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I Am, a Metaphor

I Am, a Metaphor

An Inner Journey Through the Ancient Metaphors of the Human Soul
Michiel Arens
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403959030 - 145 pages
Paperback
€19.95
€19.95
Uitgeverij Jupiter

Synopsis

What if everything you believe about yourself is only part of the story? Who are you beyond your name, personality, memories, and experiences? And what if your very existence points towards a reality greater than anything words can describe? In *I Am, a Metaphor*, Dutch author Michiel A.M. Arens invites you on an inner journey through ancient wisdom, spiritual metaphors, and the mysteries of human consciousness. Drawing inspiration from Gnosis and timeless spiritual traditions, he explores the Divine Spark, the nature of the soul, the meaning of Being, and the relationship between our visible existence and its deeper origin. Through familiar images, profound questions, and thoughtful reflections, this book invites you to look beyond inherited beliefs and rediscover the wonder of existence. Rather than offering another doctrine or a collection of definitive answers, *I Am, a Metaphor* encourages you to explore, question, and recognise for yourself. Perhaps the deepest truth is not something you need to learn, but something waiting to be recognised within you.

About Michiel Arens

Michiel A.M. Arens is an author, leadership thinker, and founder of the Work Smart, Be Happy philosophy — a framework for sustainable leadership grounded in inner balance. With decades of entrepreneurial and leadership experience, Michiel explores the intersection between performance, identity, and inner alignment. His work challenges the traditional belief that success must come at the cost of well-being. Instead, he argues that clarity, effectiveness, and fulfilment arise when thinking, feeling, doing, and will are brought into balance. His books include: - Work Smart, Be Happy; The Foundation - The Divine Spark - Your True Identity The Dutch editions Je Ware Identiteit and De Godsvonk Across his writing and advisory work, Michiel addresses CEOs, Project Managers, and leaders who carry significant responsibility — yet seek a way to lead without inner friction. His philosophy centres on a fundamental shift from Having–Doing–Being to Being–Doing–Having, redefining success as a natural consequence of inner alignment rather than relentless effort. Michiel writes from lived experience. His work is shaped not only by theory, but by personal transformation, entrepreneurial challenge, and decades of observing leadership under pressure. He lives and works in the Netherlands. ========================================= Michiel A.M. Arens is auteur, leiderschapsdenker en grondlegger van de Work Smart, Be Happy-filosofie — een benadering van duurzaam leiderschap gebaseerd op innerlijke balans. Met decennialange ervaring als ondernemer en leider onderzoekt Michiel de relatie tussen prestatie, identiteit en innerlijke afstemming. Zijn werk doorbreekt het traditionele idee dat succes ten koste moet gaan van welzijn. Volgens hem ontstaan helderheid, effectiviteit en vervulling wanneer denken, voelen, doen en wil met elkaar in balans zijn. Zijn boeken zijn onder andere: - Work Smart, Be Happy; The Foundation - The Divine Spark - Your True Identity De Nederlandstalige edities Je Ware Identiteit en De Godsvonk In zijn boeken en begeleiding richt Michiel zich op CEO’s, projectmanagers en leiders die grote verantwoordelijkheid dragen — en die willen leiden zonder innerlijke strijd. Zijn filosofie draait om een fundamentele verschuiving van Hebben–Doen–Zijn naar Zijn–Doen–Hebben, waarbij succes niet langer een voorwaarde is om je goed te voelen, maar een gevolg van innerlijke afstemming. Michiel schrijft vanuit geleefde ervaring. Zijn inzichten zijn niet alleen theoretisch, maar geworteld in persoonlijke transformatie, ondernemerschap en jarenlange observatie van leiderschap onder druk. Hij woont en werkt in Nederland.

Product specifications

BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publishing dateWednesday, 14 October 2026
Edition1
ISBN9789403959030
Pagecount145
Interior colorBlack/white
Size135 x 215 mm
PublisherUitgeverij Jupiter
AuthorMichiel Arens
CategoryReligion and spirituality > Other religion