Why I'm starting a personal blog
I’ve always been the type of person who follows her intuition. Any choice that I’ve made based on that ‘gut feeling’ has made my life more interesting and positive. The few times that I ignored my inner voice and listened to the external world, or my own mind, are the one or two decisions I regret.
It means a lot to me to be vulnerable with people, but I’m also an introvert, a projector in human design, and a highly sensitive person. Which makes it difficult for me to be surrounded by people often. This is my way to still connect and interact with you on a deep level.
I'm scared
In this story I intend to be fully honest with my readers. To share my world with you. Yes, it scares me to open up here, because anyone could be listening, but I don’t let that fear get in my way. Something stronger is pulling me in this direction and I let it guide me.
Even though many people connect or reconnect with me because they are curious about my life, my thoughts keep repeating: “Why would anyone be interested in me?” “I’m not really the type of person people look up to.” “Isn’t it unprofessional to share such personal things while I’m also running a business?”
Well, I’ve decided, I’m doing it anyway.
What to write about...
These stories will be about anything that I’m experiencing or have experienced. My life is not exactly ‘normal’ from what I’ve heard and it has turned out completely different than I expected. Not better, not worse, but definitely more adventurous and surprising. Some of you might already know a part of my story, but many things happen behind closed doors that I would like to share with you.
About 10 months ago I decided to leave my comfort zone (the Netherlands) to travel around Egypt for a while. That was already a big event on its own, but this evolved in living in Egypt and I have no idea when or if I’ll come back.
Why would you move to Egypt?
This is a question I’ve been asked many times, and I understand why. From what I’ve heard there are many negative stories about Egypt, and yes some of them are definitely true. But there is also something magical and inspiring about this country and I think deep down inside I knew I had to come here to discover more about myself and spirituality.
When I was still living in the Netherlands, I met a guy who originally came from Egypt. Each time we met, he would tell me more about his country and its culture. It intrigued me so much, and yes he intrigued me too, which was a perfect stimulus to get interested in the Arabic language. It was such a spiritual and passionate connection for me, that when I realised we were not able to be together it broke my heart.
I’ve had my heart broken many times, but this time it was different. For some reason it was almost unbearable, even though it was such a short-term connection and I’m still not sure if he even felt the same or if it was all made up in my own mind. Now looking back, I believe this was all meant to happen. If I hadn’t felt so heartbroken and interested in the Arabic language, I would’ve never found the courage and drive to travel all alone to a country that I heard so many negative stories about.
I’m so thankful that I’ve met this person anyway, because it’s part of the reason I ended up in Egypt. It’s true that difficult times in life can actually bring you hidden treasures. You can read about other reasons in my blog why I left the Netherlands.
Building a legacy
So, here I am, 10 months later in a place called Dahab, enjoying the beautiful Red Sea. In these past months, so many things have happened, and I’ve changed more than ever. I might share more about these experiences another time.
So why did I stay in Egypt? Even though I told everyone I’ll only travel for a few months..
Well, I fell in love.
With a person, but most of all;
with this magical place.
If you enjoyed this story, you may also like: Why I left the Netherlands.
x, Maura
Written by Maura ten Hoopen, Spiritual Creator, Music Producer & Writer
If you’d like to sprinkle some magic back, thank you kindly:
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I’m not sure what that means Caddy haha, but thank you for reading my blog!
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Oké dat werkte niet helemaal 😉 Geen telefoon emojis dus. Dan maar op de ouderwetse manier..
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haha goed om te weten, dankjewel! <3