I would like to know what changes you want to see in the world, and what you would do to make them happen.

I don’t know about you, but my dream is that all humans come together in the belief that we share the same basic needs: connection, love, a way to express ourselves, safety, and meaning. We thrive when we can trust our fellow human beings and follow our dreams and ambitions. If everybody had these needs met, no one would feel the need to harm others.

In my view, this has little to do with money. I felt the locals’ curiosity and positivity, and it made me feel safe. I already feel safe—that is my nature. I feel free and happy because I trust. More than anything, I trust that I am enough. Even if my trust is abused, I will still be safe. I dearly wish all humans shared this trust, because it is such a safe place to be. I am not afraid. This is who I want to be in the world. This is what I want to share. When you feel safe, you deeply want everyone else to feel safe—because safety begets safety.

I want to create a safe space for people to meet and express themselves, to just be, to learn, to understand their own limits and abilities. That’s all. That’s what I want my retreat to be. You might want it to be something else. But as long as you agree to the terms, that we all have the right to be ourselves and to figure things out, you are more than welcome to share your dreams with us.

The world needs change. It always has. Change is good. Not always, but there’s always room for improvement. Nowadays we see a world full of symptoms of disease. Overwhelm, burnout, pshysical as well as mental illness – it all points in one direction. We don’t listen. If we listen more to what our bodies are telling us, and we try to make better what is going wrong, we will be the change that we want to see in the world. Don’t blame others. Nothing positive comes out of blame. Make the change for yourself, and you will be happier, others might follow and become happier, but you are your responsibility, so as long as you are happy, that’s enough. Live by example, and others might follow. But they are not your responsibility.

I think this is how the world is going to change for the better. Do what you think is right, and make the world a better place, first for you, and then hopefully it will spiral.

Staying in a very poor country you will leave a little money behind for them to improve their lives slightly. You create hope. Showing them that you like it there, makes them proud. Trying to learn from them empowers them. Sharing your knowledge or worldly goods improves their lives. So little is needed for you to be a changemaker.

This is what I have experienced. We don’t need to go out of our way to help people. What we need to do is just be kind and grateful, and we help both ourselves and the common good. This is what I believe in.

What are your thoughts? What change do you want to be in the world?