What is your story?
Naive with a soft heart and wide eyes, I went through the world as a small child. Full of imagination and boundlessness. But soon I had to learn about the limits. The older I got, the more limits life gets. Then I want to be an adult as soon as possible, so that no adults set limits for me, I think. Painting and thus spending time alone, I like very much. Whereby I also enjoy the social situations: playing with friends, or also making nonsense with the siblings. But there are also many moments that make me sad because I am not understood. Moments in which the soft heart is hardened. Still a child, which finally wants to be grown up.
In youth it feels like I can be faster than the limits that are set. Sports are the center of my life and sprinting is my favorite discipline. The sports field is becoming more and more important. Studying for school takes a back seat. Sports and meeting friends are more important. And also pushing the limits with friends that you get as a teenager. That brings joy. But also taking responsibility and complete an apprenticeship as a group leader for vacation camps and as an exercise leader in athletics. Whereby the exercise leader course frees me from school for some time, is also an important aspect why I do this. And because I was often as a participant on great vacation camps, I would also like to organize such a great camp as a group leader. I finished school with the Abitur, although it was clear for a long time that I would go in the creative direction. But I wanted to try to be rational and thus leave all paths open to me. School is the killer of creativity for me. Isolated good memories of a few teachers. Okay. But the thing that was good about school was the friendships. But youth also leaves its mark. The childlike naivety is lost. It may be that I still have a naivety, which should be taken away from me at the latest as a young adult. To feel how deceitful people can be and to uncover lies is an instructive phase, but it makes the heart harden even more. I hung up sprinting some time ago. Too many sports injuries. Sports are no longer a center of life. Capoeira has a great meaning for some time. But also there, too much lies and fake people. From some friends I am disappointed. Now, finally grown up and yet feel the limits again. Those limits that I thought were only set by adults to children. But now I realize, these limits are made by adults themselves and they pass them on. To everyone who is around them. At work, it all gets much more complex. Too many limited, sneaky adults wandering around. As a teenager, I answered many questions for myself. And the ones that are still unsolved, I tackle with my wealth of experience. I realize that I’d rather go through life with a soft heart than jaded. I realize that naivety is a part of me. A valuable part, even, that lets me see the world with open eyes. I’ve come to know my gut, which leads me to freedoms and protects me when I listen to it.
Yes, that is my story. Ultimately about boundaries and freedoms.
And there is so much more possible. Says my gut. And so many more questions that want an answer, my naivety tells me. And my heart is looking forward to it.
What are you passionate for?
Yes, this sounds pathetic BUT: I’m passionate for a better world. For a humanity that recognizes again to live with the heart. No matter how many sacrifices my soft heart makes – this passion remains.
What life situation do you wish for yourself in exactly 30 years?
As a granny, I am most likely to be found in a hammock with a smile. In a warm place by the sea. An Earth ship I get to call home when I’m not off on another adventure with my husband somewhere in the world. Spending time with my offspring, family and friends is as much a focus as putting my own ideas into practice and letting creativity run free.
What touches you?
The world and all its creatures. Too general? Well, good movies, outstanding plays. Or the exactly book at the exactly time.
What would a perfect day look like for you if you had all the freedom?
Funny, my theme is freedom and I take it as much as I can – day in, day out. Often it’s the little moments that make a day perfect. The moments that are shared with a person from my heart. But also the moments when I am alone and dive into my creativity.
What are your amiable oddities?
I laugh and giggle a lot. Yes, very much. Seems to be an oddity for many.
What is your favourite place?
Warm climate, delicious fruits&good vegetables and loving people. When these components come together, this place is automatically one of my favourites.
Warm climate, delicious fruits&good vegetables and loving people. When these components come together, this place is automatically one of my favourites.
Which activity do you enjoy/ you are most interested in?
Putting an idea into practice. And since I have a wide range of interests, ideas start with something like “Großstadt-Pocahontas”, go to “What’s the best way to renovate a house?”, to “Can we make the impossible possible together?”.
What makes you happy in your job?
Touching people with words, making them laugh and also giving them food for thought.
If you only had one day to live – what would you do?
First of all, I would take some time off and do some soul-searching. Then I would know for sure what I would do for the last remaining 24 hours. Now, from a hunch, I would think that I would want to go in peace and lovingly let words prevail there, where it is necessary. Or just write a farewell letter in a few minutes and do a quick skydive, feast on chocolate and spend the rest of the time in bed.
How would you like to die?
In peace, in nature. Maybe by then I’ll have my absolute favorite place. That’s where I’ll go after I hug and kiss my loved ones. Yes, nothing about spending time in bed.
What do you think about love?
For me, love is a universal force that is still underestimated too much.
What do you like to live for (in your free time – not work)?
For broadening my horizon, freely according to the motto “Every day something new”. This keeps a freshness and I always test my courage. Even if “something new” means not choosing my favorite dish at my favorite restaurant.
What values are important in your life?
Phew, it might be easier to say what values seem unimportant to me: punctuality and realism.
I attach great importance to the values that underlie nature and are not made up.
What is on your mind right now?
It is 10 pm. I’m thinking about whether I’m going to do some work here in the house (I’m still wearing my construction worker clothes), or whether I’m going to pick up the phone and call someone I’m missing. Such thoughts occupy me right now. Nothing earth-shattering, or maybe it is.
