Author: Nils

(8 minutes reading time) Let’s explore what becomes possible when we question the inherited structures and unspoken rules that we have learned to live by. For many of us, these systems seem like the only socially acceptable way to live because we have rarely been shown alternative approaches that work. We grew up within these…

(5 minutes reading time) The quiet revolution of simply letting yourself be held You know that feeling of wanting to reach for someone, a friend, a colleague, someone you care about, but you don’t allow yourself to? Not because you don’t want the connection, but because somewhere along the way, you learned that closeness means…

(6 minutes reading time) Women Want to Be Heard First Many women experience phases of feeling emotionally overwhelmed, weighed down, or unseen, which can lead to a build-up of internal pressure. They find that being truly heard can quickly restore their sense of well-being. This is why women want men to be fully present during…

(16 minutes reading time) There are days when everything seems okay on the surface. And yet, we sense that something feels strangely heavy. The project that excited us two weeks ago is still sitting there, and we lack the creative inspiration or motivation to continue working on it. We go through our day. Life goes…

(8 minutes reading time) Something strange has happened to us. Although we are social beings, wired for warmth and touch, and for the steady comfort of another body close to ours, most of us move through life in a kind of invisible cage. Sometimes, we may reach for connection, but then pull back, unsure whether…

Introducing the vision of multidimensional, self-directed and shared group retreats – open every weekend (5 minutes reading time) Most group retreat formats are built around one topic and one fixed weekend. Everyone arrives together, follows the same programme and moves at the same pace. While this structure makes sense for the organiser, it requires you…

(7 minutes reading time) A few years ago, I walked the Camino de Santiago. Before I went, I knew that most pilgrim hostels have shared dormitories. Many beds in one big room. Strangers sleeping right next to you. I imagined snoring, coughing, and people coming and going at all hours. I wasn’t sure if I…

(1 minute reading time) Last night, I had a dream that showed me what the future might look like. While I was talking to two friends in a room, I heard a voice on the radio singing my name in a rather emotional way to make sure I took notice. The song continued and seemed…

(2 minutes reading time) Part of what makes me different seems to include some aspects of what we call autism. This provides a simple explanation for why some people find it difficult to relate to me. As I recognise many of these traits in people who CAN relate to me, I am able to accept…

(7 minutes reading time) Sometimes, we simply forget to answer because we are caught up in the many conversations and connections that fill our days. At other times, we consciously choose a slower pace, leaving space between replies, which makes it easy for a message to get lost in the flow. Beyond these honest oversights,…