so close
Let’s talk about reality, about things that touch our skin. That touch my skin. That land in the parts of the soul that haven’t been remembered for a long time.
How we dare to grow in pain, despite of pain, how we shiver through the light we call humanity. How we hold hands and expand through love…..
in-dependence
A few days ago we celebrated the restoration of the independence of Lithuania. I remember that day thirty-two years ago not super clearly. But I remember fear and uncertainty that was surrounding it for a good while. And the past few weeks I recognise this same uncertainty, anxiety and disbelief of what is going on…
So close to now
Based on a theory by Hermann von Helmholtz, who was among the first scientists who calculated the rate of nerve conduction in humans. Helmholtz approximated that the speed of nerve conduction in humans was between 50-100 meters per second. I have been thinking a lot about that lately…
Roberta Kliknaitė: Išbandyk viską (try everything)
Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuvius, išsibarsčiusius po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Robertą Kliknaitę - keliautoją, aktyvistę ir nepailstančią atradimų ieškotoją. Šiuo metu Roberta dalina savo laiką tarp Lietuvos ir atviros jūros.
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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Roberta Kliknaite who is activist, traveller and discovery enthusiast. Currently she shares her time between Lithuania and offshore.
Workshopping Gender
Reflecting on the workshop I held in Rotterdam this week for the lecturers of Hogeschool Rotterdam. Really happy that gender is also a language that we are developing to make the world more inclusive, connected and inspiring.
Let’s Talk: in (suit)case life happens
Sharing my life experiences and achievements with three groups of students at UWC Maastricht this week.
Milda Perminienė: Tiesiausias kelias į sėkmę - daryti tai, kas džiugina (Do what gives you joy and success will follow)
Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuvius, išsibarsčiusius po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Mildą Perminienę - verslo psichologę, dėstytoją bei MS Research and Training Academy įkūrėją. Šiuo metu Milda gyvena Londone.
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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Milda Perminiene who is a business psychologist, senior lecturer and founder of MS Research and Training Academy currently living in London, the UK.
Never too late to study & learn
It’s never too late to learn and study. In past year I have studied in two universities - MIT and Open University. Very different experiences and very different insights.
Renata Kemeklytė: gyvenimas man - tai galimybės (life to me is opportunities)
Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuvius, išsibarsčiusius po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu optimizmo kupiną Renatą Kemeklytę šiuo metu gyvenančią Kampaloj, Ugandoj.
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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Renata Kemeklytė - who is sparkling with optimism and life and currently is living in Kampala, Uganda.
Rima Dirse: Nepamiršk, kad turi teisę keisti nuomonę (Remember that you have the right to change your mind)
Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuvius, išsibarsčiusius po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Rimą Dirse - vokalistę bei muzikos entuziastę, aktyvistę bei visapusiškai įkvepiančią asmenybę, kuri jau keli dešimtmečiai gyvena Nyderlanduose.
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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Rima Dirse - vocalist and music enthusiast, activist and overall extremely inspiring personality, who has been living in the Netherlands for a few decades now.
Maria Cavali: Pasirink Savo Kovas (Pick Your Battles)
Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuvius, išsibarsčiusius po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Mariją Kavaliauskaitę (Maria Cavali) - fotografę, kocepcijų kūrėją, dalinančia savo laiką tarp Lietuvos ir Amsterdamo.
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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Maria Cavali - photographer and concept creator who divides her time between Lithuania and Amsterdam.
Mapping the Journey
Yesterday I gave presentation about my journey through the experiences of NGO, volunteer work and education design over the years that felt really confronting and heavy to prepare but really turned out into a beautiful experience of embracing authenticity.
The Making Of: Artwork of Mira Vasic
I love getting inspired by simple things, pictures that attract in a moment and this happened with this photo of Mira Vasic by Maria Cavali.
Auksė Šiaudžionyte: Ilgiausia Kelionė Gyvenime (The Longest Journey of a Lifetime)
Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuvius, išsibarsčiusius po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Auksę Šiaudžionytę, kuri gyvena Gran Kanarijoje ir žongliruoja darba su motinyste.
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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Aukse Šiaudžionyte who is living in Gran Canaria and guggling work with motherhood.
The Making Of - Wonderful
With the global situation still being dire when it comes to the pandemic, I wanted to revisit the artwork I did for a song titled “Wonderful” by BLESZ featuring Ihaka and produced by Lil beats in 2020.
Book recommendation: “Read This To Get Smarter” by B. Imani
This book recommendation arrived through social media and I was instantly hooked. It's a book that is elegant and is informative, inspiring and reminding so many things we take for granted.
Neringa Miliauskaitė: visada buvau kelio žmogus (Constant Nomad)
Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuvius, išsibarsčiusius po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Neringą Miliauskaitę, kuri po įspūdingų kelionių ir patirčių nesenai grįžo į Lietuvą. Kalbam apie jos patirtis užsienyje ir adaptaciją Lietuvoje.
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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their motherland for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Neringa Miliauskaitė who just returned to Lithuania after spending a lot of time abroad. We talk about that and adaptation after the return.
Book recommendation: “Games People Play” by Eric Berne, M.D.
Even though this book has been released many times over the years, it doesn't loose it's relevance.
Rasa Sagė: Nėra Vieno Teisingo Kelio (There isn’t Just One Correct Path)
Pokalbių serijoje apie lietuvius, išsibarsčiusius po platųjį pasaulį, šįkart kalbinu Rasą Sagę, kuri šiuo metu gyvena bei dirba Nyderlandų Karalystėje. Rašytoja, aktyvistė bei saviugdos entuziastė dalinasi savo mintimis apie gyvenimo patirtis, kūrybą bei ateitį.
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In this series of conversations with Lithuanian women who have left their mother land for a variety of reasons, I am speaking to Rasa Sagė who currently resides and works in the Netherlands. She is a writer, activist and self development enthusiast. We talk about her life experiences, creativity and the future.