Hello,
What's On My Mind is a weekly newsletter where I share some of my thoughts, stories, and ideas to raise awareness; enable personal growth; nourish an open mind; encourage self-discovery; and empowering myself and others with individual responsibility.
"Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity" - Martin Luther King, Jr.
I hope you find them of any use.
From fear to love
- An extract from a piece I am writing -
Hi!
How are you?
We've been through quite a bit in the past two years. After a period of anxiety and stress, we now seem to be entering a calmer period. Taking a breather, picking up our normal lives and reflecting on the chaotic period so we can look to the future again.
Reflecting on the past two years, I have come to the conclusion that we have missed a huge opportunity. In the Netherlands press conferences with 5 and sometimes even 8 million viewers were perfect opportunities to bring people together, create awareness about health, map the effects of lifestyle choices and give advice on what you can do YOURSELF for a resilient health and a more sustainable and cleaner world. Unfortunately, these were not the primary interests of the authorities involved.
The choices you make every day largely determine the resilience of your health. Whether or not illnesses can manifest themselves and your ability to recover is determined by your resilience. The fact that your choices have an effect on your health can be found in a list of the most common causes of death according to the WHO. In a list of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, we see 7 causes of death that originate from daily lifestyle choices. Choices often made from conscious or unconscious ignorance or laziness, ultimately resulting in a decrease in quality of life. This in turn makes us dependent on an already overloaded health care system that focuses more often on symptom management than long-term solutions by not looking at the underlying problems. A vicious circle in which you ultimately draw the short straw. I think it can be done differently.
From fear to love.
From stress to balance.
From powerlessness to control.
From paralysis to growth.
From growth to connection.
From connection to enrichment.
Less ego, more humanity.
How?
By being honest with yourself.
By investing time and energy in yourself.
By manifesting the best version of yourself.
By taking responsibility for your own health.
Taking care of yourself is the most powerful way to take care of others.
Yes, but Joey I determine the way I live, right?
Certainly.
I 100% agree.
Do your thing and enjoy!
Your life, your responsibility.
But during my work I often come across clients who have neglected their responsibility and are now in a situation where they have little to no control over their health and are very disappointed with their quality of life. I think it can be done differently and I want to make you aware of that. It's never too late to take responsibility for your own health. It took me years to muster the courage to take on the responsibility. I needed a lot of peace of mind and love from others for this.
Rest and self-care are vital. When you take the time to take care of yourself it allows you to replenish your energy and love until an abundance arises. An abundance that you can then share with others.
Teachings & Insights
The things you can see only when you slow down - page 23.
The wise do not fight the world. In the most relaxed and playful manner, they simply embody the truth that they are one with it.
Short Video
Jordan Peterson responds to Elon Musk's population collapse prediction.
Quote to contemplate
“The first duty of a man is to think for himself” - Jose Marti
Podcast - Meaning crisis
What helps you make meaning in challenging times? As you confront COVID, the climate crisis, and all of the challenges we discuss on this show, what helps you avoid nihilism or fundamentalism, and instead access healing, inspiration, and connection? Wheal is the author of Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex and Death In a World That's Lost Its Mind.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/185vVWzU9UvxLyHffFiIu2?si=-UAQDRXMQPS2EhtHVwHfw&utmsource=copy-link
Did you know...
Based on data from a study that followed 1,500 boys and girls into old age, kids who were considered persistent, organized, and disciplined lived 11% longer than their less conscientious counterpart.
Conscientiousness refers to a person’s ability to be self-disciplined, organized, efficient, and goal-oriented.
Conscientious people may also have lower blood pressure and fewer psychiatric conditions, as well as a lower risk of diabetes and heart or joint problems. This might be partly because conscientious individuals are less likely to take dangerous risks or react negatively to stress — and more likely to lead successful professional lives or be responsible about their health.
Conscientiousness can be developed at any stage in life through steps as small as tidying up a desk, sticking to a work plan, or being on time.
Thank you for your spending your valuable time on reading this newsletter. Your support is much appreciated.
Joey van Tilburg
