I am the youngest of three, born and raised in a cute little town in The Netherlands, Edam yes from the cheese. I studied fashion management and pursued a marketing career in Amsterdam working for a variety of companies. Since my mid-twenties I struggled a lot to find my place in this world; feeling restless, unhappy, emotionally unstable, and easily overwhelmed.
On paper my life was perfect. I had a great job, was in good physical health, had a nice house in the center of Amsterdam, a good relationship, and many friends. There was no logical explanation for my feelings. I felt disconnected from myself and I knew I had to do something. The first time I reached out for professional help was back in Only to find out that this advice was absolute nonsense. This one was the last one in a range of three different psychologists and other alternative therapists.
I got a lot wiser but nothing really helped me emotionally and practically to move forward in my life. After two months of traveling I did feel a sense of relieve not having to go to my job and not feeling the societal pressure. Yet internally I still felt the same turmoil.
I remember this moment very clearly. I was in the middle of nowhere somewhere in the jungle of Vietnam, calling a friend of mine back home, in tears.
I decided to give it a go and call her. That phone call was the best decision of my life. Even though I had lost my hope in the professional health care system this interaction felt different right from the start. I started working with Eleni through Skype whilst traveling through Asia. I know I have been privileged to be able to go on this deep inner journey, away from everyday life. The past year has been one of profound transformation. I have turned myself and my entire life upside down and finally got the peace within myself that I was looking for all my life.
