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Warrior of Light
My blog for inspiration,
personal reflections,
and spiritual growth.
I’m excited to share thoughts, experiences, inspirations, and reflections that move me — and perhaps, might touch something within you, too.
Along my journey, it was rarely the big workshops or grand breakthroughs that changed me most, but rather the small, hidden gems along the way — a heartfelt encounter, a book that found me at the right time, or sometimes just a single quote that stayed with me.
Here, you’ll find gentle guidance and inspiration to create a meaningful, fulfilling, and deeply authentic life — one that feels truly your own.
I believe each of us carries the spirit of a warrior of light within.
Sometimes, all it takes is brushing off a few layers of dust to reveal the brilliance that has been there all along — quietly waiting to shine.
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Is my value defined by my performance?
Or what's the acutal meaning of life? Today I was sitting in a lovely little café by the beach in Goa, India, enjoying a delicious cappuccino with my partner. Everything was beautiful. And yet, I felt a sense of guilt. A feeling that has been accompanying me for quite some time now. Why? Because I feel unproductive. The German saying “First work, then pleasure” has been with me since childhood. School holidays had to be earned. After all, the rest of the year was filled with
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20 hours ago7 min read
Is Life Really Easier When We Follow Our Hearts?
In countless self-development guides, we are repeatedly told that a fulfilled and happy life emerges when we follow our hearts. I, too, pass this advice on to my clients and the people around me—because I truly believe that this is where what nourishes us most deeply and fulfills us authentically resides. And yet, following that inner call often feels incredibly difficult. Instead, we look for escape routes—through distractions, dependencies, or perfectly reasonable excuses.
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6 days ago5 min read
Why a beggar can become your teacher
I have now been in Bodhgaya together with my partner for a little over a week. For those who are not familiar with Buddhism: this is a very special place, as it is believed that the Buddha attained enlightenment here under the famous Bodhi Tree. For this reason, pilgrims from countless Buddhist traditions all over the world travel here. There are innumerable temples, many of which remind me of my time in Thailand or South Korea. I also spotted a large Tibetan temple. Truthful
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Dec 31, 202510 min read
A Grey Hair
English translation of the German song "Ein graues Haar" of the band Pur: Just a moment ago I was playing Indians, the kindergarten teacher I adored so much. Then riding my moped in circles, first kiss, first crisis – how fast time flies. And now I’m standing in front of the mirror, quarter to eight, the party will be great, my birthday. All those who like me thought of me. But what do I see? Well, what? A grey hair. Another year goes by. All the best, thank you, sure – still
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Dec 18, 20258 min read
Your Currency of Happiness
English translation of the German song of Maik Baum: Alchimist am Rande der Welt: Maik Baum I Alchimist am Rande der Welt 🌍 Alchemist at the Edge of the World I walk into a café at the edge of the world. There sits an alchemist, telling a story. His quiet, wise eyes pull me into their orbit. And with some very famous words, he begins: There once was a girl, just seven years old. She walked barefoot across the asphalt. With her eyes she saw all the wonders of the planet—how b
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Dec 10, 20257 min read
Slow is the New Fast
This morning at breakfast, someone from my volunteering group said this sentence to me after I told him everything I planned to do today — how much I love all these projects, yet how easily I get overwhelmed by the sheer number of things I want to accomplish. And how often I feel like I’m not doing things “right,” or become so intimidated by my own ideas that I either jump to something else or get swallowed by self-doubt and let the idea go. I told him it has gotten better, a
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Dec 3, 20256 min read
The Colors Of Life
As a little child, I would often press my nose against the car window, wide-eyed with wonder. I watched the world outside with curiosity — the people in passing cars, on the sidewalks, standing at their windows. Sometimes they looked sad. Sometimes blank. Sometimes full of love. And sometimes, they wore a mischievous little smile. Even back then, I remember wondering: What moves them? What do they love? What are they afraid of? What are the shadows they carry deep inside? Ove
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Nov 19, 20252 min read
Love is love - there is no question about it
When your heart shatters into a thousand pieces, it feels beyond insane. As if you’re falling into hell with no escape, no way back. And yet — is it really worth holding back from loving deeply, just because the other side doesn’t feel with the same intensity? Maybe yes. Maybe no. To feel deeply has its disadvantages — the pain cuts sharper, the loss weighs heavier. But at the same time, life itself becomes more vivid. The joys shine brighter, the little moments feel richer,
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Nov 13, 20251 min read
Biarritz & the South of France — You really got my heart
Biarritz — and the South of France in general — you truly captured my heart. Even though the sun barely showed up these past few days, my heart kept shining all the time. There’s beauty in every little detail — in every café, every restaurant, and every corner of your streets. Your architecture impressed me deeply; sometimes I felt as if I had slipped back into the 1920s. Maybe it was the best decision to spend the summer here — far away from the rush of the big city, yet sti
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Nov 13, 20253 min read
The Art of Letting Go
Sometimes letting go doesn’t mean the end — but the beginning of a new path. Even so, an ending, especially an abrupt one, is rarely easy. Quite the opposite. Often we resist it, we cry, we rage, we deny or ignore it simply because we don’t want to feel the pain. We postpone our grief for later. I’ve let go many times in my life — of apartments, men, places, jobs, friendships. Some of these farewells were planned, others crept in quietly, and still others tore me away from fa
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Nov 12, 20257 min read
Walking My Path – Lessons and Little Insights from the Camino de Santiago
Since 2020, walking the Camino de Santiago had been on my list. Back then, when I quit my job for the first time, I wanted to walk the Portuguese route. But then I extended my work contract – and postponed the adventure for later. In the following years, I traveled a lot, and somehow it was never the right moment to walk the Camino. Even though it kept reappearing on my love-to-do list , the timing never seemed to align. But in 2025, the Camino began showing up in my life aga
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Nov 5, 202510 min read
How to Feel Again – A Journey Back to Your Heart
Why Feeling Matters In one of my last articles, I wrote about how essential it is to feel — truly feel. To reconnect with your inner world, which in turn allows you to connect deeply with others. Today, we have endless ways to communicate — emails, WhatsApp, social media, dating apps — and yet, genuine connection often feels more distant than ever. Yesterday, over dinner at the Buddhist Institute where I currently live and work, one of the long-term residents shared stories
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Nov 1, 20255 min read
Why Making Decisions Can Feel So Hard – and What I’m Learning from It
Not long ago, someone asked me what little quirks or “odd habits” I have. I thought for a moment — and honestly, nothing particularly strange came to mind. Except, perhaps, that I love to plan everything, to have routines, and to feel a certain sense of control. But a few days later, as I found myself once again getting frustrated with… well, myself, I realized what currently challenges me the most: making decisions. A while ago, I spontaneously booked a flight to Sicily — fu
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Oct 29, 20253 min read
Finding the Courage to Feel
I’ve noticed — in conversations with others, and within myself — how difficult it can be for us to truly and deeply feel. It’s fascinating, really. Social media overflows with messages like “Become the best version of yourself” or “Just trust your inner voice.” Beautiful ideas in theory — yet I often found myself struggling, caught in a tug-of-war between my heart and my mind. My head wanted to understand, to control, to do the feeling… rather than simply be with it. What
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Oct 29, 20254 min read
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