Winter cocooning at 60 degrees north
My Christmas school reports were always the worst. I was slow to start up again after the summer break, and
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What if things don’t happen for a reason?
The expression, ‘everything happens for a reason’ makes my toes curl. Especially when it is uttered with a helpless shrug
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Adressing Cultural Shadows
‘Sharing the Dove’ is a Dutch initiative by four young people with Jewish and Muslim backgrounds. Their aim is to
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No one tells the truth in therapy
Summary: psychology has helped us to see that everyone holds a personal, subjective version of the truth. While this is
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Befriending the green-eyed monster
A former colleague has just been awarded a really influential role in a government advisory committee. I am happy for
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Taking ownership of your relocation
At this time of the year, we play musical chairs in the world of international relocation. For families with children,
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The shadow as a guide to new inner frontiers
International nomads have much in common; a sense of adventure, courage, adaptability and even a touch of the romantic. We
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The art of landing gently
If you have the misfortune of landing on the Polderbaan at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam, it will take at least
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Finding the right wavelength
Almost twenty-five years ago I found myself in the emergency room at Södersjukhuset with a suspected ectopic pregnancy. It was
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Playing life like it’s a game of chess
My hotel room in wonderful Saltsjöbaden looks out on an open-air chessboard. The pieces are randomly placed on the board,