Nov 13, 2017About VulnerabilityVulnerability can sometimes make you nervous. It is uncomfortable to feel so real, so you want to numb yourself. You look for some kind of anesthetic, anything that will provide you with entertainment. Then you can forget the discomfort of reality. People don’t want to live with their basic rawness…Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Oct 1, 2017http://levekunst.com/looking-for-happiness/http://levekunst.com/looking-for-happiness/ When we look at our situation, we recognize that we desire happiness, peace and joy. We want to solve our difficulties. This is natural! This is human nature. However, if we are truly honest with ourselves, we will realize that we keep looking for happiness in the wrong places……Buddhism4 min readBuddhism4 min read
May 28, 2017About ImpermanenceAbout Impermanence “People do not suffer from impermanent phenomena. They suffer because they desire the impermanent to be permanent.” The Buddha. The contemplation of impermanence of all phenomena is an excellent way to develop detachment. Buddha said that life is like watching a drop of dew on a leaf: when…Meditation3 min readMeditation3 min read
Jan 13, 2017EMPATHYThe development of spirituality launches us toward the world; it makes us even more empathetic with others. To turn this into reality, we initially need to include an empathetic attitude towards ourselves in our daily activities. …Mindfulness4 min readMindfulness4 min read
Jan 12, 2017THE DISARMAMENT OF BEING REALI write a lot about authenticity and I try to promote this idea whenever possible. It is one of the particularities that I most value and I believe that living authentically is an integral part of creating a life which is true and complete. We live bombarded by a constant…Authenticity4 min readAuthenticity4 min read
Jan 9, 2017WITHOUT EMOTION, THERE IS NO WAY TO PUT THINGS INTO EFFECTThe word emotion comes from the Latin term emovere that means to shake, to move. This word derives from movi, also from Latin, which literally means: set in motion, to move. Therefore, emotion, first and foremost, signifies movement, or, energy in motion. Accordingly, we must not lose sight of the…Emotional Intelligence4 min readEmotional Intelligence4 min read
Nov 4, 2016Grace is always with us.Grace is always with us. It flows like a river through our lives, artfully reminding us that there is magic and power beyond what our eyes can see. At times we catch its subtle beauty, like during chance meetings, near misses, and insights that seem to come from nowhere. Grace exists in all situations, in every moment, yet all too often we may overlook its presence.Grace1 min readGrace1 min read
