Stepping Back into the World
- thomasmotmans
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
After nearly two and a half years of silence, re-emerging feels like a jump.
That’s how much time has gone by since I first took my leap into the unknown. Leaving behind a fulfilling career in global climate finance, an idyllic Swiss home and lifestyle (view on the Alps from my bed!), deep friendships, leadership in immersive cultural gatherings, and a strong creative and artistic community.
I’ve been asked many times along the way why left such a life, especially by those who saw my eyes light up when I spoke about the incredible people who surrounded me during that time. The simple truth is: I had grown deeply within that chapter, but I could feel new horizons calling me. A quiet but undeniable pull was guiding me toward something I couldn’t yet name. I didn’t know what I was searching for, only that I had to move beyond what was familiar and break into new possibilities.
Since then, my journey of transformation has taken me across the world, learning alongside exceptional teachers, masters and mentors. Moving through inner work, embodiment, silence, creation. What’s fascinating, when I look back, is how my mind could never have foreseen the direction my life would take. Step by step, my journey led me to new paths that once seemed beyond my imagination.
Through moments of awe, loss, fear, hope, joy, discovery, and surrender, I explored the depths of my inner world and its interaction with my reality. This exploration demanded that I embrace the discomfort of not knowing, and fully trust the process of transformation. I’m emerging from this phase of facing myself humbled, grateful, and largely freed from the parts of me that were still seeking external validation. It gave me the freedom, permission, and deep trust to now create in service of my higher purpose. To carve my unique path.
I’ve been quiet and shy throughout this phase of transformation. Now, I feel ready to reconnect, open up, share insights, and meet you all again. From a place of overflow.
Exactly a month from now, for my birthday on April 17th, I am opening the doors for an informal and authentic conversation, into my journey and the explorations that shaped me during this time. A place to drop our masks, meet openly, reflect, and exchange with curious, heart-centered people.
Whether you’ve been part of my journey or are simply drawn to meaningful conversations and connection, I would love to celebrate with you there. You can click the button below for more details and to register.
Regardless, I just want to say: I’m back. And I’d love to be in conversation with you again. If this resonates, you can subscribe to stay connected for future reflections and upcoming gatherings. The link for this is on the bottom of my homepage.