Category: Opinion
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Rediscovering Childhood Solitude: Giftedness, Sensitivity, Nature, and Spiritual Connection in The Netherlands.
I often think back to the time when I still thought I had an uninhibited childhood, at least, within the limitations that life gave me then. As I mentioned before,…
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Why Thomas Believes Netflix Distracts Us From War, Fear, and the Harsh Reality Facing Our World
Without many very busy and career-oriented people in our world realizing it, there is a war in the minds of many people every day. In my experience, many of our…
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Honesty, Politics, and Truth: Honoring Professor Nadia Helmy’s Brave Voice on China and Global Integrity
Can you also vaguely remember the meaning of the word honesty, or the meaning of “daring to give your opinion honestly.” To be honest, I wonder more and more whether…
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Unveiling the Matrix: Are We Truly Awake or Just Dreaming Our Reality?
“The Matrix” and “War of the Worlds” challenge our understanding of reality, raising questions about whether we truly live when awake or only in dreams. Are we controlled by unseen…
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Eisenhower’s Rule, Pareto Principle, Einstein’s Relativity, and Kahneman: How We Think Differently About Life and Time
Eisenhower’s rule, Pareto’s 80/20 principle, and Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow encourage us to think differently about how we approach life and decision-making. Einstein’s relativity theory shows how our…
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Why Were, and are, Hitler, Putin, and Trump Different? Reflecting on Childhood Struggles and Feeling Out of Place.
Reflecting on childhood memories at Velp’s ‘De Korenbloem’ kindergarten and Prins Bernhard School, I was always different—lonely, bullied, and struggling with health and glasses. Despite these challenges, I learned valuable…
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Discover How Ancestral Influence, Archetypes, and Subconscious Instincts Shape Identity, Relationships, and Personal Growth
Who inspired your life—parents, teachers, or cultural heroes? From Carl Jung’s archetypes to ancestral instincts, our subconscious shapes identity, relationships, and personal growth. Are we really self-made, or products of…
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Are Jung’s Archetypes and 70s Music Warnings Still Relevant Today?
I remain fascinated by Jung’s ideas on archetypes and the collective unconscious—thoughts from our primal ancestors that still influence us today. Listening to old songs like “Crazy Horses” and reading…
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Einstein, Jung, Freud, Hawking: Hidden Truths & Forgotten Women
Einstein, Freud, Jung, and Hawking shaped modern thought—but what of the unseen influence of women behind their work? History, written by victors and shaped by power, may conceal more than…
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Rising Online Fraud: Protect Yourself This Holiday Season
Online shopping faces growing fraud risks, with 350 million euros lost annually in the Netherlands alone. Common scams include non-delivery, counterfeit products, and payment misuse. While digital advancements offer convenience,…