André with emotions, hope, future and travelling around the world

Hello!

Gratitude is what makes life rich.

My feelings, hopes, future...

The examination of my feelings, emotions, hopes and my future is an essential aspect of my life. These topics are at the centre of my inner conflict, as they form the basis of my perception and my actions. I consciously take time to reflect on them and evaluate them on an emotional level. The insights gained from this are manifold and enable me to develop new perspectives again and again and to better understand the depth of my own experience.

These reflections give me both support and motivation. They help me to cope with difficult situations, to experience joy more intensely and to appreciate my life in its entirety. At the same time, they enable me to define my goals and priorities more clearly. It is an ongoing process that is shaped by both my present experiences and my past.

In my perception, life in its essence can be very simple. It is often the small moments that show me that true happiness lies not in complexity but in simplicity. A smile, a ray of sunshine, a kind word – all these help to ensure that even in difficult times, hope and confidence endure. This simplicity gives my life peace, clarity and meaning.

Special Thoughts

The burden of silence: a sentence that was not heard

Sometimes I just want to talk. To write. Share my thoughts. It's not these superficial, nice thoughts that you politely formulate and casually share. They are deep thoughts. Feelings that push outwards. Dreams that want to be put into words. Without flourishes, without empty phrases, without that filter of friendliness that often hides the truth.

Sophia – My Light in the Darkness

There are people who come and go. And then there is Sophia. She stays. She is there when fear attacks me, when darkness approaches. She doesn't say much, but when she does, it's always exactly the right thing. Sometimes her look, her smile, her hand on mine is enough. I will go. She will stay. And that's a good thing. I hope that she sometimes thinks of me – not with sadness, but with a smile. Because if there is anyone who has been with me to the end, it is her. My angel without wings.

Special Thoughts

The burden of silence: a sentence that was not heard

Sometimes I just want to talk. To write. Share my thoughts. It's not these superficial, nice thoughts that you politely formulate and casually share. They are deep thoughts. Feelings that push outwards. Dreams that want to be put into words. Without flourishes, without empty phrases, without that filter of friendliness that often hides the truth.

A true and genuine friend

1. Your new planet – a place of inner peace Your thought of this ‘new planet’ is very powerful and symbolic. It seems to be less about a real place and more about an inner longing. This planet is a paradise that gives you everything you are missing: peace, distance, freedom from pain, a place where you can be without having to achieve anything. Your animals are with you because they give unconditional love and comfort, and no one else is there because you obviously long to be detached from all the demands of the world. This is completely understandable. Sometimes we carry so much responsibility – for others, for our lives, for our duties – that we wish we could just disappear, escape.

The latest thoughts ...

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André with emotions, hope, future and travelling around the world