Saskia's Story
My bio is not my story. I’m proud of my credentials but they don’t tell you who I am.
I’m writing this because you need to know my real story. I never doubt my Soul when she whispers in my ear. However, that doesn’t mean I haven’t been scared. Or that I never doubt myself. Or that I think, at times, maybe my dream is just too big.
They Thought I was Out of my Mind
Many years ago I had a happy life as an ex-pat wife in Singapore. But then I met Syb, and my Soul told me he was the man of my dreams. I trusted my Soul. I left my first marriage, a job I loved, my animals, my sports car and my beautiful house.
Yes, I felt very guilty and it was very hard. But I had to listen to my Soul. So I left..
I married Syb the man of dreams in Taiwan, and then two years later we moved to Holland, where we grew our family to five children. We were very happy! Our family and our businesses were flourishing.
Move to America
Then one morning I woke up, and my Soul said, “move to America.”
Again, people told me I was crazy.
My friends said, “How can you go without work, no money, and no contacts? Your kids don’t speak a word of English!”
“You’re out of your mind. You just don’t go after your dreams with 5 kids like that. It’s too risky. It is irresponsible.”
We sold our house, and we bought our house in America over the phone. Just like that.
Can you imagine having a husband that supports your dreams, no matter how crazy they are?
And we got on a plane and took off at 3:00 pm on July 6th in 2011.
So far, so good…
Terror Over the Atlantic
Mid-way across the Atlantic, the plane caught fire. I was terrified.
And I regretted my dream like I had never regretted anything in my life. It was my idea, and now we were going to die because of my stupid dream.
I wanted to turn the plane around, go back to my safe life.
I wished I’d never listened to my Soul. We found someone to look after our 5-year-old if we went down in the ocean. My husband would take our 3 oldest children, and I would take the baby.
Obviously, the plane landed safely. We settled in a beautiful seaside village, in New England.
A few weeks later, 9/11 happened. I was beside myself with fear. I wanted to run back to our safe life in Holland. As usual Syb comforted my fears, he had no doubts. We stayed, and settled in. Our children flourished.
Motherhood Does Not Mean Sacrificing Your Dreams
When I started my business, I had no contacts, and no clue where to begin. Slowly I built an online coaching business. I was working too hard, for too little. And spending way too much time on my laptop.
Secretly, I was afraid that if I became successful I would lose my balance. Motherhood always comes first with me, and if I was a thriving entrepreneur, would it take too much time away from my family?
Then I figured out how to live my true Soul's calling – become a successful business owner and be a mom. With plenty of time for my family and friends. My kids thrived and so did my business.
Today, I shut my laptop at 3.30 pm every day. I take a bubble bath every evening at 5:00 pm. I have a lot of free time.
Our kids study and live all over the world and, they have no fear. They have learned to follow their Soul's calling, no matter what!
Imagine if I had not listened to my Soul
If you ever felt afraid, or stuck, or if you ever felt your dream was too big, I know how you feel.
I’ve followed my Soul, and along the way, I’ve felt terrified, guilty, unsure, doubtful, and confused. Yet I never stopped following my dreams.
Your Soul leads you to your destiny.
So if you have an itch in your Soul, and you’re scared, or you think you’re out of your mind, that’s a good sign.
Don’t let your fears be bigger than your dreams. Your legacy is too important.
Open the door to your next chapter.
Share your biggest gift with the world.
Follow the whispers of your Soul.
She will lead you to a life you love.
My purpose is to serve you as you listen to your Soul and give birth, not labor, to your dreams.
Are You Here on Earth for a Special Purpose?
If you feel you were put on this Earth for a special purpose, I am here to tell that you can’t give up.
You have something important to offer. You have a gift you need to share with the world.
How do I know this? Because I’ve helped thousands of people birth their dreams for over 20 years.
And I’ve watched them as their dreams grew bigger than their fears, or their circumstances.
Do you have an itch in your Soul?
Are you scared your dream is too big?
Too crazy?
That’s a good sign!
How to Listen to Your Soul
Sign up for your Monday Morning Soul Card reading.
Listen for the message that the cards hold just for you.
Follow what your Soul is telling you that week, and let me know what happens.
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