{"id":1536,"date":"2021-01-06T14:20:19","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T12:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oteos.nl\/?p=1536"},"modified":"2021-01-06T22:23:47","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T20:23:47","slug":"spark-of-magic-with-a-touch-of-madness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oteos.nl\/nl\/spark-of-magic-with-a-touch-of-madness\/","title":{"rendered":"Spark of Magic With a Touch of Madness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Once upon a time, long ago in a land far, far away…<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a classic start of the most mesmerizing stories that once seemed so real to us. What would you have done with your three wishes had you found Aladdin\u2019s magic lamp? Come on, I know at some point in life you thought about it.\u00a0 And if not, you probably bought a lottery ticket and dreamed of the thought of winning 30 million and all your dreams that could come true.<\/p>\n

Ringing in the New Year<\/h3>\n

A new year means 365 new chances! Many of us take the time to overthink the old year and make up the balance. What were my successes, did I make my targets, am I satisfied, and what should I do different? At the same time, we develop a plan for the year ahead of us. What are my goals and targets, how am I going to achieve them, and what can I do to help others achieve theirs? Maybe you even have dreams you always wanted to make come true but felt out of reach before now.<\/p>\n

What does it really mean to you to make the year count or even your life count? That\u2019s a very personal thing, of course, but I would love to take you on a quick journey through another one of my brain spins.<\/p>\n

\"\"For me personally, it\u2019s important to make every day count. And it\u2019s often in the\u00a0little things.\u00a0 Despite the fact I\u2019m a leader, I love the value of entertainment and\u00a0humour\u00a0to make everyone get a little bit closer to themselves and help them stay away from outside distractions that often ruin their happy vibes. Staying close to yourself helps to connect to others. Whether it’s dancing at the desk, playing a round of request songs, and teaching others basic dance moves at the office, or making people see that little sparkle of light in a dark and shitty day. Not passing by their true emotions but helping them stay close to themselves and changing their perspective on that rough moment or experience.<\/p>\n

Embracing Your Inner Child<\/h3>\n

I think it\u2019s incredibly important to hold on to your inner child and to follow your dreams! A spark of madness and a rich imagination are valuable tools to make a difference, not only for yourself, but it\u2019s an amazing way to impact others. You only get one spark of madness in this life.\u00a0It\u2019s so easy to get lost in this world without it so you have to maintain it.\u00a0 Never lose your inner child, never lose your enthusiasm, and never lose your curiosity!<\/p>\n

One of my most favorite quotes covers it all:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe secret of a genius is to carry the spirit of young child into old age.\u201d –\u00a0 Aldous Huxley<\/p>\n

\"\"A child is in touch with its aliveness. There\u2019s a level of innocence that\u2019s hard to hold on to as we \u201cmature\u201d. A child will dance naked and not think \u201cI\u2019m fat\u201d.\u00a0 They will sing and not think, \u201cI wonder if I\u2019m off key\u201d. They will love you without conditions.\u00a0 Living through the eyes of a child is just pure freedom. They are so in touch with their divine, their essence, their soul. It\u2019s something special if you can carry this into an old age, because everybody deserves a spark of magic.<\/p>\n

Keeping that Child Alive<\/h3>\n

We often worry too much about what others think of us, inciting unnecessary fear.\u00a0 It creates boundaries that block our road to give our very best,\u00a0 and leads to overthinking amazing ideas and beating down great enthusiasm. Do expectations really change?\u00a0 \u00a0Well, I guess to some degree they do.\u00a0 I think it might be frowned upon if I dance around naked through the office tomorrow, but at the same time, there is so much room to be met in the office.\u00a0 I stay close to myself and, at the same time, bring others closer to their true selves.\u00a0 I encourage them to enjoy every moment to the fullest and inspire them to really go for it.<\/p>\n

In the end, all that\u2019s going to matter is the influence that you had on other people\u2019s lives. Having an impact and being appreciated for it is the foundation of\u00a0everything we do. We are all on a separate journey! But in the end its going to be about who you where as a person, how you lived your life, how you encouraged and impacted others.<\/p>\n

\u201cHistory is being read, but it\u2019s also being written by people with imagination.\u201d \u2013 Les Brown<\/p>\n

Yet another strong quote that outlines the importance of holding on to your dreams and keep that spark of magic going. Part of the magic is determined by how much you believe in yourself. Walt Disney once said, \u201cif you can dream it, you can do it\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 There is so much truth in his words. Even if you won\u2019t get there today, you are going to be closer than you were yesterday. Keep going step by step. You might find the first step to be the hardest, but remember that you are never alone. If I can help you to keep your spark going, know where to find me.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t you ever wonder if it\u2019s all just a dream? Make the best of it and you will live happily ever after\u2026. Wishing you an amazing 2021.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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