Cocoa has played a central role in our culture and in the daily life of many people. But what a majority of people do not know is that chocolate or cocoa powder contains only a fraction of the plant’s actual power. Don’t get me wrong, …
Frauke’s Diary #6: An Apple Tree for Samhain
On October 31st many people in the Western World celebrate Halloween. Traditionally, the holiday was called Samhain and was a celebration of the harvest in European pagan cultures. Pagan cultures were much more connected to nature, so all their festivities circled around the changes of …
Frauke’s Diary #5: Colors of Fall
The recent pandemic makes planning really difficult. This has the unfortunate side effect that we have nothing to look forward to – which is a huge pillar of stable mental health. And so, there is nothing better than to wake up to a text message …
Frauke’s Diary #4: In my favor
Remember her, the inner child you used to be. Only this morning I drove to work with tears on my face while trying to concentrate on the road. The triggered part in me believed that nothing will ever work to feel better – a hell …
Frauke’s Diary #3: Choose Connection
24.10.2020 – 02:53am Tonight I chose connection. For the first time I really felt the grief and pain of a friend. I felt it like it’s in my own body. Instead of trying to help mentally, I chose to feel. And suddenly I understood. I …
Frauke’s Diary #2: Photo-Session – Forest of October
I spend this weekend in the forest and spontaneously decided to take some pictures.And yes, the title is an Opeth song. 😉 Not from last weekend, but they fit the mood: