"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things"Do you know this jazz standard from the musical "The Sound of Music"? You might be wondering what it's doing here. What
I knew the feeling long before I knew there was a word for it. The feeling that you're pretending to be someone you're not. It doesn't matter how successful or talented you are - impostor syndrome is like that little devil sitting on your shoulder, whispering that you're not good
As an artist, I know how important creative expression can be for mental health. As someone who suffers from depression, I also know that it can sometimes be difficult to find the courage and energy to be creative.But especially when the sadness is overwhelming, and I see no hope, it
I didn't know how good it is to take some time and review the year. Also, to define dreams and wishes for the coming year. Judith Peters from Sympatexter has been calling for a year in review for 5 years now. This year I am taking part.It made me realize
Lately, I have been dealing a lot with my childhood. In the process, a lot of things that had been buried a bit in recent years have come to the surface again. That was partly difficult, painful, upsetting, also healing. It all fed into my new art series "Cracked."But not
"F*ck positive vibes only" - that's the motto of Anette Schade's blog parade. An optimistic basic attitude is important. We should think positive, not let ourselves get down. But if we suppress all other feelings, how good is that really for us?Now and then, we should honestly ask ourselves the
I really enjoyed the Blog Challenge at the end of last month, so I thought about taking part in another one. I think it's an easy way to tell more about myself.I have been flirting with the challenge from Caro - Draußen nur Kännchen for a while. The idea is
Judith Peters from Sympatexter is hosting the BoomBoomBlog Challenge this week. Since I like challenges - and want to improve my blog - I'm taking part.There is a set theme and more than 1,000 participants. Everyone works on their blog articles for a week, and they are published on Sunday.I find
Today, like every other 13 January, is a special day. The Let-Your-Dreams-Come-True-Day is meant to motivate people to achieve their goals. Or perhaps also to encourage people to first realize their own dreams.It is a coincidence, but in fact in 5 days it will be the 2nd anniversary of the
Art is my way of understanding the world. It is a social process, a human interaction – with society, with myself. Creating art affects how I see the world and gives me the opportunity to express who I am.What I experience, people I meet – especially those whose lives I
