"What people think of as the moment of discovery is really the discovery of the question." Jonas Salk
You don’t know what you don’t know
You don't know what you don't know. All you can do is stay open. There's dimension of things we have no idea about and if we're closed, we may miss an important point, and important lesson.
Healing
To wind down after a busy and long day, my husband and I love watching films based on true stories and also documentaries on Netflix. The one that had the most impact on me was probably Heal. It features stories from spiritual leaders, physicians and those with chronic illnesses, revealing the powerful connection between mind, body, soul and health.
What a year it’s been …
2018 was full of ups and downs, challenges and successes, surprises and disappointments, sad and joyous moments, and the occasional overwhelm. I've not really had any goals or plans that I stuck to. I let most things evolve spontaneously, went with the flow and listened to my intuition. My highlights from 2018: Seeing my clients … Continue reading What a year it’s been …
Ear for language – my thoughts on an exciting survey
A few weeks ago, I was asked to comment on the results of an interesting research that was conducted by Vervesearch, an international marketing agency in collaboration with GoCompare. They took 10 of the world's languages that you can regularly hear spoken in the UK and tasked 1000 Britons with recognising them. The objective was to … Continue reading Ear for language – my thoughts on an exciting survey
World Teachers’ Day
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” /Albert Einstein/ On this #WorldTeachersDay, I'm grateful for all the teachers, mentors, coaches, colleagues, supporters I've had and continue to have - including my clients who all teach me, inspire me, keep me on my toes and empower me … Continue reading World Teachers’ Day
Building communities
I've been working as an independent language coach for over 10 years in London. I've had loads of wonderful clients whom I've been teaching either German or Hungarian, but I've been feeling lonely in terms of enjoying the company of colleagues and fellow language professionals. Yes there are professional conferences, there are loads of different … Continue reading Building communities
Learning and the road to knowledge …
"You're always learning. The problem is, sometimes you stop and think you understand the world. This is not correct; the world is always changing. You never reach the point you can stop making an effort - but the road to knowledge is full of joy.” Words of wisdom, by the brilliant Paulo Coelho. It caught my attention … Continue reading Learning and the road to knowledge …
My Camino Walk #1
Fellow pilgrims have shared their Camino experiences and insights in this wonderful collection of stories, packed with loads of practical tips and emotional wisdom.
Cultures, languages and why ancient wisdom matters in the modern world
"A language [...] is not merely a set of grammatical rules or a vocabulary. It is a flash of the human spirit, the vehicle by which the soul of each particular culture comes into the material world. Every language is an old-growth forest of the mind, a watershed of thought, an ecosystem of spiritual possibilities.” … Continue reading Cultures, languages and why ancient wisdom matters in the modern world
