When people asked me about how my jungle retreat went, I was usually reluctant to answer. You see, when you go on holiday, you usually go to see some stuff, to party, to have fun. And then it’s really easy to tell people how it was. “We went to see this cool *monument*, and then we went to this bar, and we met so-and-so, and then John got wasted…” I love sightseeing, traveling … [Read more...]
366 Days Of Meditation – The Lessons
On January 5th last year I decided I was going to meditate every day for 1hour for an entire year. That was just after completing my 3rd 10-day Vipassana course. I didn’t miss a single day. Not one. 💯Never heard of Vipassana? You should definitely check it out here.It was an insane journey. I meditated on planes, in cars, on park benches, airports. Most of the days … [Read more...]
So long, and thanks for all the steak!
I’m writing this post from sunny Mexico, so I’m not too sad to have left Warsaw, but it definitely deserves a shoutout.I spent about 3 months there this year on and off, from August till November. I don’t think I can call it home though. And I don’t think I want to live there again anytime soon. It was a great experience, but somehow Warsaw and I didn’t click.Maybe it … [Read more...]
We all had our own reasons to start…
For me it was bullying. Nothing too severe, but enough that I signed up for “Karate” when I was about 10. I was looking for protection (and unknowingly - confidence). I got those. And I also got perseverance, leadership and a family.Marko aka Bruce Lee, and I, Chuck Norris, were one of the first students now almost 20 years ago. Over the course of a few years everyone on … [Read more...]
On 6 months in Mexico and Goodbyes
At the time of writing this (July 5th), it’s been exactly 1 week since I left Mexico. Honestly, I still didn’t transition 100%. Thoughts and memories of places and people still pop up in my mind on a daily basis. Goodbyes are certainly not easy.I am lucky to have surrounded myself with wise mentors. Talking to one helped me look into my own internal processes regarding … [Read more...]