Believing in either synchronicity or coincidence: Are the two approaches really so different?
When something in our daily lives catches our attention and it seems eerily related to something we are going through in our own lives, for some it may be synchronicity, a kind of sign; for others mere coincidence. Can we go beyond being one or the other? Should the two approaches be opposed to each other? We talk to four different experts with four different backgrounds on the meaning of synchronicity in our lives.
Early bird: Time to rethink our meaning of early rising? Camilla Kring of the B-Society tells all
If we want to have a successful day, we have to get up early, right? After all, the early bird catches the worm. But one initiative in Denmark shows us a different perspective. One that can be good for our productivity, health, businesses and schools. We talked to Camilla Kring: This is the story of the B-Society.
There’s space for everything: The meaning of happiness in Japan
Different religious perspectives, life, death, and the afterlife: There’s room for everything in the Japanese perspective on happiness. Above all, says Japan expert Carmen Rucci from Italy, there is room for joy. And so, this is Carmen’s story.
A dog is our best friend. But are we theirs? A professional perspective by Judith Versluis
In the West we all care for our domestic dogs in much the same way. We put our dog in a crate when we go to work, and we have to do things to remind him who’s boss. But just because we all do these things, does that make it okay? According to welfare professional Judith Versluis, there is room for improvement. This way we can also become our dog’s best friend. This is her story.
Min Min lights in outback Australia: Could they be something supernatural?
They say that in the Australian outback, if you are lucky, you might see the mysterious Min Min lights far in the evening sky. This phenomenon, described by (Aboriginal) locals and news reports as erratically dancing orbs, has long baffled tourists, scientists and mystery believers alike. Can we explain them rationally, or is it something supernatural? And… does it matter?
Is a natural apple healthier than a ‘conventional’ one? Marco van Es about the bigger picture
Is a naturally-grown apple really that much healthier than a conventional one? We talk to Marco van Es of Bac2nature. His research foundation links crop soil, the microbiome, the quality of our immune system, and our health. Turns out, for more and more experts like van Es: It really is about the bigger picture.
The Light Orbs phenomenon: A spiritual perspective on the invisible life around us by Daniëlle Langendijk (VIDEO)
When we enjoy a walk in the woods, we can see trees, shrubs, a bird, and perhaps a butterfly. But there might be more, we just cannot see it. In our video, Daniëlle Langendijk gives Perspective Living a spiritual perspective on the occurrence of light orbs. Says Daniëlle, they are all around us. Our tip for watching this video: Don’t expect anything. Prepare to be amazed!
The virtuousness of willpower and self control. Are things really that simple?
If only we had more willpower and self control to see things through. We would eat the right foods, exercise regularly, say no to alcohol, smoking and – god forbid – to drugs. Procrastination would never happen, and we would save money rather than spending it. We would be achieving all sorts of virtuous goals in life. We would be admirable. Right? Time to review an old perspective?
The power of surrender: Dr. Kim D’Eramo about an unusal take in health
Dr. Kim D’Eramo talks to us about the idea of surrender in health. To surrender to what lies beneath the surface of our understanding of health, and about not getting in the way of the body’s healing ability. Are we ‘limited’ when it comes to our health? An increasing number of health experts say we are not. This is the story of Dr. D’Eramo
Superstition in Italy: Ingrid Evert-van Woudenberg on an old way of seeing still very much alive today
Superstition may be strange to many of us, in Italy this perspective is as normal as the sun rising. It is one in which history, religion, death and mystery all happily merge into one. Here, new author Ingrid from Rome lifts the veil on this age-old way of seeing life.
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