Hi, I hope the October edition of The Journal finds you well. While the seasons begin to change, leaves start to fall and we move closer to autumn, I look back on the last month with so much gratitude. September has been so wholesome for me and I leave this month behind, not only with lots of new experiences and learnings, but also with many impulses for reflection and change. As we transition forward, although it feels bittersweet, I am eager to see what the coming month will bring. I hope the new month is a chance for new beginnings, inspiration and courage.
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Others are our mirrors. We learn so much about ourselves through interactions and relationships with others. When someone’s actions trigger an emotional response in us, it often reflects our own unresolved issues or unhealed wounds. The qualities we admire in others reveal our own aspirations and values, while the characteristics and behaviors that irritate us may highlight aspects of ourselves we struggle to accept. In moments of conflict, the way we react can provide insight into our own fears and insecurities, showing us where we might need to look deeper in order to develop and grow. Each encounter and every relationship provides us with an opportunity to learn more about others and even more about ourselves.
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Find what you love to do and pursue your passion. When you do what we are passionate about, you glow differently. There is a shift in energy. A different kind of commitment. Passion is a source of fulfillment, courage, inner strength, and perseverance, propelling you forward, particularly when it gets hard. Pursuing your passion allows you to live with a purpose and find more meaning in what you do. Passion is a driving force towards your goals and dreams. Passion is a form of love. It lets you act from a place of love and dedication, that cannot be replaced through willpower and is the core foundation for success. And success becomes so much more meaningful when what you do is out of pure passion.
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Setting, upholding and respecting boundaries is necessary for healthy relationships. It’s about communicating and listening to each other. It’s about establishing balance between autonomy and dependence. Through a clear expression of needs and empathy, we can forge connections rooted in genuine understanding and care. This allows us to on the one hand grow as individuals, and on the other hand grow together. Boundaries are not walls that separate us but bridges that ensure mutual respect and compassion, fostering trust and a feeling of being safe in relationships, while also encouraging us to take responsibility for our own thoughts, emotions and actions. Boundaries do not create distance between us, they actually enable relationships to thrive.
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work on my dreams. I will set myself distinct goals and milestones, with a clear vision on how I will reach them. I will focus on discipline, commitment and resilience, as I strive towards the unfulfilled desires in my heart.
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practice more gratitude. From a fixation on what is lacking, I will move to a focus on what is already abundantly here. I will implement deliberate time for reflection to acknowledge all the good in my life, in others and myself.
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As always this month had lots of little moments that I hold close to my heart. Nevertheless my highlight in September was definitely traveling to the Seychelles. Besides the truly beautiful nature, I am so grateful that I was able to really connect with myself and the people I love, spending quality time with my family. The ocean, the saltwater, the sunshine, but equally just working less, turning off my phone and laptop, letting myself slow down, resting and recharging has been so good for me. This time away from home has profoundly changed me and filled my heart with so much love.
