We’re travelling in the first half of May – the beaches and alleys are still almost empty. The evenings are cool, and the first few nights bring rain. But each morning, nature feels lush, the world freshly washed, and the early Mediterranean sun bathes everything in warm tones. The light

Ich mag die Stille. Das In-mir-Sein, das Langsame. Und doch frage ich mich manchmal, wann sie kippt. Wann aus Ruhe Rückzug wird. Aus Rückzug Abschottung. Dann wird aus Stille Taubheit, so dass ich mich selbst nicht mehr hören kann. Zurzeit geht es mir ein bisschen so. Ich gehe anders durch

This year, I wanted to focus on what truly matters. 2023 had been a challenging year for me. I struggled with recurring bouts of depression, and the year felt heavy and overwhelming. That’s why I decided to approach the new year with a greater sense of calm and a stronger

I don’t follow a plan when I create art. Layer by layer, stroke by stroke, it’s all about letting something emerge. I stay open to the process and sometimes even surprise myself with the result. That was true this year as well. I’ve learned a lot – not just about

Honestly, I had pictured the past few weeks rather differently. But sometimes life just forces you to hit pause—whether you’re up for it or not. In my case, it was a cold that completely threw me off track from head to toe. Creative projects? Not a chance. Instead: sofa, blanket,

Hard to believe, but it’s already October. Unlike summer, which this year shyly peeked over the garden fence a few times before vanishing again, autumn has arrived with confidence, spreading its arms wide and shouting, “Tadaa, here I am!”I love autumn! The air gets cooler, crisper, and smells of damp

Every year, you make a resolution to change yourself.This year, make a resolution to be yourself.- by unknownA new year lies ahead of us with all its possibilities. For me, it feels like a blank canvas that I can fill with color and creativity and on which I can live

December - it's time again for my annual review. My first thought as I looked back was: Phew, that was a tough one! This year has been quite challenging for me, especially mentally. One thing leads to another and in the end the overall impression is that I failed -

"I'm standing on the bridge and I'm back in the middle of Paris, in the home of us all. There the water flows, there you lie, and I throw my heart into the river and dive into you and love you."- Kurt Tucholsky In mid-October, Stefan surprises me with a spontaneous

It's that time of year again. I'm looking forward to it: When Judith Peters calls for a blog challenge, it gets exciting. She always chooses very personal topics; questions you can't just answer; you have to listen to yourself. Judith's challenges are always self-explorations. This time, the theme of the