Daring to be

Daring to be

by marlies dekkers

Have you met your inner Hermit yet? Don't mistake this wise, veiledwoman for a wallflower; she is a fierce lone wolf.

Yes, she's on a soul searching solo mission, but never feels lonely. She's way too busy focusing on self-discovery and self-love! Perhaps you find yourself on crossroads in your life, perhaps you just need to recharge. The Hermithears you, she feels you. Time to go within. "Find your light, shine it on your soul and create your own unique path," she says, holding up her lantern. Planting your staff firmly in the ground, you step away from the noises of your daily life. Shutting out society's expectations and opinions, you listen only to your inner voice. You drop your veil. In your own time, you will emerge again. Transformed. Stronger and wiser.

Daring to be.

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Building bridges

by marlies|dekkers

From the Erasmus Bridge and the Mercedes-Benz Museum to Qatar’s metro network; Ben van Berkel’s iconic landmarks bring people together in rapturous beauty, again and again. I talked with the Dutch architect and educator about sensuality, ‘healthy’ buildings and the remarkable parallels between our designs.

More than a feeling

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More than a feeling

by marlies|dekkers

Don’t ignore your emotions; they are much more powerful than you can imagine. By linking the magical world of emotions with hard science, Dutch scientist Pierre Capel, professor emeritus in experimental immunology, shows us the consequences of our feelings and the power of our minds. The message: we can do much more than we think. “Meditate. It’s the single best thing you can do for your health.”

Keto curious?

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Keto curious?

by marlies|dekkers

The fact that I feel bikini-confident all year round is, of course, a nice bonus. But for me, the biggest payoff of following the keto diet is the way it optimizes my health and gives me tons of energy.

Super (skin) food

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Super (skin) food

by marlies|dekkers

‘If you can’t eat it, why put it on your skin?’. I pretty much live by this beauty adage. After all, with your skin being one of your body’s largest organs, anything – and I mean anything! – you put onto your skin will end up in your bloodstream.