by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 31, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
December 23 Life in the jungle: By going to bed early last night, I got an early start this morning. I had to plant pineapple (tops) at the ponds so I spent my morning chopping at the ponds. I was able to complete the chopping of two of the three mounds, which...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 31, 2024 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Written for Arie Hoogerbrugge by Sophia Wisdom In a world that often values experience and expertise, the concept of naiveté might seem counterintuitive. However, embracing a certain level of innocence and open-mindedness can be a powerful asset, especially in the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 29, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
December 18 Life in the jungle: Today is my Sabbath. I continue reading Walking with God by John Eldredge. Of course, I also took a nap. In the afternoon I was thinking about a question I wrote down some time ago. What would my older self say to me today? I wrote...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 29, 2024 | My Blog, Poetry
I can’t breathe My chest tightens My heart beats faster Why do I feel so alone inside? This feeling never leaves How am I to know that you are real? Days turn into weeks Weeks turn into years Why do I feel the same? There is no emotion Just the reality of another day...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 29, 2024 | Life in Belize, My Blog
December 11 Life in the jungle: Today is my Sabbath. I did take a walk to the river to check on the rising level. The level was actually perfect for pumping water as my vat was getting dangerously low. The water has dropped low enough that I can disconnect a union...
