This week, I was very productive, working on my blog posts, so that’s a big win for me. But on the other hand, because I was walking more than usual, halfway through the week, my legs decided to give up on me. I had excruciating pain in both my legs, one by one, so much that I had to stop walking for the rest of the week so I could recover. I guess my age is catching up, and I need to scale back on my daily walks. But I also want to finish my walk back home, and since I am in the last few hundred kilometres, it’s a catch-22 situation. But I think my health concerns should come above this walk, so I plan to scale down for a few days before I start walking, but at a slower pace.

Today’s quote from Corrie ten Boom highlights the futility of worry. Corrie ten Boom reminds us that worrying doesn’t prevent future problems; it doesn’t solve or lessen them. Instead, it drains our energy, focus, and peace in the present moment. By dwelling on what might happen tomorrow, we weaken ourselves today, making it harder to face challenges with clarity and resilience. Her message is simple yet powerful: rather than wasting strength on imagined fears, we should conserve our energy for living fully today. Trust, faith, and presence are far more effective than worry in preparing us for the future.

Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch Christian watchmaker who, along with her family, helped many Jews escape the Nazis during World War II by hiding them in their home. She was eventually arrested and sent to a concentration camp, where she survived and later shared her story in her memoir The Hiding Place. After the war, Corrie travelled the world as a speaker and writer, teaching about forgiveness, faith, and resilience. Her life and words continue to inspire people to trust in hope and courage even in the darkest times.

Today’s motivation is about going through tough times. When you’re going through a tough time, be gentle with yourself. Give yourself the space to notice your self-critical thoughts. It’s not like you’re doing it on purpose. These unpleasant thoughts are not your fault. It’s part of the human experience. There is nothing productive about obsessing over something that can’t be changed. Refrain from forming conclusions about your situation based on these unhelpful thoughts. Embrace the transformative power of pause. Tap into your inner knowing and trust in your own resilience.

GG is, as usual, busy with school. She also scored, not one, but all three internships she had applied to for next year. She already had accepted one offer before she got the other two, so she will have to turn the others down, but hopefully will be able to intern with them before she graduates. I am so proud of her!

BB’s flight back home has been changed and he will come almost two days later than he was supposed to. This means his offboarding leave will be reduced by at least one day. He sent some amazing photos from his trip and these photos have made me add Australia to my bucket list.

That’s all from me this week. Stay positive and keep smiling!