Hendrik (Henry) de Vries (17 August 1896 in Groningen, Netherlands – 18 November 1989 in Haren, Netherlands) was a significant Dutch poet and painter. He was an early surrealist, was liberal-minded, and preached vitality. The subconscious mind plays a crucial role in his poetry.
Much his inspiration came from his interest in Spain and Spanish culture. He visited Spain frequently and became proficient enough to write many poems in Spanish.
De Vries had many collections of his poetry, writings, and artworks published during his lifetime. He also contributed to the literary magazine Het Getij (The Tide).
De Vries' work was included in the 1939 exhibition and sale Onze Kunst van Heden (Our Art of Today) at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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Some of their strengths
Hendrik de Vries has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Confident, Generous, Practical, Bold, Energetic, Extroverted, and Passionate.
Bold and Confident
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Hendrik de Vries is someone who is a bold, confident, energetic, and optimistic person, who is able to combine personal warmth and charisma with intelligence. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Hendrik de Vries well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Hendrik de Vries as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Emotionally Intelligent and Intuitive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Hendrik de Vries is someone who tends to have strong emotional intelligence and intuition, and who can be a catalyst of change for others.
They are also someone who is reflective, mysterious, and purposeful, who enjoys quiet and solo work, and who thrives in positions where there is no need to report to someone else.
Creative and Leadership-oriented
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Hendrik de Vries tends to be someone who is a natural leader, with determination, motivational powers, and who takes obligations seriously. Who has charisma, a sense of humor, and who tends to attract attention.
Some of Hendrik de Vries's challenges
While Hendrik de Vries has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Hendrik de Vries can be Arrogant, Materialistic, Status-seeking, Impulsive, Careless, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.
Arrogant and Status-seeking
One of Hendrik de Vries's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as arrogant and status-seeking.
Hendrik de Vries must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Sensitive and Critical
Hendrik de Vries is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Domineering and Stubborn
Finally, Hendrik de Vries also can be too rebellious, not respond to criticism well, and be too emotional and extreme about things.
