The Story Behind Unseen
Feminism

The Story Behind Unseen

The creation of “Unseen” was inspired by my commitment to advocating for equal rights and my desire to raise a strong, independent daughter.
Reclaiming The Supplanted Self - Karien Bredenkamp
Authenticity

Reclaiming The Supplanted Self

Even though it takes courage to act with integrity, I am enjoying the liberating freedom of realizing I contain all the guidance I need to thrive — inside my Self. I carry it with me wherever I go.
Transcendence Under The Sea: Lessons From The Immortal Jellyfish - Karien Bredenkamp
Authenticity

Transcendence Under The Sea: Lessons From The Immortal Jellyfish

At the end of 2023, I became captivated by the immortal jellyfish, scientifically known as Turritopsis dohrnii. Let's delve into how this sea creature can inspire us to think differently.
Integrating "Scattered Senses" - Karien Bredenkamp
Art Therapy

Integrating "Scattered Senses"

Embracing all aspects of yourself, including the contradictory ones, allows you to live authentically and express your true self without fear or shame. 
I Am Mine - Karien Bredenkamp
Identity

I Am Mine

“I Am Mine”. This is such a simple statement, yet something that is extremely hard for me to believe and embody. I look back over the landscape of my (almost) 41 years in the world, and I see a journey that slowly took away the bones of my being, holding on to them as I tried to navigate through life.

What do you see?

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