I was reminded of this today, purifying Mind- and Body-Energy at the Pura Tirta Empul Temple here on Bali.
Picture this:
In 2005 I moved from The Netherlands to Spain with nothing but Dreams and Determination.
– No Spanish language skills.
– No internet at home. Not even mobile data on my phone (it was 2005).
– No TV.
100%-Cold-Turkey-Complete-News-Detox (way before it was cool).
And you know what? It felt like pure freedom.
No more endless scroll of negativity.
No more fear-mongering headlines.
Just… Peace.
Want to know what happens when you disconnect from the noise?
Magic. Pure Magic.
I built a thriving business from scratch.
Crushed workouts like a beast.
Created Epic Adventures.
And my relationships? Deeper than ever.
Miss the latest celebrity drama?
That political scandal everyone’s talking about?
Couldn’t care less.
It’s actually become my favorite conversation starter.
“Did you hear about…?” “Nope, tell me!”
(The stories I hear this way are way more interesting anyway)
But I’ll be honest – I slipped up once.
During Covid, with our travel business hanging in the balance, I stupidly broke my own rule.
Started reading those doom-and-gloom predictions.
“Expert” opinions about how travel was “dead forever.”
And……light Depression hit me like a truck. Within days.
Know what that taught me?
Being “ignorant” isn’t just a choice – it’s my Superpower ;-).
So here’s to another 20 years of living life on my own terms.
Want to join me in blissful ignorance? You’re invited!
The water’s fine. 😎
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