My Sick Leave Saga: Still Healing
The past two weeks have been a blur – medically, mentally, and occasionally, very strangely. It started with blood work on Tuesday (April 22). Now, let me tell you – this is never a simple thing for me. I’m that…
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Simplicity in Learning, Living, and Exploring
Jaz Beyond Teaching
Simplicity in Learning, Living, and Exploring
Mindfulness & Simplicity
Dive into the practice of mindfulness and the beauty of living simply. Here, I explore ways to cultivate inner peace, manage stress, and embrace a more intentional, grounded approach to life. From everyday habits to deeper reflections, this space is about nurturing well-being.
My Sick Leave Saga: Still in Between
This week started off with a lot of hope and preparation. I had an important government appointment early in the week, and while everything went relatively okay, something about the whole experience completely threw me off. I left feeling drained,…
My Sick Leave Saga: Between Stillness and Restlessness
Another week down. Time moves weird when you’re healing. It’s not quite fast, not quite slow. Just stretchy – like chewing gum that’s lost its flavor but won’t let go. I’m still home, still recovering from this back injury that…
Pedagogical Day: Mindfulness, Resilience, and Unexpected Laughs
A little over a week ago, we had our Pedagogical Day, where we were offered different workshop groups – mostly in German. which included a three-part workshop. Since my German skills are still a work in progress, I naturally chose…
Valentine’s Day: A Love Story Hijacked by Capitalism
Maybe this message is a little late – after all, Valentine’s Day has come and gone. But history is a fact, and data never lies. So even if the heart-shaped chocolates are now on clearance, the conversation about this holiday…
There Is Another Way: How Eckhart Tolle’s Perspective Shifted My Mindset
Back in 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic, an old colleague of mine talked about a book regarding mindfulness. I was intrigued by the topic, as I had often heard and seen the term “mindfulness” on various platforms. She lent me…
My Graduation Adventure
The past few weeks were filled with excitement and preparation for a significant milestone in my life: my graduation from the University of East London. Last Wednesday, my husband and I flew from Germany to London to attend this long-awaited…
Year 2025: A New Chapter
A new year always feels like opening a crisp notebook, full of possibilities. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and dream about what’s ahead. For me, stepping into 2025 feels especially meaningful after the time I took to recharge in…
Why Minimalism Matters
In 2022, I stumbled upon a Netflix documentary that stopped me in my tracks: “The Minimalists: Less Is Now.” Directed by Matt D’Avella, the film follows Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus (better known as The Minimalists) as they showcase…
Finding Home in the Kitchen
Growing up, I was always surrounded by incredible cooking. My mom was the go-to chef in our small town. Any big celebration – weddings, birthdays, you name it – people would call her up, and she’d cook up a feast…