by Wilrieke | Dec 27, 2020 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Relationships, Spirituality
I’m the all-or-nothing type of person, with a strong tendency to ‘all’. There’s always something to do, and things can always be done better and faster. Over the years that’s a good recipe for either burnout, chronic overwhelm, a fried...
by Wilrieke | Oct 11, 2020 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Parenting, Spirituality
My recent spiritual practice is simple. It’s simple but not easy. It takes commitment, trust, and many deep breaths. What it is? Just one sentence: “And so it is.” It means deep acceptance of life as it comes. To see daily practicalities relative to...
by Wilrieke | Jun 23, 2020 | Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Parenting, Sexuality, Spirituality
This is an ever-evolving collection of resources for white folk who desire to educate themselves about racism, white supremacy, colonialism, cultural appropriation etc. The first lesson I received and would like to share is this: Listen. Listen to those voices who...
by Wilrieke | May 19, 2020 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Kink & BDSM, Relationships, Sexuality, Spirituality, Tantra
It’s a question I have been playing with for years. When I’m in a very binary/straight environment I feel queer, and when I’m in a non-binary/queer welcoming space, I’m worried about being perceived as an unwelcomed guest. I may generally look...
by Wilrieke | Apr 19, 2020 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Poetry, Spirituality
So. Here we are. Sitting down in front of the altar of life. The sacred herbs of devotion burning, leaving traces of smoke circling around our faces. The scent intense. This is what it all come down to. Witnessing the unknown unfolding, taking in all the sensations....
by Wilrieke | Apr 19, 2020 | Kink & BDSM, Plant medicine, Sexuality, Spirituality, Tantra
I love plants. Plants can be amazing, also for intimacy! The stinging nettle is wonderful to play with – ánd healthy. You can eat it and make tea with it – but it’s also looooots of fun in kinky play (solo or partnered). So social distancing or not,...