Silence is the presence of everything.

Silence is not the absence of something but the presence of everything.

It is the presence of time, undisturbed.

It can be felt within the chest.

Silence nurtures our nature, our human nature, and lets us know who we are.

Left with a more receptive mind and a more attuned ear, we become better listeners not only to nature but to each other.

Silence can be carried like embers from a fire.

Silence can be found, and silence can find you.

Silence can be lost and also recovered.

But silence cannot be imagined, although most people think so.

To experience the soul-swelling wonder of silence, you must hear it.

(Gordon Hempton from Silent Parks)

With these beautiful words, I wish us all more moments of silence and presence over the holidays and in the new year - from which new things can emerge ✨.

Thank you for all the wonderful people I had the pleasure to cross paths with, support, learn from and collaborate with this year.

All the innovators, entrepreneurs, change makers that are courageously and continuously stepping in and stepping up. Developing themselves, others and creating a future more conducive to life again.

I look forward to co-create 2024 with you!