“A wizard is never late. He arrives precisely when he means to.”
- Gandalf
Hey friend,
As I’m reading Hippie by Paulo Coelho — one of my favorite writers — I’m reminded again of what it means to live your dreams.
To explore life.
To try new pathways.
To expand consciousness.
To create magic in the everyday.
Some dreams, I realized, had gathered a little dust — hidden under the layers of “playing the adult game.”
The more I grow, the more I see that time is precious.
I can’t do it all.
But I can live what truly matters.
So the real question becomes:
Do you dare to let go of what isn’t essential — so you can expand toward what your soul really desires?
🌊 Madeira Magic
As the days pass here on Madeira — with the sun, the ocean breeze, and the endless trails leading into wild beauty — I can feel old wisdom awakening within me. Thinking to myself "Ah yes, I have forgotten about this. But ofcourse, this will never leave me. This is my eternal self."
My dreams are alive.
They’ve never left me.
They’ve just been waiting for me to slow down and listen.
And now, I sense it’s time to bring them to life.
Sometimes I just need to come home to myself again.
🌱 The Inner Garden
It brings me back to my first (unpublished) book: The Inner Garden — about how we’re all here to plant the seeds of our dreams, to water them, and to nurture them into strong, vibrant creations for all of life to enjoy.
After two days back home in Utrecht, life instantly swept me into its familiar rhythm — full of projects, inspiration, and creation.
And even though I love what I do, there are moments I feel the pull of overwhelm.
Moments where I ask myself:
How will I ever get it all done?
That’s when I remember Madeira.
The island.
The hikes.
The ocean wind that whispered:
“Slow down. Be here. Breath."
"One step at the time."
" Enjoy."
"Trust."
"Flow.”
🪄 The Wizard Within
Life is sacred.
This moment is a gift.
There is no rush.
Like Gandalf said:
“A wizard is never late. He arrives precisely when he means to.”
Are you always reacting to life — or are you becoming the wizard, the magician of your own creation & taking each step with intention?
Because imagination is exactly that:
A nation of magicians. We are a Nation of magicians. ✨
When we slow down, when we trust, when we give our imagination the space to breathe — life starts aligning itself around our inner vision.
🌅 My Reminder This Month
During a trip like Madeira, I’m reminded of something simple yet sacred:
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I need to slow down more often.
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I need to prioritize my soul more.
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I am doing great.
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And there’s still so much to learn, grow, and heal.
So here’s my reflection — and perhaps yours, too:
✨ Stop chasing time. Become the one who shapes it.
🌀 Starting walking hand in hand with your soul.
With presence, magic, and gratitude,
Bastiaan
www.bastiaankollen.com
Dream it. Become it. Live it. 🔥𓂀
