As I’m currently in Bali, I’d like to share some of the pictures I took wandering through Ubud. The island of Bali is covered with scores of temples from large public structures ans sights to small village temples, and endless family residential temples. But also the Balinese homes have a traditional architecture, as they are […]
How to use affirmations and mantras to “trick” your subconscious mind and support you in troubled times.
Words can be powerful. Whether loving or hurtful, words hold a place in our hearts and our minds, for better or for worse. The good thing is, especially in times of stress, worry, loss, transition, restlessness or change, affirmations or mantras can offer us a powerful support. In the past few years, there has almost […]
Ikigai – the Japanese way to happiness.
What is your reason to get up in the morning?For many Japanese people the answer is clear: It’s their Ikigai.Iki-what? On Wikipedia it says: Ikigai (生き甲斐, pronounced [ikiɡa]) is a Japanese concept that means “a reason for being.” The word “ikigai” is usually used to indicate the source of value in one’s life or the things that make one’s […]
Vegan Travel: Istanbul
Keeping up a vegan diet and lifestyle is easy when you’re at home with your own kitchen, your favorite food spots and your vegan supermarket around the corner. When you travel, things can be more difficult but thanks to the rising global popularity of plant-based foods, it’s never been easier to avoid animal products when […]
Boost your immune system with homemade ginger shots.
Recently, ginger shots have become really popular. Not only within the wellness community or at your local organic food store – the shelves of ordinary grocery stores are full of ginger shots in different variations. Although it may seem like a recent trend, ginger elixirs have been used since ancient times to treat a variety […]
Joyful June
The heat is on. At least in Germany, where last month has been the warmest and sunniest May in record and June just started of trying to breaking this record as well. It is for sure that seasons affect our mood and emotional behavior and that certain emotions can be attached to each season. Summer […]
How Practicing Non-Attachment Will Make You Happy
The principle of non-attachment has been on my mind for a while now (ironic, isn’t it?). Most likely because non-attachment is something, I’m not very good at on so many different levels. It also means I have to practice it. Did you notice something? Yes, I used non-attachment and practice together and that’s not just a […]
Wanderlust 108 – Win tickets for the Mindful Triathlon in Berlin
-In cooperation with Wanderlust 108 DACH- In 2016, the popular Wanderlust festival came to Europe for the first time and celebrated its debut with the shorter version Wanderlust 108. This year, they added even more cities to their schedule and of course, Berlin is again among them. Wanderlust 108 combines three mindful activities: running, yoga, […]
Digital Detox – Why you should ban your mobile phone from your bedroom.
I’ve been talking about it for years and four weeks ago I finally pulled through with it: I banned my mobile phone from my bedroom. I’ve thought about it so many times and now I’m really sticking to it. As a friendly reminder, I put this sign on the bedroom door: From this day on, […]
Ten Keys to Happier Living
Time flies and it’s already 20th March. And that means we are not only welcoming a new season and celebrating spring equinox; today is also the International Day of Happiness. On an equinox, day and night are of equal length. It’s the perfect time to think about balance in your life. Spring is also filled […]