Welcome to my blog. This space is dedicated to exploring the power of patience, intention, and the art of letting life unfold. Here, you will find inspiration and insights encouraging kindness toward yourself and the world.

The Debt of Kindness
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

The Debt of Kindness

Life keeps an unspoken ledger, like an invisible tab that tracks acts of thoughtfulness or goodwill. This isn't a financial debt but a quiet record of how we give and receive…

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Our Inner Swan
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

Our Inner Swan

I'm not here to dictate how to navigate this world, but I've come to realize that each of us has the right to carve our own unique path…

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Through the Lens of Love
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

Through the Lens of Love

The world is unravelling before our eyes. Fear is being woven into our daily lives, fueling division, suspicion, and pain. We see it in the headlines and sometimes even ourselves.

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The Ship Called Self
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

The Ship Called Self

Life is like an ocean: boundless and unpredictable. Waves rise and fall, storms come and go, and the horizon stretches endlessly before us…

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Your Past is Over
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

Your Past is Over

As we step into the new year, we often carry with us the weight of what has already happened: the mistakes, missed opportunities, heartbreaks, and even triumphs that didn't turn out as we hoped…

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When Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

When Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes

How many of us long for change but hesitate because we're afraid? How many of us think that change could be good, yet hold back because it means letting go of something we've never lived without?…

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Finding My Voice
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

Finding My Voice

For much of my life, I felt trapped in roles assigned to me by others: dutiful daughter, obedient wife, and devoted mother. Fear and insecurity built invisible walls around me, keeping me silent and isolated while others shaped my identity….

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