At a wedding reception, guests were invited to make a wish for the couple. One of the wedding guests surprised...
It is a summer Sunday in northern Germany. For decades, people have been practicing and transcending resistance through the Gorleben...
One of the most effective techniques in mindfulness and trauma therapy—suitable for restlessness, repetitive thoughts, or anxiety—is the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise. It helps us anchor ourselves in the present and gain impulse control. As simple as it is, it has a wide range of applications for helping us feel at home...
“Time is life itself, and life resides in the human heart,” writes Michael Ende in the story of Momo. A...
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. But the earth was chaos and confusion. Darkness was upon...
Considering how politely some chat apps answer us, the question came up in one of our editors’ meetings: should we say “thank you” back? My father gave names to our household machines. He spoke appreciatively to our cars when they got us safely from here to there. I had to...
Go outdoors with a friend. Find a tree. Stand for a moment and gaze at it. Take a deep breath....
During a workshop on life’s big questions, we were invited to write down on a slip of paper what superpower...
I believe that every person has their own secret to staying young; it’s their secret pact with life. We let the spirit into our bodies, and it elevates nature somewhat. Someone who is particularly successful at this is Justus Wittich, who is now celebrating his 70th birthday. How does he...
Over on a somewhat isolated shelf in my family’s kitchen, you’ll find the cookbooks. They don’t get much attention, except...
The days are turbulent. My thoughts are restless and peaceless. Agitated, they’re like birds of prey, circling incessantly around the...
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