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Wendy Gillissen
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Wendy Gillissen, M.A. is a psychologist, certified past-life therapist and author of the award-winning spiritual adventure Curse of the Tahiéra and its sequel The Search for Tzanáta.. She lives and works in the Netherlands. Wendy is currently working on the third book in the Tahiéra series, The Lost Lands. In her spare time, she likes to hug trees and play the Celtic harp. You can also find her on Facebook.
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STAND STRONG AND SHINE: Why many sensitive people are born in non-sensitive families

Wendy Gillissen·July 15, 2022
It is no coincidence that you ended up in a rationally-minded, not-so-sensitive family with your high sensitivity, clairvoyance or clairsentience....
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DREAMS TO WAKE UP TO: Various types of dreams and what they want to tell us

Wendy Gillissen·July 7, 2022
Scientific research has shown we all dream at least four to five times a night. But there are different kinds...
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EMPATHY MATTERS: 4 insights for dealing with your sensitivity while in contact with others

Wendy Gillissen·September 12, 2021
In this society, we are usually not taught how to deal with our sensitivity, empathy and even clairsentience as children....
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THE DANCE OF LIGHT AND DARK: Finding meaning in these challenging times

Wendy Gillissen·April 22, 2021
Once we start realizing how many institutions, companies and government bodies do not work from the mindset of what is...
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NARCISSISTIC RELATIONSHIPS: How to heal, get your sparkle back and reconnect with your own soul

Wendy Gillissen·February 23, 2021
For years now, I have had many clients in my practice who are in the process of breaking away from...
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CO-CREATE WITH THE SOUL: Magic happens when we release limiting beliefs

Wendy Gillissen·December 18, 2018
“Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.” – Maya Angelou We create our reality from moment-to-moment. We...
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