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.

Your Truth, Their View
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

Your Truth, Their View

One of the most life-changing shifts a person can make is realizing that what others think, say, or do is rarely about you…

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The Weight Of Our Words
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

The Weight Of Our Words

We have all learned the saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," a phrase we'd use like a shield against hurtful comments. Yet, deep down, we knew it wasn't true; words can wound deeply, leaving scars that outlast physical injuries…

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To Grieve or Not to Grieve?
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

To Grieve or Not to Grieve?

The question lingers: To grieve or not to grieve? But it's not really a choice. Grief appears unwanted, like an earthquake, shaking everything we thought was solid…

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The Quiet Revolution
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

The Quiet Revolution

In a world that glorifies the hustle, relentless pursuit of goals, and the constant hum of productivity, a quiet revolution breeds. It's the revolution of stillness, a powerful force often overlooked and misunderstood…

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A Conversation with Illness
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

A Conversation with Illness

In the summer of 2023, my life changed overnight. On a scorching July weekend, an uninvited visitor arrived with an illness called GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease…

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Focused Freedom
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

Focused Freedom

The worst thing we can do to ourselves is to hold onto resentment toward someone else. Not because it justifies another's actions or excuses wrongdoing but because carrying bitterness is like looking through a lens smudged with negativity; it distorts everything we see…

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The Beauty of Imperfection
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

The Beauty of Imperfection

From the moment we enter the world, we are encouraged to strive for excellence. We are measured by our achievements, shaped by expectations, and moulded to fit predefined roles…

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Ho'oponopono
Amanda Van Lagen Amanda Van Lagen

Ho'oponopono

Inside each of us lives an inner child, the part of our being that once saw the world with wonder, innocence, and untold creativity. This child trusted freely and expressed joy without hesitation. But as we grow, this part of us often becomes wounded, burdened by painful experiences…

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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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