06/01/2026
At the beginning of this new year, I wish you:
🌟 to find moments to feel grateful for all the good things that are already present in your life;
🌟 to allow yourself to dream about what you want to create next, and to have the courage to pursue those dreams and/or make the changes you feel are necessary.
We can look at these two aspects as holding one in each hand.
🪬 In one hand, I hold my resources - especially my internal resources. Among them, the energy that comes from being grateful for what already exists in my life is so powerful.
🪬 In the other hand, I hold my aspirations: the aspects that still need to be changed, worked on, or manifested.
We are capable of change and positive transformation at every stage of our lives. These processes require resources, trust, support - and, of course, consistent ACTION.
Most of us did not necessarily receive enough education on how to accomplish our dreams, unblock creative potential, or make effective and lasting changes in our lives. The good news is that there are people who specialise in these areas, who write books and teach us about these valuable processes. Their aim is to make this know-how accessible beyond some circles such as researchers or academia.
Here are a few authors and books I warmly recommend:
❄️ Julia Cameron - "The Artist’s Way" (a book with a 12-week programme to unblock creativity, which I completed in 2025)
❄️ Nicole Vignola - "Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change (Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life)"
❄️ Mirela Oprea - "Dream Management" (available, as far as I know, only in Romanian).
After spending many years abroad, I realised that it was my dream to return and live in Brașov, a city close to the mountains, in the heart of Transylvania. However, the process of coming back home was a long one on a psychological level. The move itself was fast, on a physical level. But the inner journey took several years, between aspiration, decision, and then consciously managing the change afterwards, in order to truly bring myself here.
I’m sharing a collage with some recent snowy photos. Brașov is often described as a fairytale city, filled with magic - and it attracts many tourists in every season. After the clouds gifted us with more snow, I must say I truly felt and saw this magic, especially in my relationship with the surrounding nature.
