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What is most important to you can change from mome

What is most important to you can change from moment to moment. And it's important to notice both the "long term" important things, and the current important things.

And then act on them. Show yourself, the people around you, and the world/universe, that you mean it. That it is true, what you say. That you can put trust also in yourself that you act on what's important to you.

For example I decided, that it's most important for me to be joyful with what I'm doing. That HOW I'm doing things is a lot more important that any specific thing. - I tend to forget that, when I'm too focused on all my open tasks and being there for the people around me, that the best way for me to be truly helpful is to be content, joyful and centered within myself, and bring that into the world.

I won't pretend that I have all the answers. I won't pretend that I can do it all and more. I might be afraid of doing something wrong or failing, but I won't let that hold me back. - And even though I wrote those last few lines to sound all "woke" 😉, I am mostly telling them to myself. Reminding myself of my intentions. Reminding me to let go of all the expectations I put on myself, that in turn create internal stress and inhibit following my intention of being joyful 😀

I'd LOVE to hear what's most important for YOU right now!

how can something so beautiful also be so devastat

how can something so beautiful also be so devastating?

I just finished a two-week nature immersion experience, where I (co-)guided a group of really tough people in the wilderness of Sweden. through more than knee-deep snow and freezing temperatures of -25 C and less.

All those beautiful winter Wonderland landscapes on pictures seem to so often convey only the awe that we feel, but not the price we need to pay to be able to see it.

I would love to tell you, that being immersed in nature for longer periods of time than just a few hours or days is always magical and wonderful and allows the feeling of being connected to emerge. and even though all of that comes, we need to be aware of the "shit-sandwich", as a good friend of mine called it.

everything we want to achieve, gain or experience comes with a price. this might sound negative or ominous, but I mean it in a very neutral way.

What are you willing to give, to gain something a lot more appealing or amazing to you? Are you willing to accept freezing temperatures, having frozen toes and fingers unless you constantly move and keep warm, in order to experience the amazing awe of Nature's magic, that's simply indescribable?

And this can be applied to so many things: Are you willing to give up the comfort of watching a movie to taking the time to go out for a walk in nature and reflect on what is truly important in your life?

Are you willing to feel uncomfortable and vulnerable and possibly shamed in a relationship in order to truly, openly and honestly connect with a person and build a trusted bond that cannot easily be broken by any outside forces?

Whatever we do, we weigh, what price we pay for doing it. However it's just as equally important to weigh the price we pay if we DON'T do it.

So many people said to me and others who joined in the immersion, that they could never do what we're doing. But is that really true? And what price are you willing to pay for playing it safe?

Would YOU give up a little comfort for the possibility to feel truly alive and experience something deeply true? -- I'd love to know, so just leave a comment if that text inspired you in some way.

Doing an active guided meditation to strengthen my

Doing an active guided meditation to strengthen my inner voice gave me cool new word: Rawuzikaplui (pronounced like "Rawootseecaplooey").

To me, it encompasses freedom, fun, courage and excitement. It reminds me, that I have a weird and funny side too, that I rarely showed in official settings. Mostly because of my belief that to be professional and to be taken seriously, I need to only share serious and intelligent sounding things.

Well, with this post I am putting out a statement and communicating to both you and me, that I want to also embrace my funny side. it's mostly contextual, so it's hard to share here, but it's an important part that I need to embrace. Most of my topics are quite heavy and serious, and it's important to be a little weird and crazy and whimsical once in a while 🐿️

My office today. To have the freedom to work anyw

My office today.

To have the freedom to work anywhere you like might sound really nice. However, having so much freedom that you have hundreds of possibilities of what you COULD do, often leaves you with #indecisionparalysis and more often than not, you revert to what's known and easy. Either right from the start, or after getting tired of wondering what would be the best decision.

yes, this is my office today, and it could be every day if I so choose to. But how many times do I really choose it? On the path of following your wild heart, you need to remember, that you take yourself with you, wherever you go. Be patient with your long established patterns. They will not change completely from one day to the next. But every time you make a "new" decision and break that pattern, you gain a little more of that feeling of YOU having the power instead of your past and present surrondings.

What pattern are you ready to break? And what do you do instead? Want to learn more about the pitfalls of freedom, check out my new blogpost (https://followyourwildheart.org/2020/08/27/the-pitfalls-of-freedom/ - link also in my bio)

Beware!! I finally have some use for the necktube

want to focus on something other than Corona? wel

want to focus on something other than Corona?

well, for all the german speakers I am excited and proud to present a podcast interview I was part of by Ira Mollay of "Die Mutmacherei". She asked me about my wilderness experience as well as nature observations, wolves and archetypes and what is needed right now. I feel honored and blessed to be part of the "Mut Talks" podcast.

You can find the link in my bio

Whenever you don't see a way out, or any other opt

Whenever you don't see a way out, or any other options, you can ask nature for her guidance.

Recently I had felt constricted, frustrated and could basically observe my thoughts running around in circles. Once again I was holding on to the idea, that my mind would be able to give me all the answers. Tightening up inside, and not seeing clearly.

So when I finally relaxed and let myself be dragged out into the forest by a very dear friend of mine, I was instantly reminded of how important it is for me to go out, breathe, listen to the birds and the rustling leaves beneath my feet, feel the breeze on my face, smell the moss and the trees around me, and feast my eyes on all the amazing pictures to see.

If we allow it to happen, being in the forest creates a mindshift. A shift from the mind into the body. From the past or the future into the present. And as soon as we're in the present, new perspectives and options open up in front of us.

It's a visceral reminder that we can feel differently in our body, so we can do differently in our lives. And sometimes, that reminder is all we need.. today is the first of hopefully many more storytelling evenings, where I share of my experiences in the wilderness. Opening perspectives, creating pictures of what is possible. The next one will be on March 5th, also in Vienna. For more information, check out the events on my facebook page. Hope to see you there!!

Pictures tell more than a thousand words. Or so th

Pictures tell more than a thousand words. Or so the saying goes. But sometimes, pictures tell a totally different story than what is actually going on... Like the fact, that in winter, in such a beautiful winter wonderland, having the sun shine on a cloudless sky all day actually means that it will be a freezing cold star-time. And then, if the next day gifts you more warm sunshine to enjoy, it'll be even colder the following night!

And even though we associate sun with warmth, seeing a picture like this one doesn't really tell us anything about how cold it actually was. We might think we know, but really you don't.

Sometimes words can help us go deeper into an experience than a picture could. But usually only about as far as our own previous experiences go. Never beyond.

Only taking the actual steps through an experience can truly show us how it feels, looks, tastes and sounds. And it is uniquely our own!

Yaaay! I survived! And much more than that! So, a

Yaaay! I survived! And much more than that!

So, as you can see, I am back from my 2-month absence from civilization / intensive wilderness immersion trakning at @teachingdrumoutdoorschool. I made it. And I still have all my limbs. Haven't been mauled by a bear or cougar. Haven't thrown in the towel when it got tough. Haven't been buried by all the snow that accompanied us in our journey.

Instead I learned a lot, shed some old skin, and am back, ready to face new challenges - like dealing with being overwhelmed by simply eating what I ate before. Or having too many new/unknown people around... - and being flooded by information (even when actively avoiding it)

And you might guess, I'm still sorting out my experience. But there will be some more detailed updates on my adventure through my mailinglist. So in case you're interested to learn more, and have not signed up yet, you can still jump on it now: elisabethdemeter.com/sign-up (the link is also in my bio).

walking barefoot on a chilly fall ground is both c

walking barefoot on a chilly fall ground is both challenging and invigorating... I've been walking the #HealingNatureTrail next to the #TeachingDrumOutdoorSchool, and even though I hesitated at first, I'm really glad I did. Those seeming discomforts are great possibilities to feel your body more, notice different sensations and learn in a secure and temporary environment, how we conditioned ourselves to deal with discomfort.

Do we hurry to get out of it as soon as possible? Do we stay in there longer than is beneficial for us? What thoughts go through our mind? How does it really feel? Is it really a discomfort, or just a new and barely known sensation?

I'd love to hear how you deal with discomfort!

Dark clouds can appear everywhere, out of the blue

Dark clouds can appear everywhere, out of the blue, and can look really dangerous. But there is also a beauty in it, if you look closely.

And this observation possibly sounds really poetic and deep to you. And it is a nice reflection of an event in nature that is similarly true for our lives.

But if you don't develop the ability to see those nature-reflections for yourself, and only get imputs whenever someone like me wants to sound really wise and writes something like that, and this post somehow appears on your screen, you won't be able to learn to be guided by nature yourself.

So even though I love to see and write about those analogies, I wholeheartedly invite you to dive into seeing nature and natural occurences as opportunities to reflect on your own life.

If you need some help doing that, you can ask me. If not, I'm happy that you already have the best guidance you could ever have.

Riddle: What is in the canoe? I went out canoeing

Riddle: What is in the canoe?

I went out canoeing some days ago and that's what ended up in my canoe. Does anyone know, what it is?

crafting something from just natural materials you

crafting something from just natural materials you can find in the forest, using basic tools and your bare hands is a very meditative and humbling experience. at least for me... And also honoring the pieces of art that other people created is important. so this time, I'm just fascinated and humbled by that wonderful birchbark basket that was built by a volunteer here at the #TeachingDrumOutdoorSchool in #NorthernWisconsin.
Do you like crafting something? And how does creating with your hands influence your overall state of being?

do you notice the moon cycles? And do you notice,

do you notice the moon cycles? And do you notice, that your mood or emotional state change with it?

well, to be honest, I didn't notice any specific changes whatsoever for decades. And even now, it still needs a lot of observation and awareness around it.

But whenever I do notice and observe the cycle of the moon, and observe how I feel and observe how others feel, it is like one more piece of the mysterious puzzle of the natural cycles and how they work and influence us.
And with that knowledge, we can not only handle certain challenging situations better, but be more in the present, and actually harness the powers of whatever kind of energy is present at that moment.

So how do you feel during the phase of the full moon? what do you notice? - aside from people just randomly blaming all kinds of weird things happening on the full moon... 😉

Fire is magic. Fire is transformation. Fire is mes

Fire is magic. Fire is transformation. Fire is mesmerizing. Fire is powerful.

Whatever workshop, seminar or retreat I do, I always have the fire🔥represented somehow. Of course I love myself a big bonfire, but if that's not possible, a candle can work wonders as well.

Sitting in a circle around the fire draws everyone in. It gives focus and holds the community together. It allows us to forget about what's going on around us and brings us back to the current moment.

And I haven't even started on the warmth, the light and the power to cook our food that it brings us...😀 What does fire mean to you?

What I learned the last few days: Even if I try ag

What I learned the last few days: Even if I try again and again, it's just not working, if I want to put 3 times as much work into not enough time. And something is always going to suffer.

This time, I didn't check, if the computer copied all the files that I needed. And of course it didn't. That's why yesterday, no new podcast episode went online. And it's probably going to take a few days more to get it transfered because of really bad internet connection. So I'm doing the less stressful thing: there's going to be another hole in my weekly publishing schedule of my podcast. And the next interview with Susi Bartmann will be up next tuesday.

There are times, where it's important to do good quality work. And there are times (especially if you're dealing with outside circumstances that are not so easily rectified and would cost more time, nerves and/or money to fix than they're worth), where it might be better to just relax and let go of your own expectations. Be present with what is here in that moment. Stop worrying. Accept the situation and what is. Breathe. And open your eyes to what not doing that thing frees you up to do instead.

For me, it'll be, that I will actually take time to pack all my stuff properly and even walk around Chicago for a bit, before I leave for the wilderness of northern Wisconsin.

Life is amazing and gives us exactly what we need.

Life is amazing and gives us exactly what we need. we might not see it. we might not accept or want it. but as soon as we do, something magical happens.

The last few years have been a constant circling (or rather spiraling) around: first being confused, not knowing my path at all, then getting super clear on what I want to do and how I want to serve and what I want to achieve with that, only to get tested on that clarity. Someone (a coach, good friend, or even a critic) comes along with "annoying" questions. and the level of how much I want to fight the implications of that person, shows me, how much of that clarity I have truly integrated. And how much is actually just my wish for having complete clarity, that fills the gaps. And with that new-found adjustment, I go in the next round of being confused, with a smaller set of variables... It's a little like putting up a table on uneven ground. you put it there, it looks perfect. you push it, it wobbles a lot. you put something under it, and think it's perfect. you push it again. it wobbles a little less. and the process goes on until the whole thing is stable. and then you can start putting other stuff on it to do the same... What I'm clear about: I'm unfinished and will be unfinished for the rest of my life. There are many things I still don't believe I have the right to want or pursue. I firmly believe that by doing exactly what my heart tells me, I will best be of service to the world.
And ultimately it's not enough for me to just do what I feel like doing. I DO want to make a difference in other people's lives. I DO want to contribute. However, what I also noticed over the last few years, was that so many times I pressured myself into giving, while I didn't feel like I had enough for myself in a certain area. And giving is the noble thing to do, right? But is it sustainable? - I don't think so.
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just like the video of the waterfall that I posted

just like the video of the waterfall that I posted, wind is also an element that supports movement and transformation. How do you react if you get pusged to the side by an invisible, but still palpable force? will you bend and adapt, or break? and if you break, will you grow new branches and leaves?

And how do those softer pushes help you to learn and grow in a way that you can also withstand stronger storms?

I invite you to take a few minutes, go outside, feel the air and wind on your skin, and see, how your body reacts to it. why does it do it like that? is there anything new that you observed?

I'd love to read your reflections (also as DM if you prefer).

(English version below) All die Vorbereitung und d

(English version below) All die Vorbereitung und das Warten sind jetzt vorbei! Jetzt ist er endlich da: mein Podcast, der "Heartfollower Podcast", für alle Menschen, die ihrem eigenen Herz folgen, weil sie ein Leben im Einklang mit sich selbst und anderen führen wollen.

Hier findest du Interviews mit Menschen, die ihren eigenen Weg gegangen sind. Wie sie es geschafft haben, auch über die Hürden hinweg nicht aufzugeben, und was es für sie besonders macht.

Ausserdem teile ich auch meine eigenen Erkenntnisse auf diesen Weg, und betrachte so manche Aspekte im Detail nochmal genauer.

Du findest de Podcast auf Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube und (hoffentlich bald) auf iTunes. Links dazu in meiner bio (English)
All the preparation and the wait is finally over. Now it's finally here: my podcast, the "Heartfollower Podcast", for all the people who follow their heart, because they want to live in alignment and harmony with themselves and others.

You will find interviews with people who went their own way. How they managed to not give up despite the challenges and hurdles, and what made it so special for them to keep going.

I will also share my own reflections and realizations on that path, and will look at certain aspects in more detail.

Most of the interviews at the moment are in German, and also my own reflections will be. But there will also be interviews in english. So keep your eyes open for those announcements!! You can find my Podcast on Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube and (hopefully soon) also on iTunes. The Links you can find in my bio.

Living in the ever continuing cycles of going outw

Living in the ever continuing cycles of going outward and inward is really important for me. so after going out with my retreat to "find your clarity", holding the space for others to get more in balance, I took some time to harvest all of my learnings and integrate it. And rest.

And now I'm happy to announce, that in my current outward movement I created the first steps for an online community of likeminded people. There is now a facebook group (both german and english speaking), and my podcast will launch today!! You can find the links in the linktree in my bio.

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