmas music as I’ll ...
Wherever there is light, the flowers will find it. Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned from the flowers. It has been several dark weeks in a row here and that makes it hard to see the light. It takes effort not to let the darkness outside dim the light inside. If flowers are able to find the light, then I believe we as humans can do the same. I might not see the light, I might not feel the lig...
Every day, make sure to do something that brings you joy. It can be something small and simple, anything that will bring a smile on your face and helps you to be in the moment. For me today it was getting a cappuccino and a donut at Starbucks and really enjoy it. Moments like that can bring a smile on my face and make me think that it was a good day. No matter what else happened today, that partic...
It’s okay to mistakes. You can’t know everything in advance. In fact, perhaps there is only very little you can know before it actually happens. Therefore you should be kind to yourself if you made a decision that didn’t turn out like you hoped for. You should give yourself some grace. You live, you learn and you move on. Next time you’ll do it differently and because of that it’s probably better ...
I still have to get used to the ups and downs of life. One day I feel great, inspired and motivated. The next day I feel tired, down and defeated. I know there are many factors at play, like my physical health, but how I would love for life to be more steady. How awesome would it be to have a great week? Several days in a row where I’d feel happy, healthy and motivated? Now that I think of it, I r...
What a blessing it is come home at the end of the day in a place where you feel comfortable and can relax. As I look around me I’m filled with gratitude. A year ago I had no idea that I would now live in my own apartement. I wanted it for so long and then suddenly out of the blue it arrived. I notice how quickly it becomes normal, that’s why from time to time I take a moment to appreciate it all. ...
Today I read in a book that 81% of all American would like to write a book in their lifetime, but most won’t. They don’t do it, because they don’t make the time for it. I wonder how accurate that percentage is, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s true. People want to share their story, people love to be heard. It also makes me realize that I’m not that unique in my desire to write and that therefo...
Today was filled with stars. Seeing my neighbor’s baby of just two weeks old and video calling with my grandma of 83 years old both was very special to me. Two sides of the spectrum of life and I’m somewhere in between. I’m thankful for today, it was a good day. I don’t know what tomorrow holds, but I can just enjoy this day. I’m blessed and grateful. Life is pretty amazing. I’m trying to think of...
