Relax- just do it

This would be so nice if all days would be like that and particularly when it is about certain things in your life you do. A new job t.ex. We all know the first day when we arrive and start with new colleagues, who still don't know our potential and therefore judge you by prejudices. As I had this several times, I am less nervous about those first days at a new place. I kind of know a bit of the game, so next challenge! 

Easy said then done. Having moved back from Sweden (which I already miss) to Germany/ Berlin I have moved a couple of times, as I did not had a job and no job no flat and also I had given up my own flat, which I don't regret (as some may think and have ask about). It is a bit exhausting this moving but what has to be done, has to be done if you want to come further. 

Relax- just do it and I did move with my little luggage. Thought it became more as I needed things. You know that very well by yourself I guess. 

Moving together with stranger is not always easy and when you have lived all your life (not in the childhood of course) alone. It turns out it was something I could make and lucky as I am I had quite good people around me in those flats. But also I realized I can't do this all year long and needing my own bed was also a fact. 

So being in search of an own home was what I did in the last months. But relax- we have just too less rooms in town and I have a high expectation. Simple because I feel it is time and worth my person to have it nice and of course it will be healthy at the end to live on a place you like. 

But then things this year always come different then thought. 

I moved in, I moved together, I found a flat and someone to share it and a dog. 

Two people getting together and it came so fast that even I am still surprised how this went on. Sure no own flat, flexible as my things have been in self storage and no special place in town was wanted. Well, not the area but sure some districts have been a no go. Funny thing is some districts have not been on my wishing list as I thought them not right, mostly because they have been to far away from the centre. Guess where I have landed. Quite on such a place, thought I can see the TV Tower from my window and as it is my new job is not in town. 

Anyway, moving into a flat where your beloved one already lives sounds easier then it is. My things and then those which are already on place must come together somehow and of course some things are double and so we gonna talk, what to sell, what to put into the basement. Oh boy what a chaos! What a lot of work and what you have to throw or give away! Thanks god you never know before how much it is! Moving in, also means buying some new things and discuss what paintings are to be on the wall. Of course it also means to respect the feeling of the other person, as it is a challenge for them too. New cloths, new habits, new books, music and dishes and a taste which is maybe slightly or more different from yours. 

Relax- just do it, is the memo I give myself and also to take it calm, easy and give ourself time. 

So I got more then I expected and love it and also it is work. Building up a future I have no experience with is my new challenge. What is yours? Do you think moving together is hard or does it more feel like natural and easy for you? Tell me, write me... you're welcome!

Love & Light

To tape or not to tape...

...and here we are not talking about music or literature. I mean the Kinesio- Tape. The tape is actually not a new thing as it was already in use in Japan (the adhesive technology is from Kenzo Kase from Japan) but became popular through David Beckham here in Europe and  the rest of the western world and is now a common sight on sports events and many private people have it too, as the tape can be used for a lot of things. 

First of all it was meant to save muscles from getting tire to early, but then it also helps when you have pain or an inflammation. You often see those tapes on arms, shoulders and legs or at a foot. 

But how they work is still kind of a question, as science still haven't found out. 

If you google, you read a lot of positive comments on getting a tape, but less from people who used them- it's more of those who produce them or papers. When you google a bit longer you find the question coming up- is it working? Does it really help? As with so many things a 100% help is not to guaranty for several reason. Does it really help your muscles and joints? The pressure is more on the skin and this helps sure to better an inflammation as the skin gets gently lifted and massaged. And it sure seems that your pain become less when using the tapes but no one really knows why. But to stabilize the muscles I think this is another story. I got tapes last week and can say I felt a stabilizing effect on the ankles but just for three days, then it was like the tape was to weak and had no effect at all. On my back I felt no effect at all. But then on some internet sides I read that you have to take the tape therapy about six weeks. 

If it works, it is worth the money, but if not? 

Sometimes you can read that you can tape yourself with a little instruction. Other warn about that as it can lead to inflammation of your veins. That can also happen, if you got the tape the right way on you- as it happened to me. And not all can take the tape because of allergic reaction. 

Some recommend the Tapes also for menstrual cramps. 

No wonder you are wondering if this is more in your mind working- has it a placebo effect?... But then again when you google you read that doctors say that t.ex. a hamstring can heal 50% faster with those colorful tapes, you may think it can't be that bad, even if it is a result of your mind. 

Yes, some also say the color of the Tape is important while others say it does not matter at all and can be used as you wish, in pink, blue, or having a fire pattern. 

In laboratory test they found out that over the half of the tape you can buy has ingredients which can cause cancer, but mostly allergies when they get in contact with the skin and in this case you wonder why you are able to buy them. 

But apart from that, it seems they help when you have inflammation, or want to avoid them, when it is all non muscular, like muscles aches. If it is about the muscles self the effect can be zero or very less. 

On the reputable sites they also write that the Tape is just a part of a therapy and does not replace any other work or therapy which has to be done. And I will ad it is better to be aware of that and always ask for the whole therapy plan. Make yes, your own practical knowledge. And have some money, as those things cost quite a lot and you have to pay it buy yourself. 

You're like always welcome to tell me about your experiences with those Tape Therapy as I am curious to hear and read what others have to tell.

Love & Light

...she calls out to the man on the street

... sir can you help me.... Those lines are well known for many, as they are from a song from Phil Collins song -Another day in paradise-. 

Still people are sitting on the street and beg for help, money and a home. The reasons are many and it is not a new sight. Through centuries, we had people falling down and living on the streets. 

But I wonder as in the western world many social systems are made in a way that no one should be on the streets anymore. Still they do fall down and are not saved from the system. Is it the fault of the system or them self? I guess it is the system of morality we build up as many people simple don't want help and money from the government or are ashamed if they fail in seeking a new job or learning enough to be able to get one. Some sure waited to long before seeking for help and some fell down and instead of seeking help to stand up, they took alcohol and other drugs. We humans like to run away for sure sometimes and here I think it is also because of the morality we build up as a community. 

The paradox is, we learn that we should help each other, but then we make those people second class people or less. 

Living in a big town also means seeing people laying on the street because they are drunk or hearing them selling papers and others who play bad music. Most people look away and many of them in disgust. I try to smile at them as I believe it is hard for them to live that way, but that is just an assumption. For most of them it is not a new way of living and they have got used to it somehow. 

Which leads me to the question of how can you help and do they want it? Is there a chance of that? They are not used to our way of living anymore. Except maybe the musicians. They look much like they know the way we do. Thought there are those who make truly good music and those who are just making bad music to get money and avoid other jobs and ways of living. In the eye of many people this group is part of a music mafia. And they really are unnerving. They use to play the same two songs (never to the end) and so wrong, you never want to hear those songs again. Sad as it is. 

The musicians who clearly play god music- I and most people I see- we have less problem with them. We give easy our money as we respect and like their play. 

But there are those others, who come along with the papers made from homeless and their helpers and those who just want money and those who sit on the street- that is a challenge. The paper sellers are mostly those who want to survive and catch up again and they in most way want to reconnect with the system they fell out. But if I buy a paper from them. I am sure helping for the moment but am I also helping the system who let them come down? I suspect- yes. That troubles me sometimes more then I want as I feel  empathy with those people but also know, they have to go the path they have chosen. 

Yes, it simple is a sad sight but all I can do is keep an eye on them, so no one is beating them and in winter to give them the possibility to get help from the organization who can give them food and a warm room. 

Otherwise it is talking about the problem and telling people that there is help they can get. If we are lucky, they will listen. But not all are able to do that. So we have to let them chose their way. 

But many people who have a good living choose to overlook and ignore. That is also a sad truth and one of the reason why people struggle. I guess we as a community have to open up our eyes and soul and also to get aware of our moral system. 

But just now, after this very thoughtful and not so light post... I wish you a very nice week and lots of Love and light...

The new soap opera

Sometimes luck is on your side and you are going to see a show you never thought you would, even known everywhere in town you'll find the pictures of the "Seifen Oper" - the soap opera. The original once took place and was shown in the -Chamäleon Teather- in Berlin. Now this little experience became bigger and went on to visit another towns and now it is back in Berlin in the well known Varité -Wintergarten-. 

The story is easy to tell and starts with the owner of a house and his which to get the house just for himself, which means- all people living there have to get out and so he tries to find a way to find a reason. His daughter is therefore to become part of the tenant. Then she finds out much more then she ever thought and first being on her fathers side, she will change and so on the story goes.... 

Of course you'll meet the different tenants and what they do, how they live and love and here we have the special thing. This show is a mix of several different artistic styles. All play with a life band and everybody sings his heart out, thought only two are real singer, while the rest have learned it well. Why? They are ballet dancers who learned also to be a circus performer or singers who became dancers and wire artist. Yes, the performers have learned more then just one thing and all play very well together and the story is going on just like in a second. The body work is amazing and after all, they put a lot of funny moments and jokes into and in between and if this was not enough, they have a very good opera singer who keeps them all together with the music band. The talking in the play is part english, part german and there is also a rat and so this show is not only entertaining and has smashing effects, it also showed me the future of artistic work and how they all can work together and learn from each other. 

Sadly (on one hand) it also means that those young people have to learn much more and the expectation is getting higher from the audience. I had a lot of joy (on the other hand) to see this imaginative mix and  I think Markus Pabst and Maximilian Rambaek did a great job as directors and Jack Woodhead made wonderful music. 

So if you like a dancing splish, splash and funny artistes, water in tubes and hot bodies, if you like to hear opera with rock guitars and to see some love triangle on stage, then this is the right show now! 

Till 27. September it will take place and entertain you and by the way, it is risky for the artists to do their job as just on the show I saw just before the first part was over one of the singer got her head hit and had to take away to the hospital. 

So enjoy and like always lots of Love and Light.... 

Now the pics ;-) 

Once in Sweden

Now it is nearly a year ago that I started working in Sweden a second time. Thought it feels unreal that times flies that way and I am pretty sure if I had decided to stay, I would work there and be happy, but I did decide to be back in Berlin and to study on University. 

After all, this year is all about the future and getting near me, myself and I- to make changes. 

Yes, some things must be left to start new things and for some things I feel simple too old, and not because I think it is not allowed to do this and that because of my age, it is just simple, I feel the time is over for some things. 

Does not mean I discover them again in a view years. 

But what I was not so sure of was Sweden in future as I thought it maybe would be the end of our story, but it seems it will not be like that. As a town people of course it is much about Gothenburg and Stockholm. Over the years I got to know them better and because of my friends I also got to know things better there. Thank you for that!

It is very much a difference if you are a tourist or actually living there. 

As I worked in Gothenburg I remember the places and names of them much better and could walk with closed eyes and I still dream and think in Swedish and even at work sometimes I first know/ remember the swedish word before I catch the german version. 

Sure when it is about the weather it is very clear that Berlin wins high. But as I already know you can have a good year there and here and also very much have a cold summer and rainy days. Sometimes it is warmer in Sweden then in Germany or Berlin. Even in winter it can happen and happened that it was very much colder in Berlin then it was in Gothenburg and Stockholm. 

What I like to remember from Sweden is the relaxing way of living they use to have, thought it can led to being lazy and unable to do something, but Berlin has a way of being aggressive under the surface. This town Berlin has still much to learn and conquer and to get used to the diversity of people and make them part of it all as it is in London t.ex.. 

As I like architecture it is always interesting to see how buildings are in other countries and why I like them or not or how you can see the age of a town and the history and styles through the centuries. 

I very much like it t.ex. that the roofs of the new buildings are not flat like it used to be in Germany. You don't feel like living in a box and it seems more natural, like a tent. Which also makes them look nicer and the wood look is something I appreciate in Sweden, even know most new buildings do not have wood walls. They just look like that. But this also gives me a warmer feeling of a town. 

I also remember my colleagues with whom I worked in Gothenburg. They all have been very patience with me and respectful and also gave me the chance to learn and grow and get to know them. It is not a simple thing you can expect but I was a lucky one to have such good companies around me and I am very happy to still be in contact with them. The work in Sweden gave me much and I learned a lot and also it showed me how much we have to do in Germany to reach a better level in nursing again. The situation is far worse in Germany as you may believe and even known not all is just good in Sweden, it is much more fun and was for me- to work there. After all, work should be also something you like and get up to every morning (or next to every day). 

When you get friends in Sweden, in my experience, they are very open minded and warm then to you and will welcome you and that is not so easy to achieve as you may think. So again, I call myself lucky. 

Just now I remember all this, but you can be sure I have also the not so good things in mind, as it is everywhere the case- no place is perfect. 

Now some pictures , some you may already know and some you never saw at my side... and have a great July.

LOVE & LIGHT