[Update Jan 31, 2026]

Courage comes in many forms, also the courage to leave gaps.

So here’s mentioned "sketch" with some side notes that were created alongside the class.

Presented by my charming assistant Lila:

On her suggestion, quickly colored with some colored pencils yesterday ...

It’s titled "Karikierte Krakelei" ;) maybe it’ll end up as "Heldenreise" ("Heroe's Journey").

Certainly quite hard to grasp on its own right now.

But the essential point is clear: The path.

Wide and open, ready to be walked with an open heart. Colorful, as there is so much new to discover and explore. 

Including challenges, setbacks, detours. And of course, breaks, time for leisure, and reflection.

It features the following quote attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte:
"Mut ist der Weg durch die Angst." *)

Fear isn't entirely unfounded, especially in these times. 

And how quickly can courage be misunderstood, turning into anger and conflict. 

But which wolf do we want to feed?

Energy follows attention ... So, additional supportive quotes are considered here along the path. For simplicity and clarity, maybe just one on repeat.

Like this one from Samuel Beckett: "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better."

But definitely the following quote by Arundhati Roy (set against the celestial dome):  
"Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing."  

For now, I will conclude with Friedrich Hebbel: 
"Glaube, Liebe, Hoffnung: glaube, liebe Hoffnung!" *)

 

*) Sorry, couldn't quickly find the English equivalent of these quotes.

 

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"Mut" is my word of the year. 

It's the German word for "courage". Already picked back in December, I have encountered it unexpectedly often since then, in various contexts. 

Energy flows where attention goes ... That's why I consider this routine to be even more crucial, one that I first embraced here a few years ago and have come to cherish. 

Reflections and sketches have emerged from this very beautiful class, and will follow soon with a bit more daylight. Even now, I'm immensely grateful for the inspiration. 

Thank you, Fatih!

 

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