My Blog - Hope

Hope is a fundamental aspect of my life, the importance of which should not be underestimated. I plan to discuss this aspect, as well as the other points mentioned, in a separate article. I am aware that there may be differences in the way people evaluate it. Nevertheless, I am confident that it will be possible to exchange views on the individual points. Expanding knowledge is an ongoing process that can and should be done anytime, anywhere, and in any way possible.
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Anna – Forever My (Step-)Daughter

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Anna was a very special part of my life from the very beginning. When I first met her, she was still at nursery school. Small, cheerful, full of curiosity - with this open, intelligent look that already understood so much without having to say it. Her parents travelled a lot, her mother was an...

Between Paris and architecture – an office full of life and love

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I thought she was from Sweden. Those blonde hairs, those light eyes, that calm, clear nature – everything screamed Scandinavia! But then she said she was from Germany. I was amazed. And immediately lost. We met on Interrail. Two young people travelling, two backpacks and a train compartment –...

A student between protest, chaos and justice

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It was a time of upheaval, of struggles and loud voices. Berlin was never a city of silence, and certainly not in the universities. The student movement was in full swing – demonstrations, occupations, discussions, demands for better study conditions. Everyone had an opinion, everyone wanted to be...

24 hours of chaos – and yet, incredible luck.

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There are days that are beyond imagination. Days when you just want to get from A to B, but instead you get from one absurd situation to the next. And that was exactly the kind of day it was.

Sophia, my angel

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There are people who know when they are needed. They are there, just there, with their calmness, patience and understanding. Sophia is such a person. Sometimes I call her an angel, not because she has wings or because she is perfect, but because she is with me in a way that touches me deeply.

A sunny day in the park – between sadness and laughter

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The sun was shining brightly today and warmed me despite the icy air that cut into my lungs with every breath. The sky was clear, deep blue, without a single cloud. It was a beautiful winter's day. I had always said that this is the biggest park in the city. Maybe not the biggest in the strict...

Hidden Passion and Hidden Truths

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The gentle sound of the rain is like a tender whisper that tells me it's perfectly all right to remember the past. Sophia is sitting across from me, calm and patient as always. I know she'll wait until I'm ready to talk. We've been meeting for many years, sometimes rarely, sometimes often, and...

A house that I will unfortunately never have

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The rain had stopped, but the streets were still wet and shiny. I was sitting with Sophia in the café, at our favourite table. My coffee had gone cold long ago, but I kept stirring it with the spoon as if that would make it warm again. Sophia did what she always did: she watched me, waited...

A walk between heaven and earth – A day with Sophia

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The sky above us is overcast, but the air is mild. I like this state, this diffuse light that does not dazzle but is not gloomy either. It feels like an in-between world, a place between day and night, between light and shadow. Maybe that's why I'm so contemplative today. Or maybe it's just...

Talking to Me

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Sophia and I have a very special connection that has developed over the years. She is a psychologist, yes, but I never feel like a ‘patient’ when I'm with her. Rather, she is a confidante, a very good friend with whom I can talk in a way that I rarely do with anyone else. Our conversations are...

Christmas 2024

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Christmas 2024 has arrived, and Berlin, that often so loud and impatient city, has gone quiet as if by magic. Even the tireless Spätis have closed their doors, and it seems as if even the TV tower is pausing for a moment to pay homage to the festival of love. But the real miracle is not happening...

Amelie - Part 3 - The break - and what remained

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Our time together was like something out of a fairy tale – almost too good to be true. But every fairy tale has to face reality at some point. It developed very slowly, almost imperceptibly. Our relationship was happy and harmonious, and the children liked us very much too. Anna and August – my...

Amelie - Part 2 - Happy Years of Adventure

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Our relationship was getting better and better, sometimes even too good to be true. Amelie and I were a perfectly coordinated team, a real dream team that understood each other without saying much. And the best part is: the children also contributed to this happiness. Anna and August saw me not...

Amelie - Part 1 - A Whirlwind in My Life

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She was not just a woman, she was a real firework. She was a successful actress who attracted everyone's attention with her charisma. As soon as she entered a room, the light seemed brighter, people seemed friendlier and the air seemed warmer. I was blown away. And I wasn't the only one. She was a...

Alexa - Part 3 - Love, trust and the unexpected end

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I was shocked. The woman I loved had married another man during our relationship. This revelation could have destroyed everything. My trust, my faith in us – everything felt fragile at that moment. I should have left, maybe I even had to leave. But Alexa's words held me back.

Alexa - Part 2 - Hidden passion and hidden truths

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Over the following months, our relationship developed into something I would never have expected. Alexa and I kept our promise to keep our love hidden. At the office, we remained distant and professional. We continued to address each other formally, chose our words carefully and stuck to the...

Alexa – Part 1 – The Beginning

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I remember the moment I entered the building exactly. It was one of those projects that was not only ambitious but also full of secrets. From the outside, it looked like an unassuming part of the landscape, perfectly camouflaged, almost impossible to find. But inside, it was a place characterised...

St Nicholas and the shoe police: a dirty lesson

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St Nicholas Day! The morning began with an exciting and amusing scene that reminded me of the magical stories from my childhood. Shoes of all sizes were lined up all over the house – from the tiniest pair to the huge, long-disused hiking boots, which were more reminiscent of past adventures than...

The wall full of pictures – just crazy and beautiful!

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The longest wall in my apartment is an absolute eye-catcher! A wild, colourful patchwork quilt that reflects my life in all its chaotic glory – simply ingenious! Every day I discover something new, a collage of images that makes me laugh and think – what a great feeling! This wall is so much more...

Advantages and disadvantages of the truth

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The question of the advantages and disadvantages of truth is complex because the truth can have different effects in different contexts. When I put this topic up for discussion, the following points were raised to shed light on it:

Scuba diving - a special way of life

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Diving has always fascinated me. It's more than just a sport - it's a journey into another world, a world that seems so foreign and yet so familiar. On hundreds of dives over the years, I have fallen in love with the depths of the ocean again and again. The Indian Ocean in particular, with its...

A perfect match for life

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I met a couple who had been together for many, many years. They sat facing each other and spoke almost without words, as if they no longer needed language to understand each other. It was a touching moment full of understanding and love. Their hands found each other as if by magic, while they...

‘The Wanderer and the Shadows of Life’

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It was a few years ago, but I heard an unusual story. This story had certainly been invented by someone and – everyone agreed on this at the time – this kind of story got us talking. The story went as follows:

Klara - Verlorene Liebe, gewonnene Geschichten (2)

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Teil 1: Der Anfang einer besonderen Verbindung Das Leben nimmt manchmal unerwartete Wendungen, die uns für immer verändern. Meine Geschichte mit Klara begann in einer Phase meines Lebens, in der ich noch keine festen Pläne hatte. Ich war jung, unsicher, und eigentlich war mein einziger Traum,...

Children at the riding stables

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My holiday with Ole and Anna was a wild adventure that lasted a whole week – a kaleidoscope of laughter, games and unexpected surprises. Ole, my grandson, and Anna, my daughter, are almost the same age, which creates a unique dynamic between them. They are like two sides of the same coin: both...

Always on My Mind (Songtext)

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Some of the songs remind me of my fears and that sometimes I haven't done everything right. Often it is enough to reflect on oneself and find an answer to so many points. In the end, we all realise that there are always big and small criticisms. Nobody is perfect! But we must not be too...

The crucial aspect of the quality of a relationship

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An interesting perspective to outline a good relationship is to divide the interests by highlighting three different parts that determine the quality of a relationship. Let us break down these parts and their percentage distribution in detail:

The end has come ...

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After a break-up, it is normal to feel a lot of pain and sadness. It is hard to lose someone you love, and it is even harder when that person is not even willing to meet and discuss things thoroughly again.

After the break-up - How to find love again?

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Finding love again after a breakup can be a challenging process, but it's definitely possible. Here are some suggestions to help you navigate the path of finding love again:

When a door closes, a new door opens!

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The saying "When a door closes, a new door opens" is a common expression that conveys the idea that when one opportunity or chapter in life ends, another one begins. It suggests that even in the face of disappointment or loss, there is always the potential for new beginnings and positive...