Es ist nichts Schlimmes passiert. Aber doch, 2025 war ein Jahr, das ich weniger erlebt, als ausgehalten habe. Es gab keine persönlichen Katastrophen. Aber das Grundgefühl des Jahres ließ von Anfang an nichts Gutes erwarten.  Es fing gleich im Januar an. Ich fühlte mich uninspiriert und innerlich leer. Es gab

Did autumn take you by surprise this year as much as it did me?One minute it was still warm and summery, and the next day the leaves were changing colour. Crazy, isn't it? But when Judith Peters calls for Blogtoberfest, there's no denying that the year is coming to an

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

Every year, you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself. - by unknown A 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

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

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

"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.

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

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

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

Maybe you feel the same way: When I want to learn more about someone, I prefer the information that you can’t find in every profile. For this reason, I have randomly collected 25 unrelated pieces of information – quasi random facts – about myself: My very favorite stuffed animal when