Chantal

“Working on yourself” is often seen as something you do when something is wrong. When you feel stuck, doubtful, or unable to figure things out. That’s when you go to a coach or therapist, work through it, and afterwards you’re “fixed.” I used to think there would be a moment when I would be done with Working On Myself (also known as therapy, coaching, spiritual guidance, or deep conversations over good wine until the early hours). That I would fully understand myself. The sharp edges...

Veel mensen zoeken de oplossing buiten zichzelf. Een andere baan, een andere plek, een nieuwe uitdaging. Maar vaak zit het verschil niet in de situatie — het zit in hoe je ernaar kijkt. Over rust, nieuwsgierigheid, en waarom wij uiteindelijk naar Spanje verhuisden.

A year ago, the Iberian Peninsula experienced a massive blackout: the apagón. Trains stopped, internet went down, and the country was suddenly plunged into darkness. While rumors spread about cyberattacks and pandemics, Valencians responded not with panic but with paella. This blog shows how the obvious only becomes visible when it disappears, This story shows how the obvious only becomes visible when it disappears, and how perspective shifts with context.