Category: #kindness

• MC

  You must be my longest work colleague ever—we’ve worked together on and off for more than 10 years now. That alone deserves a medal.
  In all these years, I’ve learned to admire you.
  Pure, sheer admiration.
  You’ve been strong even when the whole world around you was collapsing—and you still stood there, fighting your battles. I love how you take care of yourself, whether it’s exercise or food. You proved that a person who exercises really does have stronger bones when you had your accident. That was a big eye-opener for me—and the inspiration I needed to make myself fit. Thank you for that.
  

  Passion at work

  At 60-something (😉), your drive and passion for our work are honestly unbelievable. Magnesium intake after work or not, you move like you’re still in your 40s. And that smile of yours—it gives instant assurance.

  MC, I think we really will work together until we’re properly old, just like we always say:
  “Den oukes is weer aan slag.”

  I admire you deeply—and you are my silent (and sometimes very obvious) inspiration.

  

  February 6, 2026

  #admiration, #journeychronicles #lifeinspiration, #living, friendship, inspiration

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• 18 months

  Last night, I did my progressive test training — the test that almost every one of Jonathan’s ( you can follow him or check his ig profile jonathan_elevatecoaching) clients knows means living on the edge (and questioning life choices).

  

  
  For the last 18 months, I’ve been grateful to have a coach who pushes me, lets me curse him, believes in me, and somehow still earns my trust that every week I am looking forward of our session

  

  As I powered through those painful supersets, I looked back and realized these 18 months have been a journey of consistency, brutal core exercises, sore muscles, and new gym buddies — the kind you just exchange fist bumps with and keep moving.
  Yes, I look good, feel good, and I’m grateful to have a badass coach.

  
  Again and again, I’m a full believer in getting yourself a coach for better guidance and results — or at the very least, keep moving and lift if possible.
  So, to me: happy 18 months.
  And thank you, coach. 💪🔥

  

  Disclaimer : not paid , simply a believer

  http://www.elevatecoaching.be

  February 6, 2026

  #coaching #strengthtraining, #happiness, inspiration, menupause, perimenupause

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• Courage, Imperfection and the beauty within

  “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
  The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again—because there is no effort without error and shortcoming—but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms and great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
  —Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
  Man in the Arena

  I love this quote so much. I first encountered it while reading Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, and it has stayed with me ever since.
  

  In a modern society where image often holds more value than authenticity, this quote speaks volumes. It reminds us that what matters most is not the critics—nor those who stand safely on the sidelines, pointing out flaws and offering commentary from a distance.
  

  What matters is you.
  

  You—showing up.
  You—stepping into the arena.
  You—navigating your journey with courage, imperfection, and authenticity.
  

  You know your story.
  You know your passion.
  You know your purpose.
  So let me say this clearly: you are doing okay.
  By showing up.
  By facing the struggles.
  By surviving the day-to-day hustle.
  You matter.
  

  And the small victories matter too.
  

  Let us keep our courage, authenticity, passion, and purpose shining—
  even in a world driven by algorithms.

  YOU ARE AWESOME ❤️

  

  January 30, 2026

  #affirmation, #grateful, #happiness, #hope, #kindness, #peace, #struggles #lovepoetry, breath, inspiration

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• Let Me

  
  Let me choose kindness
  that draws boundaries, not walls.
  

  Let me choose to be
  a part of someone’s smile.
  

  Let me choose to let go,
  and let battles be
  the ones not worth fighting.
  

  Let me be the best friend
  I once longed for.
  Let me.

  

  January 16, 2026

  #happiness, #happinessjournals, #morningaffirmation, #selflove #womanhood, inspiration

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• Daring to Rise

  “Striving valiantly in the arena, facing challenges, and daring to try, even if one fails.” – Theodore Roosevelt
  
  Victory is not always about triumph; sometimes, it is simply the courage to keep going, to face our own imperfections with love and acceptance. At times, life takes unexpected turns that carry us higher than we ever imagined.
  
  Santorini. The pandemic had just begun to ease, borders carefully reopening, and after two long years of isolation, it was my first journey back into the world. The island was almost empty, its silence amplifying its beauty.
  
  One afternoon, Jen, Ralla, and I decided to walk from Akrotiri to Emporio, a trail of about 7 kilometers. By the time we arrived, our feet were heavy, and our bodies tired. Jen sat down to rest and asked us to capture photos she could post later.
  
  As Ralla prepared the camera, my eyes caught a beautiful church nearby. Its roof looked climbable, and I thought to myself—this could be the perfect place for a once-in-a-lifetime shot, with the caldera standing boldly behind me.
  
  Without a second thought, I leapt, climbed, and stood tall on that rooftop. “Take the shot now!” I called out. The result was stunning: a woman standing with confidence against the wide-open sky. But what the picture didn’t show was what I felt inside—the rush of fear as the wind brushed past me, the trembling thought that I might fall. And yet, beneath that fear, a quiet voice whispered: Hold still. You got this.
  
  And I did.

  
  
  
  Reflection
  Life often places us on rooftops we never expected to climb. From the outside, others may see only strength, beauty, and confidence. But inside, we may be battling fear, doubt, or the wind that threatens to unsteady us. Courage is not the absence of fear—it is the choice to stay, to trust, to hold still in the moment and whisper to ourselves, You got this.
  
  In the end, the most powerful victories are not in how the world sees us, but in how we rise above our inner storms and dare to stand tall—imperfect, yet unshaken.

  

  September 8, 2025

  #affirmation, #contemplation #importance, #grateful, #happinessjournals, #hope, #journey #travels, #journeychronicles #lifeinspiration, friendship, inspiration

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• 💛 More Than Just Things 💛

  Yes, these are pre-loved clothes, bags, shoes—you name it, I’ve got them.
  
  Sometimes, clients shyly ask if I can take their things “for donation.” But let me tell you, these are never just old items. They’re stories. Memories. A quiet part of letting go.
  
  Today, I picked up 5 bags from a daughter whose mother is moving into a care home. Dementia is slowly taking her.
  
  She stood at the door, trying to be strong.
  
  “These are my mother’s. I don’t know what to do with them. You can take them… I just can’t.”
  
  I asked, “How are you? Are you okay?”
  
  “It’s tough. She doesn’t always remember me. When my dad had cancer, we had a month. I could prepare. But this? Watching her fade day by day… I wish she’d just go peacefully. This slow loss—it’s too much.”
  
  I held her hand and said:
  
  “With dementia, the pain is shared. It’s no longer her job to remember—it’s yours. Meet her where she is. Hold on to the good moments. Let love guide you through. It won’t be easy, but you’ll learn—because you love her.”
  
  She hugged me tightly.
  
  So yes, these are pre-loved things. But they’re also filled with life, love, laughter. And now, maybe they’ll bring joy to someone else.
  
  Let’s not forget: even secondhand, love never fades. 🤍
  
  #PreLovedWithLove #DementiaAwareness #LettingGo #StoriesInThings #SecondhandStories #HealingThroughGiving

  June 12, 2025

  #affirmation, #dementiaawareness, #journey #travels, #kindness, #lettinggo, #secondhandstories

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• Micro Happiness

  
  
  Silent smiles, downward winks—
  a pulse,
  a rush of something unnamed.
  A glimpse of love,
  the hush of peace,
  the soft sunrise of hope.
  
  Little triumphs shimmer
  within this golden cage—
  a secret handshake,
  a quiet nod of assurance.
  
  Tiny joys, quiet victories,
  rippling through my chest,
  nourishing the fragile thread of hope.
  I gather them—
  my moments,
  my space,
  my sacred souvenirs
  from the life that almost was.
  
  A life shaped before I knew
  how to shape one for myself.
  

  

  April 15, 2025

  #affirmation, #complication, #happiness, #hope, #journey #travels, #lovepoetry, friendship, healing, inspiration

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• Wings

  Wings to fly,
  To soar up high,
  To feel the joy of open sky.
  
  Wings to see what lies unseen,
  Above the clouds, beyond the green.
  
  Wings to lift, to dream, to try—
  To give us hope,
  And help us fly.

  

  April 4, 2025

  #alumnihomecoming, #bodylove, #contemplation #importance, #grateful, #journey #travels, #kindness, #selflove #womanhood, friendship, love

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• A Friendship I cherish

  Yesterday made me realize just how much your friendship means to me.
  
  With you, I can truly be myself, yet I’m afraid of being swept away. I want to face things on my own, but knowing you’re always there behind me gives me strength.
  
  BFF, if I could have only one friend in this world, I’d wish for it to be you.
  
  Thank you, always.

  
  
  

  

  March 19, 2025

  #grateful, #happiness, #happinessjournals, #journeychronicles #lifeinspiration #cybercrime, #love #relationship, friendship, inspiration, love

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• A New Dawn of Hope

  

  A new day has broken—
  A light of hope, a ray of confidence.
  
  The sun rises at the edge of the horizon,
  Spreading warmth to those who feel the cold.
  
  A new day has begun,
  A chance to create memories
  And cherish moments of victory.
  
  Rise up, shine—everything will be okay.
  
  Breathe in, breathe out.

  March 18, 2025

  #affirmation, #grateful, #happinessjournals, #hope, #journeychronicles #lifeinspiration #selflove #bravelife, #kindness, inspiration

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