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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!

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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... 😉

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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?

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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.

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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.
continue in the comments...

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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).

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(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.

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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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moving water has such a calming effect on my body. I could sit on a stream or waterfall for hours and just stare into the water, hear the water, maybe feel the drops on my skin.

truly magical and wonderful!!
where is your personal favorite spot to sit by the water?

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In my new blog post (link in my bio) I gave it a try to capture at least part of what community is and how it feels like.

what does community mean to you? do you have people around you where you have a sense of community? And if not, would you like to experience it?

I'd love to hear from you either in the comments or via DM. And if you're interested to experience community, you might want to check out my weekend retreat to find your clarity - through nature connection and community ("Finde deine Klarheit - durch Naturverbindung und Gemeinschaft").

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letting nature inside your living quarters is a big part of connecting to nature. It's about opening the window, going "out" INTO nature, collecting herbs, and then process them in a way that is either useful or beautiful or (ideally) both.

It's about surrounding yourself with nature wherever you are, so that you have a constant anchor to that connection.

Whenever I'm in my Tiny House, I feel a lot more connected to my surroundings and therefore to nature, because the walls between me and my surroundings are literally and figuratively thinner. I step out of my house and instantly I'm in nature. It actually feels more like my house is like my extended clothing, like a bigger outer layer, that just helps me to live in nature all the time.

But when I'm in a bigger/"normal" house, all that space is part of that wall that creates a distance to nature. I could compare it to a big sumo-suit that covers not just my body, but all my extremeties: my head, feet, hands. everything. And through that layer, my senses are numbed and I don't notice what's around me.

So for everyone who isn't as lucky as I am to have a Tiny House to live in, I invite you, to bring parts of nature in all the rooms of your house. It can be living, potted plants, but doesn't have to. You can bring nice looking branches, flowers, stones, feathers, or at least pictures of nature (as a last resort). I would love to hear what you came up with to bring more nature into your life.

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Transformation cannot easily be captured on a photo. However, it lives in the people who experience it.

Last weekend was the first time I created the space to "find your clarity - through nature connection and community" and it was an amazing experience, to watch inner transformation happen.

The next opportunity for that weekend retreat will be July 5th - 7th! In another location, but also close to Graz, Austria. And if that speaks to you, grab the opportunity now! because it will be the last one for this year!

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For all the people out there, who are constantly working and hustling, but have lost the joy for it, or that are standing at a crossroads and don't know where to go next, or that just want to slow down, simplify their lives and reconnect with their true self, I developed a weekend retreat to support you to "find your clarity - through nature connection and community". This weekend in nature, in the forest and by the open fire is for you to calm down, listen and observe. It's about (re)learning to hear and follow your inner heart-voice so that you can make decisions that are in tune with your true self. You will also get to know yourself better through seeing yourself through the eyes of others, and express and communicate your truth.

The first two dates are already fixed:

24. - 26. May 2019
05. - 07. July 2019
both near Graz, Austria

for more info, check out the link in my bio or go to http://www.followyourwildheart.org/klarheit (german only, for now)

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alking barefoot in the grass or forest is a truly grounding experience. It helps you feel more clearly how you tread in your life. do you have a thick armor (shoes) and don't really notice the things around you, or are you open and bare and vulberable, but also much more aware of what surrounds you?

and being vulnerable doesn't mean, that you have to step into every thorn or other sharp object that could hurt you. it means, that you notice much faster, which environment is supportive to you (eg. caressing your feet), and which is harmful. With this observation and knowledge, you can (and also have to) react more quickly and directly to what's arround you and can take much better care of your body and your needs.

Grounding is also an essential part of my new weekend-retreat to "find your clarity" (currently only available in German). Next available dates are 24.-26.5. and 5.-7.7.2019, both near Graz, Austria. For more information, check out the link in my bio or directly on my website: http://www.followyourwildheart.org/klarheit

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Usually in our hectic world, our system is so overwhelmed, that we shut down our senses to cope with that. Being in Nature helps us calm down our nervous system and take in more of our surroundings. To me, that's an important part od self-care.

I strongly believe, that if we (re)learn to listen (to ourselves and others), and openly express and show our truth, we will feel more alive nd connected again, and can hear and follow our inner heart-voice.

And that's what my new retreat is all about. Being in nature. Opening up again, to let joy and clarity and connection in... For more information, check out the link in my bio, or my website directly: www.followyourwildheart.org

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stop for a moment. breathe. close your eyes and watch and listen to your body. -- what do you feel? where in the body can you feel a tension or heavyness? what feels light? can you notice something new or different? how do you feel about that?

I'd love to read your experiences in the comments or as DM

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do you know the moments where you want to really do a lot of amazing and interesting and somewhat exciting things, but something (inside of you) is holding you back?

well, I felt like that for the last few weeks now, which is also why I didn't post a lot, and there were no updates on my Interview series or any other things I was doing.

But what was holding me back? I would say it was to a big part my perfectionism, which is always wishing for a beautifully thought and laid out plan and strategy, that then is smoothly executed and incorporates all the layers of messages I want to convey and all the results I hope to achieve. To do it all with a knowing smile on my face, that it's just beautifully perfect. 🌺

but instead, after pushing it further and further to and past my deadline, my perfectionism is either smoothly handing over to my procrastinator, telling me that it's not really important to do it anyway, or overpowered by the realist in me, that mostly knows that if I don't do it now, and show my work in whatever shape it is, I'll never do it. And so it goes out in all its imperfect glory. Like the Interview with Simon Kornhäusl (in german) that I published almost two weeks ago, but wasn't able to properly communitcate to the world, which is a whole new story in and of itself...

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