Hello dear reader,
oh my it has been a while! I was too busy living it out, enjoying the scenery, connecting to heaps of wonderful people and places. The last twelve months have been such an amazing rollercoaster, I can't even begin to explain. Most important of all, I feel like I accomplished the mission of figuring out whether Bulgaria is 'my' place or not.
Well, guess what... it sure as heck is! I feel more connected to Bulgaria lately than to Belgium. Once again I was hosted by one of the most beautiful souls alive, my mentor and spiritual mom and sister Tsvety, at the Happy House. Then I survived the winter, renting a sweet little appartement in Bansko, skiing and snowboarding a lot and creating music. It was mostly a time for solitude and contemplation. I read more into the Gene Keys and spent a lot of time in my own company, which was actually quite enjoyable. In the spring I found a wonderful guitarist who was motivated to play and rehearse my latest songs, with the eye on future shows in bars and possible bigger venues. We got to work without big expectations, knowing that we would best bring a percussionist and a bass player to the mix to make a decent show. Then, end of May, Vipassana came on my path, what a blessing! Ten days of silence and meditation turned out to be exactly what I needed. Many things from the past were processed and a deeper stage of healing was initiated. In June I finalized the buy of the perfect property in a village close to Kyustendil. Less and less time was spent in the city so eventually the music rehearsals went out the window. More time was spent in the village and in nature. More and deeper connections were established with the Bunovo family. And I got surprisingly swept off my feet by the latest Rebel King from Pirate Paradise. To be in love with this remarkable man, to rise in love, and to love without desire have probably been the most rewarding and heart opening challenges so far. I feel my heart stir as I am writing this. It has been hard on my ego to let go of all expectations and demands and to completely surrender to this feeling of love no matter what. And Jah bless, it has been most inspiring. I can almost feel the presence of angels by my side, guiding and protecting my journey through and to True Love.
And now I am here, in good old Bruges. It is not a return to the well known, but a continuing of the journey. The familiar is an invitation to be open and new and to shed revitalising light on old patterns. Much is yet to be done as far as keeping the cool with my parents is concerned. As a wise master once said, it is easy to be spiritual and zen, until you spend ten days with the folks.
In meantime school has started again, old colleagues and new students were greeted, c'est reparti pour un tour. I found a nice new home in the top floor studio of a nice house near the railway station in Bruges, so I can bike or take the train to the two workplaces, being Bruges and Blankenberge.
Jusqu'ici, tout va bien.
I would like to express my gratitude to all the people who have supported and inspired me along the way, up to this very day. I love you more than words can express. You are the Great Spirit manifest, every single one of you. Jay!!
Until next time dear reader, godspeed!!
Love, Tinie xx
oh my it has been a while! I was too busy living it out, enjoying the scenery, connecting to heaps of wonderful people and places. The last twelve months have been such an amazing rollercoaster, I can't even begin to explain. Most important of all, I feel like I accomplished the mission of figuring out whether Bulgaria is 'my' place or not.
Well, guess what... it sure as heck is! I feel more connected to Bulgaria lately than to Belgium. Once again I was hosted by one of the most beautiful souls alive, my mentor and spiritual mom and sister Tsvety, at the Happy House. Then I survived the winter, renting a sweet little appartement in Bansko, skiing and snowboarding a lot and creating music. It was mostly a time for solitude and contemplation. I read more into the Gene Keys and spent a lot of time in my own company, which was actually quite enjoyable. In the spring I found a wonderful guitarist who was motivated to play and rehearse my latest songs, with the eye on future shows in bars and possible bigger venues. We got to work without big expectations, knowing that we would best bring a percussionist and a bass player to the mix to make a decent show. Then, end of May, Vipassana came on my path, what a blessing! Ten days of silence and meditation turned out to be exactly what I needed. Many things from the past were processed and a deeper stage of healing was initiated. In June I finalized the buy of the perfect property in a village close to Kyustendil. Less and less time was spent in the city so eventually the music rehearsals went out the window. More time was spent in the village and in nature. More and deeper connections were established with the Bunovo family. And I got surprisingly swept off my feet by the latest Rebel King from Pirate Paradise. To be in love with this remarkable man, to rise in love, and to love without desire have probably been the most rewarding and heart opening challenges so far. I feel my heart stir as I am writing this. It has been hard on my ego to let go of all expectations and demands and to completely surrender to this feeling of love no matter what. And Jah bless, it has been most inspiring. I can almost feel the presence of angels by my side, guiding and protecting my journey through and to True Love.
And now I am here, in good old Bruges. It is not a return to the well known, but a continuing of the journey. The familiar is an invitation to be open and new and to shed revitalising light on old patterns. Much is yet to be done as far as keeping the cool with my parents is concerned. As a wise master once said, it is easy to be spiritual and zen, until you spend ten days with the folks.
In meantime school has started again, old colleagues and new students were greeted, c'est reparti pour un tour. I found a nice new home in the top floor studio of a nice house near the railway station in Bruges, so I can bike or take the train to the two workplaces, being Bruges and Blankenberge.
Jusqu'ici, tout va bien.
I would like to express my gratitude to all the people who have supported and inspired me along the way, up to this very day. I love you more than words can express. You are the Great Spirit manifest, every single one of you. Jay!!
Until next time dear reader, godspeed!!
Love, Tinie xx
