by Arie Hoogerbrugge | May 6, 2023 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Written for Arie Hoogerbrugge by Sophia Wisdom In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to forget the simple yet profound act of smiling. Beyond being a mere expression of joy, a smile holds transformative power for both individuals and those...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | May 1, 2023 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Written for Arie Hoogerbrugge by Sophia Wisdom In a world driven by expectations, the choice between over-providing and under-providing is a critical one, with far-reaching implications. This post explores the transformative impact of going above and beyond, the...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 29, 2023 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
When I first heard about this exercise, I thought that there might be some important insight I could glean from “my older self”. But when I took a moment to consider the answer. To consider where I might be someday in the future. To consider where an older, wiser...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jan 5, 2023 | Life in Belize, My Blog, Personal Reflection
Bear with me as I fumble through this new dream and goal of mine. Most people when they look at their bed, they see a bed. I actually don’t sleep in a bed. I sleep in a hammock. But that is beside the point. For me when I look at my hammock the first thing that...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 31, 2022 | Media, Personal Reflection
When it all made sense is sort of a goofy title for this blog post because in many ways I don’t know if my life has made any sense to me. Every day of my public school and high school life I was bullied. I did not know how to be around kids my age. No friend ever...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Nov 26, 2022 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
This morning was a rough morning. I attempted to write out what going on inside my head. I am paralyzed by indecision not so much by fear but from lack of purpose, passion and conviction. There is a fog over me and my entire life as far as the eyes can see. I never...
