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“Stil zijn is de grootste kunst” Rumi
Insectengekriebel
In samenwerking met Stinapa en Naturalis heeft entomoloog Vincent Kalkman vijf maanden lang veldwerk verricht op Bonaire, op zoek naar insecten. 'Het zeeleven is goed in kaart gebracht, maar biologen waren nog nooit zo geïnteresseerd in het landleven van dit droge en kale eiland,' zegt hij in de NRC van vandaag.
Words evoking images
Illustrating poems or short texts makes me very happy. Usually I start with a theme or a few words that automatically evokes images. My favorite topics are neurodiversity, and what mental health can do for your life.
Bull’s-eye!
Last week I participated in a wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) course. A fantastic method that is used worldwide to put together a personal toolbox, in which you can collect tools to feel good. Taking action when you feel less well, and knowing what you can do, gives a sense of control and peace. Asking myself 'What do I need today' is my new morning ritual.
Meet Fluffie
Fluffie has been living in our garden for nineteen months now. She arrived one day out of the blue and never left. She is best buddies with our dog, together they regularly chill. Apparently she feels safe with us and likes to stay.
Living with nature
With great recognition and pleasure I have read the books by Susan Smit. Living in harmony with nature is something that I also find very important and that I try to reflect on every day. We often forget the value of the natural treasures around us and take it for granted.