April Newsletter – The Art of Alignment: Let Go, Feel Alive, and Flow Forward
"Happiness and health aren’t goals. They’re the byproduct of being fully alive."
Hey friend,
This month brought a beautiful shift in my journey—a return to presence, truth, and inner peace.
I attended not only The Art of Letting Go with José Antonio Manchado, but also Dharma Shamanic System I—and I can honestly say these two experiences brought me back to something sacred inside myself.
The Medicine of Letting Go
In a world that teaches us to chase, control, and accumulate...
José’s teachings reminded me of a deeper wisdom:
Life is not a fight. It’s a dance.
We were not born to suffer. We were born to live—fully, joyfully, and freely.
He guided us into the simplicity of truth.
Into the presence of the breath.
Into remembering who we are without all the mental noise.
We cried. We laughed. We released.
And in that sacred space, I remembered:
Health is harmony.
Happiness is presence.
Wealth is living from the soul.
Health: Listening Is Healing
One of the most powerful truths I embodied during The Art of Letting Go and Dharma Shamanic I was this:
“When you stop resisting life, the body begins to heal.”
So much of what we call “dis-ease” is actually a disconnect—
From ourselves, from the present moment, from the flow of life.
Earlier this month, I felt something inside say:
This space… this rhythm… isn’t nourishing me anymore.
Not loud. Not dramatic.
Just a quiet truth whispered through my nervous system.
So I listened.
I left a work environment that no longer aligned with my inner peace—
Not because it was bad, but because my soul needed something different.
And almost immediately, life responded.
The peace I was craving… arrived.
Our bodies are wise.
Our energy is always speaking.
The real work is learning how to listen—and having the courage to act.
Healing doesn’t have to be forceful.
Often, it begins the moment you let go…
And allow life to flow again.
Wealth: Calm in the Chaos
The markets right now?
Uncertainty. Tariffs. A brewing trade war with the US.
And yet—Bitcoin holds strong around $84,000.
Many see fear.
But seasoned voices are saying:
“This is the window before the explosion.”
Mass adoption is coming.
Capital is shifting from gold to Bitcoin. The world is waking up.
I started buying BTC back when it was:
✅ 2017: $2,200, $2,900, $6,000
✅ 2018–2020: $7,500, $10,000, $15,000
✅ 2024: $39K, $57K, $71K, 81k
Now we’re seeing the seeds planted back then begin to blossom.
Not because I got lucky—
But because I planted early and stayed rooted in vision.
Bitcoin is not just another asset.
It’s a revolution in financial sovereignty.
A limited supply. A decentralized network. A future built on freedom.
Wealth isn’t built in moments. It’s built in seasons.
And right now, the next season is calling.
If you're ready to begin your journey, these are the platforms I personally use and trust:
💰 Bitvavo – The easiest way for Dutch users to start (Code: 08A2452F66)
💳 Bybit – Buy, trade, and even spend your crypto (Code: MJYB5X#0)
🔐 Ledger – The safest way to protect your assets & being your own bank
📈 eToro – Invest in stocks, ETFs, and crypto with ease. Diversification is great
Don’t rush it. But don’t sleep on it either.
Happiness: Say Yes to Life
Happiness isn’t a destination—it’s a frequency.
It’s found in your ability to breathe deeply, open your heart, and trust the moment.
During José’s teachings, I realized something profound:
Most of our suffering comes from resisting what is.
But healing begins when we say yes to this moment, exactly as it is.
This month, joy came not from doing more—
But from releasing the pressure to be more.
It came from being with life.
From choosing peace over perfection.
From feeling it all and flowing anyway.
High Performance: Energy Over Effort
In a world obsessed with grinding, here’s a truth I’ve come to live by:
High performance isn’t about doing more.
It’s about aligning your energy with what matters most.
This month reminded me that real power doesn’t come from pushing—
It comes from presence, clarity, and emotional mastery.
When you take care of your body, train your mind, and live in alignment…
Your actions become sharper.
Your focus becomes deeper.
Your impact becomes inevitable.
Whether I’m on the tennis court, writing, coaching, or building—
I’m not chasing speed. I’m practicing flow.
Because flow is the ultimate fuel for greatness.
🌱 April Challenge – Let Go to Let Life In
This month, I invite you to do something powerful:
Let go of what no longer feels like truth.
And choose what brings you back to life.
Not out of fear.
Not out of pressure.
But because your inner being is asking for it.
✨ Release one habit, situation, or pattern that drains you.
🌿 Embrace one new practice, environment, or intention that nourishes you.
🔥 Choose alignment over obligation. Peace over pressure. Life over survival.
You don’t need to figure it all out.
Just take one step closer to yourself.
💬 Hit reply and tell me: What are you letting go of? And what are you letting in?
Let’s grow through this together.
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🚀 On the path to greatness—see you on the way,
Bastiaan
Dream it. Become it. Live it. 🔥𓂀
PS: Ready to Grow Deeper?
I’ve been diving into powerful new insights on mindset, wealth-building, and high performance—and I’ll be sharing more with you soon. Keep your eyes open, because when you’re walking this path with intention… life starts to respond in magical ways.
Spring reminds us:
🌱 What we nurture today, we harvest tomorrow.
So plant boldly. Align deeply. And take action that moves you forward.
If you’re ready to level up your journey, here are the tools I personally use to invest, grow, and protect my wealth:
💰 Bitvavo – The easiest way for Dutch users to start (Code: 08A2452F66)
💳 Bybit – Buy, trade, and even spend your crypto (Code: MJYB5X#0)
🔐 Ledger – The safest way to protect your assets & being your own bank
📈 eToro – Invest in stocks, ETFs, and crypto with ease. Diversification is great
Let’s grow together. 🚀
A Friendly Disclaimer:
Everything I share is for inspiration and education—not financial advice. My goal isn’t to tell you what to do but to share perspectives, ideas, and experiences that I believe are worth exploring. At the end of the day, you are the creator of your own life, and every choice is yours to make.
If you ever feel like sharing something—an experience, an insight, an idea, or just what’s on your mind—I’d love to hear from you. You can always reach out at [email protected].
Let’s grow, dream, and create together. 🚀✨