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Journey through Time and SpeesOpening the Sacred Doorway of Expression
A Journey from the Primal to the Divine: In the initial stages of my spiritual path, my voice was a primal force, resonating with the vibrations of nature, ancient traditions, and the living world around me. It was a raw, untamed power, aligned with the Earth's...
Voice Alchemy: The Song of Elements and Spirit
Life has a curious way of leading us down paths we never expected, especially when the quest is to meet the profound depths of our being. Holland, where I grew up, with its charming canals and storied history, was my beginning, but its bustling streets and hurried...
PODCAST: Channel about living your gift
Short Nature Dance Movie: Mudflat
Envisioning the New Earth through Photography
Setting the Stage: (Initial Thoughts from December 2014) My ultimate aim is to touch millions of lives by drawing awareness to the inherent beauty that envelops us. What we choose to focus on becomes the lens through which we interpret the world—and subsequently,...
Letters to myself
In a profound moment of alignment with the Source, I found myself writing what I affectionately call "letters to myself." Today, I share one with you, hoping it might illuminate your path towards understanding your purpose and potential. I've come to realise my role...
My Dance with the Symphony of Existence
Journey Through Nature: Trust Built and Tested In the heart of Borneo's rainforest, I felt an undeniable connection with every living thing around me. Every towering tree, rustling leaf, and playful animal seemed to be playing a note in the grand symphony of life. It...
Lets do everything the Milky Way
"Lets do everything the Milky Way. Fully surrender to the organic unfoldment of life and bathe in the magic that you are (a) part of... what else is there to want? Relax!" Maurice Spees
Grow
If you don't take anything personal, you will grow out of this world!
New Years wish 2017
A New Dawn: A Message for 2017 and Beyond Happy New Year, Beautiful Souls! As we step into the profound magic of 2017, may we all find the courage to tune into the broadcast within our hearts, to play the instrument of our souls, and join the symphony of life in...
The screen
The screen we stare at is but a 15-inch window, limiting our view of the world to pixels and light levels we can easily comprehend. In doing so, we subconsciously filter the world to reflect back our own limited understanding, forgetting that we are actually vast,...
Five things that make you an Earthkeeper
What Makes You as an EARTHKEEPER 1. You are a conscious participant in nature's grand orchestra, serving as a vessel for divine creativity. You recognise your role as a co-creator and leverage your innate gifts, which have been yours since the moment of your birth. 2....
From Soul to Soul
The Open Book of Life: A Journey to Authenticity and Connection For me, transparency is a virtue, and I consider the Internet an open book where I can share my insights, writings, and recordings with what I consider to be my global tribe. And just as I offer you my...
The Call
A Rallying Cry to Earthkeepers: Co-Creating a New World Through Our Divine DNA This message comes from a deep communion with Nature, inviting us to reclaim our world through the Divine essence woven into our DNA. Are you ready to channel your creativity and...
The vision
The Earthkeepers Tribe: A Call to Harmonise with Nature Introduction: Our Purpose Welcome to a space created with one aim: to find and connect Earthkeepers around the world. If my writings resonate with you, it's likely we are kindred spirits meant to support each...
How I ended up in my Menorca Sanctuary
Journey Through Nature: A Life Dedicated to Exploration From the earliest memories of my life, the spirit of exploration has been the driving force behind every choice I've made. Every path I've taken, every challenge I've embraced, speaks to my undying passion for...
Living the magic of life
Awakening to Awe: Your Invitation to Become an Earthkeeper Do you recall those heart-stopping moments when your entire being dissolved into a state of pure awe? Instances when you were so immersed in the magic of life that you felt an ineffable sense of peace,...
Bringing essence into being
The Harmonious Dance with Nature: A Life's Journey by Maurice Spees From his early childhood days spent playing in the great outdoors, Maurice Spees felt an unbreakable connection to Mother Nature. He found his true calling in nature's embrace, a sanctuary where his...
Love being your Boundary
The Alchemy of Words: The Profound Impact of BoundariesBy Maurice Spees Ever pondered the significance of the words we use and how they shape our reality? Since 2004, I've been incorporating an impactful concept in my workshops—the power of the word 'Boundary,' read...
Published in BHC magazine in Brunei, Borneo
Appearing with Mindful Photography in the January 2015 issue of BHC, Brunei, Borneo. Lifestyle & Architecture Magazine. It's a pity they choose an old 35mm slide scan (girl with apple,) shot with an old Nikon FM1, and not one of my new works. But the article is...
Beauty is an experience given to you for being beautiful
The Essence of Beauty: A Reciprocal Dance of Perception and Creation When we open our hearts to the beauty and spledour of Nature surrounding us, we become attuned to the enigmatic concept of Universal Beauty. This beauty isn't a one-way street—it requires a canvas as...
Great review on my solo Mindful Photography exhibition in Brunei, Borneo
A Dutch fine art photographer whose focus lies on the natural beauty around us, his Mindful photography radiates light, peace and beauty around us. His creativity evokes emotions and engages the powerful connotations of various elements that his images visually...
Mindful Fotografie in Healthy You magazine (Dutch)
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Photography as through the eyes of Meister Eckhard
Photography: A Perspective Inspired by Meister Eckhart In both my workshops and book writing endeavours, I rely heavily on insights gained from intuitive conversations with nature and my regular meditation practices. After gathering these raw insights, I'm often...
Waking up with a stranded baby seal at my feet
A Brief Yet Deep Encounter: Awakening on Ameland's Beach On a trip to Ameland, Netherlands, I opted for the simple pleasure of sleeping on the beach. Come morning, I woke up to a surprising sight—a three-week-old baby seal at my feet. For a moment, lost and...
BEING TRUE TO NATURE
A Soulful Reminder: Embracing Your Authentic Human Potential Dare to remember this: Our untapped human potential exists light-years beyond the boundaries of our man-made comfort zones. Society may label those who dare to transcend these boundaries as 'idealistic,'...
Artwork: Sunflower eye
This sunflowereye artwork was made in Thailand during a shoot in Mea Hong Son. A place which I would highly recommend for anyone who likes to feel totally free and take a motorcycling hike. Gosh I miss Thailand.
NOW inspiration
Text are excerpts from Sacred Path Cards by Jamie Sams
I am in love
Passion Fuels Art: As a filmmaker and photographer, I find that my best work emerges when I'm deeply in love with the subject. Whether I'm editing a film or capturing a family's precious moments, love is the lens through which I see everything. It's the same with...