As human beings, we move forward on our feet. This means that we walk step by step and thus cover a path. However, we do not walk this path completely - that is, we only ever touch the path where we put our feet, but not in between. If we were to touch the ground the whole way, we would probably have to move like a snake or otherwise creep along the ground. This means that we actually skip a large part of the path, so to speak, i.e. we don't touch it at all. Every step is therefore also an act of trust, because we don't actually know whether the ground will hold. We only know that for each step we have already taken, but not for the next step. Just as we walk our paths in trust, I encourage you for today to be courageous in relationships, to trust others and yourself, perhaps especially where it is difficult at the moment.

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In interaction with other people, we come closer to some, less to others. Sympathies - or in the worst case antipathies - also play a role. Last but not least, first impressions count, how we judge others, how we perceive them and then - usually sooner than later - form an opinion of them. This is formative for the further course of the relationship. If we have a not-so-good impression, we treat the person accordingly or maintain the relationship according to our impression - we avoid the person. Often wrongly. Because we all have the need to be loved and to love, to experience interest and attention and appreciation. So only one thing helps: show interest. Leave your own impressions behind. Interest leads to disappointment. Yes, exactly: to remove the false, deceptive impression of a person who is perhaps originally unsympathetic to me.

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When I was a child, there were comics about superheroes. Superman, Spiderman and others. They fought against evil and were victorious in the end. Later, the comics were joined by film adaptations. I think it's a desire or dream that has existed since the beginning of mankind to act beyond one's capabilities or to be able to do the impossible, to be stronger than one actually is - or at least superior to anything adverse. A superhero. What strikes me is that most of them put on a mask to do this. They obviously don't remain themselves and rise above themselves, but use another identity. I find that a pity. It means that I give myself up and can only be who I want to be as someone else. I don't want to be that kind of superhero. I believe we can all be heroes with our weaknesses and limitations. By simply loving.

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In the military there is a clear hierarchy in every country and it is probably the intention of every ambitious young professional soldier to be as high up in this hierarchy as possible at some point. The individual levels or ranks are marked with corresponding badges. The experienced viewer can see exactly which rank a military member has by looking at the drawings of these badges. I find it interesting that, at least in Switzerland, these marks of rank are not military objects with increasing force or power, but - surprise, surprise - natural elements. The edelweiss, for example. Something so delicate and natural thus expresses the rank of a general and gives him authority over correspondingly large forces, weapons and all that. It may be irony or unconscious recognition that, as Jesus says, even the great King Solomon in all his power was not dressed as beautifully as a wildflower.

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I consider myself as a Christian. And therefore my relationship with Jesus is very important to me. So I sometimes imagine him sitting at my bedside or facing me. I have certain images, thoughts, maybe even wishes of what he would be like. I am sure that my ideas are very limited and not complete, but hopefully not completely off the mark either. When he was still living in the world, many of the people also had ideas about him, images. And these were sometimes very much questioned, destroyed and the more cemented, the less permanent. Who he really is, we will probably only find out at the end of our days. But experiences can nevertheless already be made with him here. I think we all have our images of him, whether we are socialised as Christians or believers or not. And I'm sure we've all had experiences with him - but not everyone is aware that these experiences exist, and perhaps that makes a difference in the end. An active awareness in the relationship helps.

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The writer of the letter of James in the New Testament writes in a passage about the tongue. He says: with it we bless and with it we curse. He also compares it to a small rudder of a big ship: this small part is able to steer the whole, big ship and determine the direction of travel. In fact, it is often not easy for us to keep our tongue - as they say - in check. In other words, to lead in the same way as one leads a horse with the help of the bridle. But why is this so? I would argue that the tongue is not only controlled by our will and intellect, but much more by our self-image. If we are in harmony with ourselves, we are more satisfied and our tongue is blessed. If this is not the case - then we all know what we are capable of. Unfortunately. A good reason not to fight symptoms but causes. So: to see and accept ourselves as unique creatures loved by God.

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I have never been on a cruise before. These ships are huge, enormous and I'm amazed that they can even move forward in the sea and be steered. I would probably not go on such a cruise myself, because on such a big ship I would feel somehow confined or in a synthetic world for a longer period of time. Maybe it's just prejudice, or maybe it's definitely like that. When I think about the fact that such a huge ship also requires a lot of staff and resources - just the catering and especially fresh water - I marvel at the logistics behind it. I feel the same way about large companies. One may nag about large corporations etc. from time to time, but for all that is not good: what remains impressive is that they function and that managers like a captain often do that well, despite all the mistakes that exist. Why not also express thanks and appreciation to people with a lot of responsibility?!

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We probably have some things in everyday life that are close to insignificance. Things like dust or crumbs or many other things. They usually don't interest us or somehow don't play a role, they don't drive us to action. But... nevertheless, these things have a name. We name them and sometimes also quite amusingly or differently depending on the dialect. Certainly, there are quite amusing names in different languages and dialects for crumbs or coagulated blood and much more. But the fact is: even if these things often seem meaningless - they have a name. At some point, however, they became so important that they were given a name and thus also a certain identity. In this way, they can be distinguished from others. Sometimes we also feel meaningless, or what meaning our lives have. It exists - if only because we each have our own name. That makes us, makes you unique.

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Foam does not have a good reputation. People say disparagingly: dreams are foams. By this they mean that there is no substance. In fact, foam consists mainly of air and soap. It is created when washing dishes or taking a bath. Especially the latter we enjoyed as children - but only if there was really a lot of foam in the bath. It was wonderful to play with. And that brings me to my point. Foam may not be very substantial - but it managed to give me positive memories of my childhood, which couldn't do much else like that. Perhaps insubstantial, but still pleasurable-sustainable and enjoyable. That's exactly what our soul and perhaps also our spirit needs every now and then. Substantial, certainly, but also pleasurable. Perhaps today is a day to allow yourself just such an indulgence, which indeed does not have to be substantial, but simply does you good.

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Not long ago, there was a wall in Berlin that not only divided a city into two very different areas, but also the world into East and West. A wall as a transition between two very different cultures and values - but in fact with the same people. It was almost a matter of chance who would live to the right or left of the wall when it was built and the consequences were correspondingly dramatic. Walls divide. And they can therefore also be dangerous. Not dangerous as a wall per se, but threatening to the one or ones who erected it, and depending on the sense of threat, the reaction will be more violent. Of course, walls also protect and signal a boundary that should not be crossed lightly. In this case, a wall is good. For everyone. In the former case, it is hostile to life. We all live with borders and walls also for self-protection. Are yours life-affirming?

I wish you an extraordinary day!