‘It takes courage
Your courage
To let yourself be seen
Even while feeling vulnerable
It shows your beauty
Your inner strength
Your love for yourself
And for Life’
From ‘Being Vulnerable’
Marja embraced the magic and wonders of life after surviving Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Life and nature invite us, and often challenge us, to look at ourselves and reflect on where we are in our lives. To explore whether we like what we see, what we do, or whether we long for a change in our lives.
After taking many photos and writing numerous stories, Marja felt compelled to create a storybook and an accompanying card deck of 25 magical cards, both filled with wonder.
Marja’s love for photography, writing, and creating has always been a driving force in her life, but she never thought of combining these passions until now. Time and again she is in awe of the way a single click of her camera can capture the enchantment she sees in nature, whether in a flower, a tree, or the sea. It is from this magic that her stories were born. The stories are about her and about you, reflecting our shared human journey!
Through this creative process, Marja discovered her remarkable talent as an inspirational visual storyteller, and recognised her gift as something to be shared with others, like you.
‘Mirrors from the Soul’ comes straight from Marja’s essence, and she hopes that her inspirational stories, enchanting photos, and beautiful card deck will touch and inspire you to embrace the magic and wonders of life on your life’s journey.
Surviving Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2001 marked a life-altering turning point for Marja. Her doctors had not expected her to survive, making the miracle of her recovery all the more profound. The experience of facing cancer forever changed her perspective on life.
Before her diagnosis, Marja was hesitant to take the leap into a new career. Upon receiving the news from her haematologist that she was cancer-free, she just wanted to go back to her life from before the diagnosis, because that was the life she knew, the life that felt safe. Yet, she also knew she couldn’t simply return to her old life. Instead, she found herself on the threshold of a new beginning, not knowing how to live anymore, but determined to embrace her second chance at life to the fullest.
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, exploring her life, her dreams, and her possibilities, Marja pursued further studies and became a coach and therapist, working with people in mourning who are navigating loss or significant life changes.
A couple of years ago Marja discovered another gem in herself that wanted to be seen and heard: her innate talent for visual storytelling, using the lens of her camera and intuitive writing to capture the beauty of nature and the wisdom of Mother Earth
Marja’s enchanting stories are all inspired by her deep connection with Mother Earth, as her muse, and its elements. Her walks in nature with her dog became a source of introspection, re-connecting with herself and the world around her by seeing, sensing, and deep listening time and again. She has a unique gift for capturing the essence and the magic of nature with a single click of her camera, leaving her in awe as she sees the results on her computer screen.
Marja’s journey has been marked by challenges and invitations to find her own way in life and to reflect on her unique path. Over time, she learned the value of pausing at life’s crossroads, embracing and feeling her emotions, living them step-by-step. By taking “Marja-time” to reconnect with her essence, she also discovered a profound love and passion for intuitive writing. Despite initial fears, she pursued her dream of being a visual storyteller, following the guidance of her heart and passion.
With captivating, heartfelt stories and photos, Marja hopes to inspire you on your own life’s journey, encouraging you to embrace the beauty and wisdom of nature.
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