Meaningful Living

What effect did this intensive have on me?
What this intensive has had on me is subtle, yet profound. I notice I see the world differently. I feel fuller, more spacious inside. I described it this way to Hubertus: as if you were a garden in the dark. That garden is already there—the plants, the paths, everything—but you don't see it. Because of this intensive, several lanterns in that garden have, as it were, been switched on. Not because anything new was added, but because I could see more. That has given me a broader, more expansive way of thinking and perceiving.

This experience has given me so much. A renewed understanding of the profound experience that is life; as well as space to study existing patterns and see them for what they are. I owe this to the incredibly beautiful location, the magnificent garden, and the sleek accommodations; to the residents and other regular guests, whose love you truly feel; and to Hubertus's guidance, who gives everyone complete space for their own personal process, without prescribing or filling in the blanks.

This I take home:

- There is always an infinite emptiness within me
- How unsplintered my focus and energy are without a phone
- Sighing and making more sounds (advice from Andjanie)
- Bringing meditation and moments of silence back into my daily life
- Being mindful of all interactions in general life. Many ingredients to get life back on track, with a renewed desire for more peace, quiet, and rhythm.

Here's an overview of my highlights:

1. Placing the dot and feeling a sea of peace. And realizing that other people can react completely differently to this. A clear understanding of having different perspectives within the same scenario.
2. The question: What do you identify with? A question that will linger for a long time and that I will speculate about with people for a long time to come. "I make myself small, but I still want to be seen" is a phrase that emerged from it and which I am now working on. Also, by discussing it with my parents.
3. The convergence of multiple streams of thought (or synchronicity) during the last assignment. In which my tree ring became part of the tree of life.

My appreciation Hubertus for the way in which you have invited me step by step these days to reach the essence of Meaningful Living. Calm, from experience, listening carefully, with a smile and humor. It was pleasant to be together with five beautiful young people these days. The energy of all of us was full of love, respect and openness from the beginning. It was perceptible that everyone felt safe and her/his vulnerability appeared when it presented itself, as the most natural thing in the world.

The Garden of Nâm is a fantastic place. The garden, a kind of meditative food forest, is full of beautiful plants and flowers, including many edible ones. The peace and quiet that are part of the Garden's daily rhythm provided ample opportunity for introspection and relaxation. I experienced the "Meaningful Living" course taught by Hubertus as a very open philosophical course, one that invited me to reflect on aspects of LivingNâm. It was much more about finding my own truth than adopting a familiar philosophy. The course also provided ample opportunity for sharing vulnerable moments and thoughts, whether real or not, something Hubertus is adept at sensing and responding to.