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Friday, September 28, 2007
Short trip to Iran
It was kind of last minute and I had luck with my visa for a change, apparently it is not a busy season for people traveling to Iran. I had to return to NL for my mom's 60th B'day party.
Two weeks, that is very short! But it was definately worth the trip, if it were only to spend time with Are.
It is the month of Ramazan and still hot in Iran. Going out for a stroll in Tehran means covering up well and getting extra thirsty. We went on a trip to the Caspian to visit Goli and her family. Always a nice escape from the city life and fumes and a great time guaranteed. The garden where Goli and her neighbours live is like a free-zone paradise. Boozing and smoking, fire and fantastic food, chatting the whole evening.
Our driver was more than willing to leave Tehran, when traveling, you don't need to participate in the fasting. That means that all restaurants along the road are open too. Trust me, we weren't the only ones feasting while we enjoyed the scenery. From all the Iranians I know, I haven't met one who participated in the fasting. So much for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Or do we just hang out with the wrong crowd?
Friday, June 22, 2007
Reiki Aan Huis
Reiki
Rei betekent universeel, Ki betekent kracht. Reiki is het Japanse woord voor universele levensenergie, aanwezig in alles wat leeft. Bij onze geboorte staan we in direct en open contact met deze levensenergie, die we nodig hebben om te groeien en tot ontwikkeling te komen.
Gaandeweg wordt dit contact verstoord door de dingen die we meemaken. De leuke dingen die we meemaken geven ons nieuwe kracht, bij moeilijkheden komen we energie te kort. Een tekort aan energie kan obstakels en blokkades veroorzaken, een onbalans in het lichaam. Is de energie lang in onbalans, dan kunnen we op den duur last krijgen van lichamelijke en emotionele klachten.
Reiki is een geneeswijze die rond 1900 in Japan is (her)ontdekt door Dr. Mikao Usui en zich richt op het terugvinden van de balans, zowel fysiek als psychisch. Het maakt ons weer heel.
Hoe werkt Reiki
Reiki is overal aanwezig, maar kan soms niet altijd doorstromen. Een energieboost op de juiste plek kan je een stuk op weg helpen om je beter te voelen, te genezen, heel te worden. Reiki pakt de onbalans in het geheel aan. Het verlicht pijn, stimuleert het zelfgenezend vermogen en richt zich op de oorzaak van de onbalans, zowel lichamelijk als geestelijk.
Als Reiki Consulent geef ik Reiki door middel van handoplegging (al is aanraken niet eens altijd nodig); als ontvanger trek je de energie onbewust aan naar eigen behoefte. Je hebt daarmee als ontvanger een actieve rol in het helingsproces. Je neemt als het ware eigen verantwoordelijkheid voor jouw heling, met al het nodige opruimwerk van dien.
De meeste mensen vinden het fijn te praten over de persoonlijke ontwikkelingen in het helingsproces en hebben daaraan net zoveel als het ontvangen van Reiki. Een Reiki behandeling is vaak een combinatie van handoplegging en gesprekken. Voor anderen is slechts de handoplegging voldoende. Het is maar net wat voor jou nodig is.
Let wel, Reiki is geen directe vervanger van de reguliere geneeskunde, als Reiki Consulent ben ik geen arts. Reiki kan wel prima dienstdoen als aanvulling op medische of psychische behandelingen.
Behandeling
Diepe ontspanning en pijnverlichting, dat is hoe veel mensen Reiki ervaren. Je hoeft even niets, behalve je eraan toe te geven, Reiki doet het werk. Om het nog makkelijker te maken, bied ik mijn diensten aan als Reiki Consulent aan huis.
Een Reiki behandeling is voor iedereen die een fysieke 'last' of pijn voelt of emotioneel even niet zo lekker zit. Ook als je behoefte hebt om diep te ontspannen of toe bent aan een energieboost, dan is Reiki een prettige ervaring. En er is altijd ruimte voor een fijn gesprek. Reiki heelt.
Voor een Reiki behandeling kom ik bij je thuis. Wat je ervoor nodig hebt is een rustige ruimte, een stoel die lekker zit of een bank of bed om op te liggen. Natuurlijk is het belangrijk dat ik daar staand of zittend omheen kan werken.
Reiki – een krachtige heler
Stimuleert het natuurlijk zelfhelend vermogen
Brengt balans in de energie van het lichaam
Brengt balans in de organen en klieren
Versterkt het immuun systeem
Pakt symptomen en oorzaken van ziekte aan
Verlicht en bestrijdt pijn
Ontgiftigt
Werkt naar behoefte van de ontvanger
Stimuleert het persoonlijk bewustzijn
Ontspant en vermindert stress
Stimuleert creativiteit
Heft blokkades en onderdrukte gevoelens op
Draagt bij aan meditatie en een positieve instelling
Heelt op holistisch vlak
Contact
Dian Lailanur
Reiki graad Master Practitioner
dianlailanur@gmail.com
06-2424 5152
Reiki aan huis, vooralsnog alleen in de Randstad
Kosten €30,- per uur
Rei betekent universeel, Ki betekent kracht. Reiki is het Japanse woord voor universele levensenergie, aanwezig in alles wat leeft. Bij onze geboorte staan we in direct en open contact met deze levensenergie, die we nodig hebben om te groeien en tot ontwikkeling te komen.
Gaandeweg wordt dit contact verstoord door de dingen die we meemaken. De leuke dingen die we meemaken geven ons nieuwe kracht, bij moeilijkheden komen we energie te kort. Een tekort aan energie kan obstakels en blokkades veroorzaken, een onbalans in het lichaam. Is de energie lang in onbalans, dan kunnen we op den duur last krijgen van lichamelijke en emotionele klachten.
Reiki is een geneeswijze die rond 1900 in Japan is (her)ontdekt door Dr. Mikao Usui en zich richt op het terugvinden van de balans, zowel fysiek als psychisch. Het maakt ons weer heel.
Hoe werkt Reiki
Reiki is overal aanwezig, maar kan soms niet altijd doorstromen. Een energieboost op de juiste plek kan je een stuk op weg helpen om je beter te voelen, te genezen, heel te worden. Reiki pakt de onbalans in het geheel aan. Het verlicht pijn, stimuleert het zelfgenezend vermogen en richt zich op de oorzaak van de onbalans, zowel lichamelijk als geestelijk.
Als Reiki Consulent geef ik Reiki door middel van handoplegging (al is aanraken niet eens altijd nodig); als ontvanger trek je de energie onbewust aan naar eigen behoefte. Je hebt daarmee als ontvanger een actieve rol in het helingsproces. Je neemt als het ware eigen verantwoordelijkheid voor jouw heling, met al het nodige opruimwerk van dien.
De meeste mensen vinden het fijn te praten over de persoonlijke ontwikkelingen in het helingsproces en hebben daaraan net zoveel als het ontvangen van Reiki. Een Reiki behandeling is vaak een combinatie van handoplegging en gesprekken. Voor anderen is slechts de handoplegging voldoende. Het is maar net wat voor jou nodig is.
Let wel, Reiki is geen directe vervanger van de reguliere geneeskunde, als Reiki Consulent ben ik geen arts. Reiki kan wel prima dienstdoen als aanvulling op medische of psychische behandelingen.
Behandeling
Diepe ontspanning en pijnverlichting, dat is hoe veel mensen Reiki ervaren. Je hoeft even niets, behalve je eraan toe te geven, Reiki doet het werk. Om het nog makkelijker te maken, bied ik mijn diensten aan als Reiki Consulent aan huis.
Een Reiki behandeling is voor iedereen die een fysieke 'last' of pijn voelt of emotioneel even niet zo lekker zit. Ook als je behoefte hebt om diep te ontspannen of toe bent aan een energieboost, dan is Reiki een prettige ervaring. En er is altijd ruimte voor een fijn gesprek. Reiki heelt.
Voor een Reiki behandeling kom ik bij je thuis. Wat je ervoor nodig hebt is een rustige ruimte, een stoel die lekker zit of een bank of bed om op te liggen. Natuurlijk is het belangrijk dat ik daar staand of zittend omheen kan werken.
Reiki – een krachtige heler
Stimuleert het natuurlijk zelfhelend vermogen
Brengt balans in de energie van het lichaam
Brengt balans in de organen en klieren
Versterkt het immuun systeem
Pakt symptomen en oorzaken van ziekte aan
Verlicht en bestrijdt pijn
Ontgiftigt
Werkt naar behoefte van de ontvanger
Stimuleert het persoonlijk bewustzijn
Ontspant en vermindert stress
Stimuleert creativiteit
Heft blokkades en onderdrukte gevoelens op
Draagt bij aan meditatie en een positieve instelling
Heelt op holistisch vlak
Contact
Dian Lailanur
Reiki graad Master Practitioner
dianlailanur@gmail.com
06-2424 5152
Reiki aan huis, vooralsnog alleen in de Randstad
Kosten €30,- per uur
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Nona or Ibu?
The one thing i hate about going to the hairdresser, is that you are staring at yourself in the mirror the whole time. I don't really hate my looks, but those mirrors are revealing too much to my liking. And you sit there for at least twenty minutes, no chance of looking away.
One funny thing was when I saw my reflection in the mirror and followed it down, I saw a pair of big white feet wearing golden laced shoes. I didn't remember putting those on that morning,
and come to think of it, I did not recall my feet to be white nor that big. They belonged to the lady who was getting a haircut on the other side of the mirror wall. She must be seeing my dangling feet when looking underneath that wall. Funny, but off topic.
Although... there's always some weird things you discover while looking at yourself in the mirror for so long. I always see my puffy eyes and blemish on my skin. I look for wrinkles and sometimes find that I look so young. And that is not always a good thing, i can assure you that!
It's not nice when you are asked to show your id-card when entering a club. "I am so sorry ma'am, just see it as a compliment." I'm over thirty, gawd! It's worse when people see you as a kid, not taking you seriously. I'm not saying I'm a woman of the world, but i've surely had my learnings. Friendly and heartly, but not that sweet and innocent. Of course my length doesn't help and I'm not planning to dress older.
Okay, i might be a little confused about this age thing myself. I feel young, healthy and alive, everything is new and there is so much more to come. When I turned 30 I felt like a baby. When I turned 31, though, I felt that I had landed in my thirties for real. What does that mean?
I dunno...
After staring into the mirror for twenty minutes, I had a nice lunch. The waitress called me madame. Highly unusual in NL, but I didn't feel offended. Later that day I went to the bank to move my account to the town where my parents live. The lady there asked me if I was over 18. I did not like that.
I no longer feel the need to prove myself, to be taken seriously. It's not neccessary either that people see me as in my thirties, although I am happy and proud with my age. So, I look younger and maybe I feel younger. But I also feel mature and I know I don't talk nonsense. A little confusing for people who meet me for the first time. But fun too. And I get my respect.
One of the drivers in Tehran asked me how old I was. A logical following question was why I did not have any children. "In Iran we say it's better to take the fruit while it's young." Right. It was quiet for a few minutes then. "Or maybe, where you come from, the fruit stays young much longer." Clever, very clever.
Somebody told me that i have a more and stronger feminine air about me nowadays. Which was stimulated by my bond with Are. Now that I took as a compliment.
Age: look, energy and number. Within Culture. Expectations. I shift. Both ways. I was well on my way to have 'huisje, boompje, beestje', settled for. Now all lies open again. Everything is new. Taking my earlier learnings on the ride.
My birthday is just to figure out Dan Millman's nummerology, my horoscope and a good excuse to have a party. With that, I don't look down on people who are younger, or look up to people who are older. At least, not based on their age only.
I am 31. Sure, happy to show you my ID. I know, it's so hard to tell these days.
One funny thing was when I saw my reflection in the mirror and followed it down, I saw a pair of big white feet wearing golden laced shoes. I didn't remember putting those on that morning,
and come to think of it, I did not recall my feet to be white nor that big. They belonged to the lady who was getting a haircut on the other side of the mirror wall. She must be seeing my dangling feet when looking underneath that wall. Funny, but off topic.
Although... there's always some weird things you discover while looking at yourself in the mirror for so long. I always see my puffy eyes and blemish on my skin. I look for wrinkles and sometimes find that I look so young. And that is not always a good thing, i can assure you that!
It's not nice when you are asked to show your id-card when entering a club. "I am so sorry ma'am, just see it as a compliment." I'm over thirty, gawd! It's worse when people see you as a kid, not taking you seriously. I'm not saying I'm a woman of the world, but i've surely had my learnings. Friendly and heartly, but not that sweet and innocent. Of course my length doesn't help and I'm not planning to dress older.
Okay, i might be a little confused about this age thing myself. I feel young, healthy and alive, everything is new and there is so much more to come. When I turned 30 I felt like a baby. When I turned 31, though, I felt that I had landed in my thirties for real. What does that mean?
I dunno...
After staring into the mirror for twenty minutes, I had a nice lunch. The waitress called me madame. Highly unusual in NL, but I didn't feel offended. Later that day I went to the bank to move my account to the town where my parents live. The lady there asked me if I was over 18. I did not like that.
I no longer feel the need to prove myself, to be taken seriously. It's not neccessary either that people see me as in my thirties, although I am happy and proud with my age. So, I look younger and maybe I feel younger. But I also feel mature and I know I don't talk nonsense. A little confusing for people who meet me for the first time. But fun too. And I get my respect.
One of the drivers in Tehran asked me how old I was. A logical following question was why I did not have any children. "In Iran we say it's better to take the fruit while it's young." Right. It was quiet for a few minutes then. "Or maybe, where you come from, the fruit stays young much longer." Clever, very clever.
Somebody told me that i have a more and stronger feminine air about me nowadays. Which was stimulated by my bond with Are. Now that I took as a compliment.
Age: look, energy and number. Within Culture. Expectations. I shift. Both ways. I was well on my way to have 'huisje, boompje, beestje', settled for. Now all lies open again. Everything is new. Taking my earlier learnings on the ride.
My birthday is just to figure out Dan Millman's nummerology, my horoscope and a good excuse to have a party. With that, I don't look down on people who are younger, or look up to people who are older. At least, not based on their age only.
I am 31. Sure, happy to show you my ID. I know, it's so hard to tell these days.
Sunburn
Yeah, me. I never thought it was possible.
My brown skin gets deep dark after ten minutes in the sun. I put on sun protection factor 30 to 60, almost a sun block, to prevent from turning into a zebra and I stay under the umbrella. And still I tan heavily, but even.
Also this time I was well prepared. Sun protection factor 35, a sun hat and enough water to drink. A great day of relaxing at the beach. It felt so good to take the wrapping off, especially after being covered up in Iran. I enjoyed and indulged every sun ray on my skin. But when i took a shower that evening, it hurt. Red all over. An even rouge, but not the effect i had wanted.
Never in my life.
Am I turning into a Caucasian after more that thirty years?
And jeez, when does this burning sensation of the skin stop?
My brown skin gets deep dark after ten minutes in the sun. I put on sun protection factor 30 to 60, almost a sun block, to prevent from turning into a zebra and I stay under the umbrella. And still I tan heavily, but even.
Also this time I was well prepared. Sun protection factor 35, a sun hat and enough water to drink. A great day of relaxing at the beach. It felt so good to take the wrapping off, especially after being covered up in Iran. I enjoyed and indulged every sun ray on my skin. But when i took a shower that evening, it hurt. Red all over. An even rouge, but not the effect i had wanted.
Never in my life.
Am I turning into a Caucasian after more that thirty years?
And jeez, when does this burning sensation of the skin stop?
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Zadelpijn
If you English speakers don't understand the title immediately, speak it out loud a few times, play with the pronounciation and then you will get an idea. Or, i could just tell you that i'm very happy riding my bike again. The weather is lovely and the pedalling is great. It's just that it's been a while, resulting in some zadelpijn.
What was the shortest way to the station, bicycle-wise? I used to ride that route almost daily, but not during the last ten years. I always went to my parents by car or bus, different route. Now that I live here again for the periods of time that I'm in NL, it should be a cylcing ride down memory lane. Only in that time, the ride was always such a habit, that now i forgot which way memory lane went again. If i would've gotten on my bike and just go, i would've automatically taken my old and the shortest cycling route. It was because I gave it some thought, that i became somewhat confused. So that proves again that i shouldn't think too much ;-)
Sure, i did some biking with Are, but that was more like touring; sightseeing and a picnic. Oh, and i had the zadelpijn then too. But it's been a while since i used cycling as my main way of transport.
In the Netherlands, cycling is a very important way of transportation, often combined with a train ride to another city. It's a whole system of commuting; cyclers have rights, wide cycling paths and obligations, regulations for bike parking. Biking is taken very serious here. Not because we can't afford cars, it's just Dutch.
I got into it again. You need good lighting on the front and on the back to prevent getting a ticket from the police who are over eager to stop you, rain or storm. Always calculate time to find a secure parking place, you are not the only one. A strong lock is a must -Are didn't think we needed extra precautions. That since everybody here owns a bike, there's no need to steel another one's. Bike bizz man. Very often the lock is more worth than the bike itself. - On the other hand, we don't do helmets in NL.
Got all that. So, a happy little biker here. A little surprised by the feeling of freedom that came with it, especially since i have the luxury to own/share a car. It's just so good to be out there! The exercise, the wind in your hair, the sun on your face. I definitely need to rebuild some cycling muscle, though. And of course, as soon as it starts raining, i'll be back in my 205 tin can.
For now, getting on twenty minutes before the train leaves, fifteen minutes of cycling, five to securely park and lock the bike, get a train ticket, read a few chapters on the train and off to the beach! Yeah, I think I'm still entitled to keep my Dutch passport.
bicycle parking back entrance of Leiden Central Station
What was the shortest way to the station, bicycle-wise? I used to ride that route almost daily, but not during the last ten years. I always went to my parents by car or bus, different route. Now that I live here again for the periods of time that I'm in NL, it should be a cylcing ride down memory lane. Only in that time, the ride was always such a habit, that now i forgot which way memory lane went again. If i would've gotten on my bike and just go, i would've automatically taken my old and the shortest cycling route. It was because I gave it some thought, that i became somewhat confused. So that proves again that i shouldn't think too much ;-)
Sure, i did some biking with Are, but that was more like touring; sightseeing and a picnic. Oh, and i had the zadelpijn then too. But it's been a while since i used cycling as my main way of transport.
In the Netherlands, cycling is a very important way of transportation, often combined with a train ride to another city. It's a whole system of commuting; cyclers have rights, wide cycling paths and obligations, regulations for bike parking. Biking is taken very serious here. Not because we can't afford cars, it's just Dutch.
I got into it again. You need good lighting on the front and on the back to prevent getting a ticket from the police who are over eager to stop you, rain or storm. Always calculate time to find a secure parking place, you are not the only one. A strong lock is a must -Are didn't think we needed extra precautions. That since everybody here owns a bike, there's no need to steel another one's. Bike bizz man. Very often the lock is more worth than the bike itself. - On the other hand, we don't do helmets in NL.
Got all that. So, a happy little biker here. A little surprised by the feeling of freedom that came with it, especially since i have the luxury to own/share a car. It's just so good to be out there! The exercise, the wind in your hair, the sun on your face. I definitely need to rebuild some cycling muscle, though. And of course, as soon as it starts raining, i'll be back in my 205 tin can.
For now, getting on twenty minutes before the train leaves, fifteen minutes of cycling, five to securely park and lock the bike, get a train ticket, read a few chapters on the train and off to the beach! Yeah, I think I'm still entitled to keep my Dutch passport.
bicycle parking back entrance of Leiden Central Station
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Esfahan
Abbasi HotelWhen you visit Iran, you must go to the famous city of Esfahan. So we did. And were not disappointed at all.The five hour drive became seven hours, but we love road trips and were in no hurry. We also knew that the hotel was going to be fantastic; an old caravansary that has been made into one of the finest hotels of Iran. The beautiful garden has intimate areas with small fountains and flowers everywhere. After a late dinner we sat out between the roses, enjoying the intoxicating flowery scent.
Sheikh Lotfallah MosqueEsfahan is probably the most touristy city of Iran. This is one of the few places where you run into other foreigners. It breaths the atmosphere of Paris and is known as the city where you find half the world, centered around the Imam Square. You could continuously be sightseeing for two full days, ticking off the list of mosques, bridges, squares, monuments, churches, synagogues, bazaar's, tea houses, carpet shops, work shops, gardens, palaces, minarets, restaurants and so on. If that is what you want.
Traditional lunchroomI'm glad to say that we have the same preference for traveling; start the day with a big breakfast, then stroll towards a tea house, sit down, relax and look around, if possible with a ghalion. The plan will evolve during the day. Tips come with the people we meet (one Iranian guy at the tea house knew some Dutch, to my surprise it was 'Goed gedaan jochie'! Later in the evening we approached another guy to ask if he new a good restaurant, he took a Paykan taxi with us and insisted to pay for us and then just left). You could say that the day is filled around food and drinks and in between we come across the most beautiful sites, where we again sit down and relax. That's the way to roll.
Khaju BridgeWe spend our time in Esfahan around the Imam Square, the mosques there, in the garden of our hotel Abbasi and around the bridges. The next morning we went to visit the Armenian Church (we'll do the synagogue next time) on our way out to Abeyane, which I remembered as a sleepy little village, with all buildings in red and all inhabitants over the age of 70. Village was still red, inhabitants haven't gotten any younger, but it was not sleeping. Instead, it was full with (all Iranian) tourists, the only road to Abeyane was jammed with buses and cars, and there was just one restaurant (we think food). It was still worth the visit.
AbeyaneBack in Tehran, leaving in a few days, NL, Qatar, Norway. It was good to see some more of the country before taking off again. The beautiful scenery of mountains, salt lake and dessert, the many people who saw us as a site seeing event, the great food, the different cities, the small villages with their own character and just being on the road. I think i should do these kind of trips more often in NL too. There's so much to see out there, anywhere.
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