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Rosenrausch
Be like a rose: blossom and let your petals dance with the wind and earth! There is no place in the world now I would rather be. Last year I missed the blooming due to post-heart surgery recovery. Grateful for every breath, I experience the life of my roses in our organic vineyards with special awareness and gratitude. Unsere Wein und Rosen sind verliebt in einander: Sie blühen zur gleichen Zeit – nämlich jetzt – und tauschen sich Geheimnisse aus, die man später im Wein schmecken kann. Wie bei der Poesie, können wir es nicht verstehen, sondern nur mit dem Herzen spüren. Die Rose erinnert uns an die Vollkommenheit, die…
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Let´s repair the future *
Do you also have the feeling that life will never be the same? Wow, how exciting is this? I am often accused of being too positive. But it is what it is … suffering happens when we hold on. What do plants and tree do in springtime? One year ago I was in the intensive care unit struggling to breathe after major heart surgery. Shattered in my old self, I was given the chance to start anew, one breath at a time. This spring 2020 is an ecstatic experience for me. A crazy journey, even with the limitations of corona, I am so grateful for all the love I can…
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Spring Awakening in the Blink of an Eye
Yesterday was the first day of spring and the 5th day of corona lockdown. The whole world seems to be holding its collective breath. Is this the shift we have all been waiting for? Will life ever be the same? Is our long, dark winter of ignorance over? Last week I heard the ear-shattering wailing of desperation coming from deep down in the earth. It was terrifying, bewildering and liberating at the same time. Like you, I am locked down here in Austria. Day 6. Stay home, stay healthy – that´s our directive. We can move more freely than most people, since we are winemakers and have the responsibility to…