Power and Strength
I have been wrestling with the ideas of power and strength. I often come across the ideas of openness and vulnerability or even authenticity*, and… Read More »Power and Strength
Drowning joy in negativity
I am so frustrated and sad; I feel like I am crumbling, and I am crying while, in fact, I am delighted and thrilled and… Read More »Drowning joy in negativity
Action from the heart
This retreat took place from the 24th of February 2021 until the 28th of February. I wrote this post on the 8th of march, “international… Read More »Action from the heart
Taking a Break – Taking a Breath
Guided meditation with explanations. This is a variation of the “the breathing space” meditation which is taught in MBSR. The steps I am guiding you… Read More »Taking a Break – Taking a Breath
Guided mindfulness meditation: bodyscan
Es gibt auch eine deutsche Version des Bodyscan The bodyscan is a key practice in Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction. Personally, I have an ongoing and always changing journey… Read More »Guided mindfulness meditation: bodyscan
Life drawing practice – art as an indicator of mental health
It’s not just a new year resolution. It’s something that shows how balanced my life is. If I get around creating art, learning a new… Read More »Life drawing practice – art as an indicator of mental health
Accountability: Donations 2020
In my HerrBertArt Etsy Shop, I promise that I’ll donate all profit to a sea rescue organization and I kept that promise. I actually donated… Read More »Accountability: Donations 2020
The “new” cardigan – being myself suits me best
I have an old grey cardigan.The sleeves are too short.A button is missing.It makes me look fat.I haven’t worn it in years. I have a… Read More »The “new” cardigan – being myself suits me best
HerrBerta’s favourite books in 2020
Books I’ve read in 2020: Total: 36 Total authors: 22 Female authors: 12 From “not-white” authors: 10 What is interesting here is that since 2019… Read More »HerrBerta’s favourite books in 2020
It’s AND! Don’t avoid accountability.
When I fuck up I do not need to beat myself up. I am human and failing is part of it. AND I need to… Read More »It’s AND! Don’t avoid accountability.