Slow passed future >>
Inhale.
From the fast storms of the bustling world we emerge,
Noise controls pace and void words of true meaning fade away into hidden ego,
A collective of relentless pursuit, masked truths, chasing hurried desires, 
Competition thrives, haste devours.
Yet awaken- a future of downbeat- slow pitched tomorrows we wander,
Time unfolds in timeless space,
In the embrace of interwoven vision -hearts and whispered truths,
Every word- intention, every moment- tasted.
Sweet cherry- me, cherished oh tree.
Here and now, in this endless expanse,
We become receivers, attracting slow longings,
Symphony of stillness, we listen.
Listen to the silence within,
Eyes wide openhearted, we observe.
As we grow higher, rooted deep down in darkness
Where we belong, mother, earthy ground.
Stillness, thats our sound.
Exhale.

Since I was little I promised the earth to be in service for her and that my lifeform exists to make big changes. I have always felt this deep bond with nature and seeing the beauty in every leaf, moving between shadow and light. I used to grow up surrounded by nature. As I grew older I felt a lot of „world pain“ regarding inequality and destruction of nature and the lack of awareness from humanity towards themselves as nature. I've been involved in activism, like Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion. But soon I realized the root of the problem goes beyond these efforts. I pursued a herbal teacher certificate and found myself in foreign cultures and thereby developing my thoughts and actions.

My curiosity brought me to  the Sierra Nevada and the jungle of Ecuador, where I was living with indigenous communities. I felt so much appreciation for their respect and honor towards nature and their thriving in co-existing harmony with the whole cosmos. These experiences led to an exhibition on alienation from nature with photographs of trees that I felt connected with. I felt a growing desire to encourage a sustainable lifestyle and nature reconnection in others to address the crisis of humanity's disconnection from nature. I combined my creative passions, including dance, DJ and painting with my plant knowledge to create workshops blending various activities and self-reflection and founded the "Earth Healing Cooperation" next to my masters in sustainable entrepreneurship and a nature therapy course. 

Between all this, I found myself in a big crisis as I got diagnosed with womb cancer at my vocal chord. This became my biggest teacher and made me grow so much and seeing that even the biggest challenges become our greatest medicine and gift. I received the medicine of silence and  the art of listening to my inner voice. It gave me a space for a lot of inner work and gratitude for every breath that I take. In the moment I was facing death closely, I felt most appreciative for life and could do nothing- but smile. Life is not granted, it is an immense present of presence to be lived- with all there is. Now I understand my voice as metaphor for the voice of the earth, that is not being listened to, even tho she screams so desperately. I am her, she is me, my voice is my path. I am commited to speak up as her reflection, for those silenced longing to be heard. 

I empower you, to step up for yourself as the earth, to shine your true essence, from deep rooted darkness, the mystic moon- reaching into the endless sky of light rays under the sun. The world needs you, us, the collective. I invite you to join me on this path. It asks for courage and it is not an easy one. But I promise, if we plant the seeds now, we will be earning the fruits then.

I don't want to be a mere observer; I want to actively contribute to making the planet a flourishing, live giving place. My greatest wish is not just to be, but to make a difference in this world. I don't want to turn a blind eye to the darkness and destruction presented to us,  or the increasing alienation from nature. I want to actively change something about it. I want to motivate the people around me to dream big, show themselves, empower each other to heal, to heal the earth - and in doing so,  healing ourselves. So I ask you: 

What can you learn from the teachings of a tree? A flowing river? A singing bird?

What do the leaves whisper to you, in the gentle, graceful movements of the air?

What does the earth offer you in her warm embrace ?

How do you read the language, that nature speaks to us?

Do you yet deserve her revealing her secrets to you?

Are you truly ready to receive her mystery, her secrets?

Are your actions in service to her, so that she may trust you to hold them with care?