Standing up for yourself in the Face of Death | Arjan Erkel (#13)

The workshop 'The Art of Creating' teaches you the foundational principles of creativity, intuition and reality design. To connect with your creative potential and empower you to become the prime creative force in your life and create what you love - participate now: https://simonrilling.com/events/art-of-creating-1 🎁 My gift to you 🎁 Initiate your language flow through intuitive speaking and train empathy and mental flexibility at the same time - take part now for free: https://simonrilling.com/events/creative-view-points ------------------------ Arjan Erkel, born in the Netherlands, he studied Cultural Anthropology to then join Doctors Without Borders as humanitarian aid worker in conflict areas. He first worked in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Sierra Leone and then Russia, where his life dramatically changed. In 2002 he was kidnapped by Islamic rebels in Dagestan and kept hostage for almost 2 years. Since then - as an author, motivational speaker, coach and entrepreneur - Arjan inspired thousands of people with his message about freedom and taking ownership of one's own life. Arjan is also the Co-Founder of ‘Free a Girl’. A foundation that is dedicated to freeing young girls from forced prostitution. Since 2008 'Free a Girl' has freed more than 4,750 girls globally! We talk about his abduction, an extremely confusing period, in which he often feared for his life, e.g. when they started digging holes in the ground, drove him around in car trunks and left him alone for days without food or water. For 607 days he was locked up in dark cellars, heavily secured bedrooms and finally 15 months in a dark underground hutch of 1.5x2m with only the company of insects and mice not seeing any faces during all this time. He was thrown back and forth mentally between hope and despair. Next to losing his freedom, he also had to depend on others to get him out. In the worst moments he felt not only lonely but also forgotten. ► About Arjan Erkel: Arjan's new book: www.heldhostagebook.com FB: https://fb.me/arjan.erkel LI: https://linkedin.com/in/arjanerkel IG: @arjanerkel Homepage: www.Arjanerkel.nl Free a Girl: www.freeagirl.nl His Ultimatum Video: https://youtu.be/PWHCw8V5c6U Episode recorded: 23/11/2020 ------------- Know yourself, because the truth sets you free. This is what this eye-opening intuitive reading is all about: https://simonrilling.com/services/intuitive-reading Become the prime creative force in your life - free, inspired, joyful and powerful! Join the Transformational Coaching Program now: https://simonrilling.com/coaching Join us on an immersive journey into the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where amidst vibrant biodiversity and indigenous culture, you'll explore your deepest truth and can find a state of pure being and bliss, allowing you to connect with the essence of who you truly are: https://simonrilling.com/events/amazon Subscribe to my newsletter for regular, horizon-opening impulses to help you lead a free, inspired life: https://simonrilling.com/newsletter --------------- -- THEMES -- - How he kept control and his autonomy & free choice, even though he was incarcerated in a 2x1.5m dark underground hutch for 15 months. - How he stood up for himself during life threatening situations and built respect.

- - - - - - - - - - - Disclaimer: The views and opinions in "Beyond Perception Podcast" are those of the host and/or guest speakers, providing listeners with varied perspectives based on personal experiences. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Listeners should think critically about the content before making decisions. Any actions taken by listeners due to the podcast are their own responsibility. The host and producers of "Beyond Perception Podcast" are not liable for decisions made based on the content. Remember, everyone's situation is unique; evaluate your own before making choices. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #Freedom #Hostage #ArjanErkel