short stories, statements & pictures from all over the world and daily life
With ice cold fingers the fog reaches for the trunks of the ancient trees, shreds of cloud get caught in the protruding treetops. The trees hardly notice the time that passes for any other living being in the forest. It has no effect on the ancient giants that survive in the eternal fog. Time is… Continue reading The guardian of the forest
Kathmandu, Nepal. In dust, smog and relentless midday sun a father carries his small girl on his arms. For the 5 minutes I walk behind them she smiles at me over his shoulder. Her smile is gorgeous, full of love, compassion, innocent curiosity and the excitement of an unlived life. When the two turn into… Continue reading The beauty of humanity
Nepal, you changed me. You made me asking questions about everything that always seemed obvious. You took away the programs I followed for the last 23 years and showed me a way of life that’s full of happiness, freedom and self loving decisions. Your mountains reminded me of my pettiness and the insignificant problems that… Continue reading Nepal
Der Nebel greift mit kalten Fingern nach den Stämmen der uralten Rhododendronbäume, Wolkenfetzen verfangen sich in den ausladenden Kronen. Die Bäume nehmen die Zeit, die für die Lebewesen des Waldes vergeht, kaum wahr. Sie hat keine Auswirkung auf die uralten Giganten, die im ewigen Nebel überdauern. Zeit ist hier nicht von Bedeutung, denn der Fluss… Continue reading Die Herrin des Waldes
My head is crying for peace but my body got used to it thousands of meters ahead. My shoulders hurt under the weight of my backpack but the spine greatfully picks up the weight and straightens up under it. My feets are burning but the pain cannot reach my brain anymore. There is a tiny… Continue reading The call of the dragon
