About

MENNO VAN BAVEL

My path…. Heal what is stuck inside from the past and start living fully and freely in the now.

I used to find myself caught in a never-ending cycle, reacting the same way to different situations. I held onto the belief that I wasn't good enough, and this caused strong anger towards both myself and others. The actions of those around me often left me feeling ignored and confused.

I tried to avoid dealing with my emotions, which led me to do things that were harmful to me, like drinking too much and isolating myself socially. I would work excessively, putting in long hours without giving myself a break or any personal time. As a result, I felt disconnected from my true self, like I was lost in a way. This path I was on was causing harm to myself, and I didn't even want to look at my reflection in the mirror for more than a few seconds. I was constantly preoccupied with what others might think of me.

My body started showing signs that something was wrong due to my unhealthy habits. I experienced back pain, felt constantly tired, and had a persistent buzzing sound in my ear that got worse during stressful moments. I realized that I needed to make significant changes.

This realization became a turning point. I made a firm decision to take control of my life's direction. I recognized that I had the power to change things and create a happier life for myself. I began to challenge the negative beliefs that had taken root within me since my early days and started cultivating positive thoughts. I confronted the aspects of myself that I disliked and confronted past experiences that made me feel sad. Although it was a challenge, I worked on it, akin to solving a puzzle.

And you know what happened? The buzzing sound in my ear disappeared, and I started feeling more content with myself. I learned to love both myself and others, leading to a sense of happiness and joy. Occasionally, those old negative thoughts attempt to resurface, but I don't allow them to linger for long. I remind myself of my strength and ability to make positive choices.

You can achieve this too! You have the power to change your emotional state. After addressing my past, I shifted my focus to the present, as if watching a movie of my own life. This shift brought about significant transformation. The constraints of the past no longer held me back, and the grip of an uncertain future began to weaken. Happiness was no longer tied to distant goals; it became a conscious choice I could embrace in the present moment.

So, keep in mind that when you're feeling stuck or down, you have the capability to improve your situation. You possess strength, and you can opt for happiness as well.

Bij Union Retreats, opgericht door Menno van Bavel, draait alles om jouw persoonlijke groei en welzijn. We willen je helpen om je beter te voelen en meer in balans te zijn, zonder dat je je zorgen hoeft te maken over ingewikkelde spirituele concepten.

Ons team, met experts zoals Hanneke Peereboom (gespecialiseerd in vergeving en het innerlijke kind), Roland Visser (gespecialiseerd in het stellen van grenzen en het ontdekken van innerlijke kracht), en Sifra Opstal (gespecialiseerd in familieopstellingen en mantra's), staat klaar om je te begeleiden. Ze zijn er om je te helpen bij het begrijpen van jezelf en je leven op een praktische en aardse manier.

Of je nu worstelt met stress, onzekerheid of moeilijke relaties, we bieden hulpmiddelen en inzichten om je te helpen je beter te voelen. Je hoeft geen speciale spirituele kennis te hebben. We zijn er voor iedereen die op zoek is naar positieve verandering in hun leven.

Dus, als je jezelf beter wilt leren begrijpen, meer in het moment wilt leven en gewoon gelukkiger wilt zijn, nodigen we je van harte uit om met ons te praten. Of je nu individuele begeleiding wilt, deel wilt nemen aan een online programma of een retreat, we hebben iets te bieden voor jou. Met veel zorg en compassie staan we voor je klaar.