mission inspiration

musings - thoughts or comments on something one has been thinking about carefully and for a long time

Gratefulness – is that a word?

Gratefulness, and gratitude; most people treat both words synonymously. I think it is debatable whether both words are synonyms or have a slight difference in meaning. I have my own interpretation of these concepts and intend to show you my reasoning behind it and how gratefulness (or gratitude of course) can support you in your everyday life.

Spring fatigue & Co.

The days are getting longer, the sun comes out more frequently (ideally), spring has sprung. However, somehow the energy is not keeping up with these changes for many people. The limbs feel heavy, the body feels weary and weak all the time. Nature is awakening, but all you want to do is go to sleep. A paradox. Spring fatigue... a term which is commonly used. However, do you know what it actually means and what it is caused by?

Inconspicuous Bhutan – or not?

Have you heard about the Kingdom of Bhutan? A small, seemingly inconspicuous country, deep in the Himalayas, sandwiched between two of the World’s most populated countries, China and India. For those who have heard of it, Bhutan often conjures up an image of one big monastery populated with happy monks. However, Bhutan is so much more than that.

Pathogenesis vs. Salutogenesis

The most neglected part in an individual's life is most likely their own health. We may care about our health when we are diseased, but we don’t think about the things that keep our bodies and minds happy and healthy. Why?