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Through My Eyes
During my time of reflection, I came across a verse that says, “The eye is the lamp of the body.” It speaks about how a healthy eye brings light, while an unhealthy eye brings darkness. It reminded me of another saying we often hear: “Our eyes are the windows of our soul.” Yes, my faith forms part of this reflection, but the meaning stretches far beyond religion. It is about how we look at the world around us — and perhaps even more importantly, what we allow our eyes to abso
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Sep 28
EARWORM – MY THOUGHTS THAT GETS STUCK
The other day, while I was driving, Kurt Darren’s song “Oorwurm” played on the radio. Now, I’ve heard this song before, and my first reaction was honestly, “Kurt… what is this?” But the more I listened, the catchier it became. Before I knew it, the tune had crawled into my brain, set up camp, and there I was humming it like it was my life’s soundtrack. If you look up the definition, an earworm is described as “a catchy song or melody that repeats involuntarily in a person’s m
Suzane Van Straaten
May 13
🌿 Self-Care: A Luxury or a Priority?
By Suzane Van Straaten | Yara Counselling In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, self-care is often misunderstood. Many people see it as a luxury — something reserved for when there is extra time, money, or energy. Between work demands, family responsibilities, and daily pressures, taking time for yourself can easily feel selfish or unrealistic. As a result, self-care is often pushed to the bottom of the priority list. But the truth is simple: Self-care is not a luxury —
Suzane Van Straaten
Mar 31
🌿 The Journey Back to Yourself: Why Self-Discovery Matters
By Suzane Van Straaten | Yara Counselling In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to lose touch with who we truly are. Responsibilities, expectations, and constant distractions often pull us in different directions, leaving little space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. Yet understanding yourself is one of the most important foundations for emotional well-being and personal growth. At Yara Counselling, self-discovery is seen not as a destination, but
Suzane Van Straaten
Mar 31
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