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Power of words

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Power of words

„You have to say it three times“ (J. W. v. Goethe, Faust I) or even more to make the word become reality.

Let's talk without fear!

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Let's talk without fear!

During the last weeks I had the impression that many conversations were obscured with a nervous atmosphere and often stranded in neverending loops. I am not sure if this was caused only by my own nervousness or if it was a matter of interaction. When I look at myself I can witness fear as an additional, uninvited guest.

Self-Determination and Care

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Self-Determination and Care

Living self-determined feels extremely energy-sapping at the time being. Life is challenging enough in many aspects anyway. The Corona-Pandemic means additional demands for me. Fortunately it turned out that there is a reliable help: self-care.

Self-Determination in Community

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Self-Determination in Community

Living self-determined has become exceptionally challenging for me since the corona-pandemic has started. More and more extended restrictions are confrontating me with a growing dilemma: The smaller my space for self-determination becomes, the bigger grows my need for it. That makes me feel other-directed and defenceless. I feel depressed. But does it really have to feel like this? Not necessarily.

Social Distancing

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Social Distancing

„social distancing“ does not have the same meaning as „Soziale Distanz“ or „ Soziale Distanzierung“. The English word „social“ cannot literally be translated into the German word „sozial“.People may say that hair-splitting does not have top priority in light of the acute problem of the Corona-Pandemic. And besides, everybody understands what is meant. But fortunately there still is a substantial difference: Physical distancing is currently mandatory, Social distancing is a choice I make. Everytime.

The art of self-Determination

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The art of self-Determination

a pleasure, the more options are freely available, a tough nut to crack, the more restrictions I face, at any rate an inexhaustible source of vitality and the sense of freedom.