Hey liebe Leserin! Ich hoffe, es geht dir sehr gut.

Hast du schon von meinem ersten Mal gehört? Also, das erste Mal, als ich so richtig verstanden habe, was es bedeutet, ein "denkender Mensch" zu sein?

Ich würde dir sehr gerne diese Geschichte heute erzählen. Dafür müssen wir kurz zurückspulen, um die Szene zu setzen …

Im Jahr 2005, im Alter von 30 Jahren, war ich als Online-Konzeptchefin in einer Marketingagentur in München tätig.

Ich wollte "Strategische Planerin" werden, und mein damaliger Chef, der auch Inhaber der Agentur war, hat meine Bestrebungen, diese Qualifikationen zu erlangen, großzügig unterstützt.

Eines Tages bin ich früh morgens in einen ICE-Zug nach Frankfurt gestiegen, um an einer Fortbildungsveranstaltung teilzunehmen, die von der APGD für aufstrebende Juniorplaner organisiert wurde.

Ich erinnere mich daran, wie ich das elegante Hauptquartier von Leo Burnett betrat, einer renommierten...

Hello dear Reader, I hope you're doing well!

Ever heard about the first time I figured out what it means to be a ‘thinking human’? I’d love to tell you the story (again) today.

But, let's rewind a bit to set the scene …

In 2005, at the age of 30, I served as the lead online concept developer in a Munich-based marketing agency.

My boss, the agency owner, graciously supported my quest to acquire the qualifications for becoming a strategic planner.

So early one morning, I hopped on an ICE train to Frankfurt for a professional development event hosted by the APGD for up-and-coming junior planners.

I recall entering the sleek headquarters of Leo Burnett, a renowned agency, and finding my place at a spacious oval table surrounded by Germany's young creative talents.

Recently, I had seen the woman holding the training on the cover of “brand eins” a prominent German business magazine known for profiling leading companies and their key figures.

It...

So, picture this …

Last week, while we were jazzing up our German-language podcast with some fresh episodes, a light bulb moment hit us!

We thought, why not throw in an English-language episode? And voila, the "Time For You" podcast was born!

Get ready for a dose of inspiration in the very first episode with us, your hosts Shailia Stephens and Lea Wernli.

In this episode, we're diving into the magic that comes with creating from a space of aliveness and playfulness.

Imagine infusing your creative endeavors with vitality, staying in the flow more often, and savoring a peaceful taste of success. Sounds cool, right?

Here are some highlights you won't want to miss:

Experience the enchantment of tapping into your own aliveness whenever you're creating in the world.

Explore the joy of staying in the flow and gracefully navigating (inner) challenges on your journey to success.

Uncover the possibility of checking in with your wisdom while pursuing goals – if not...

Lately, when things feel heavy, I don't try to get through it on my own.

I pray and ask for support; I call on the greater Mind.

A Prayer for Lightness

Dear Heavenly Father, Beautiful Spirit Mother, Divine All-Oneness,

The weight of my experience feels too heavy to hold.

Let me wake up from this bad dream, open my eyes, and see the Truth of who I am – simply the dreamer.

Help me notice the place where a lighter feeling is always arising within me.

Take my hand and walk with me a bit as I am coming back to my senses.

Guide me towards appreciation and awe for all that I am.

Direct my focus firmly on what I have rather than what I lack.

Remind me how incredible and capable I am.

Show me how close I am to joy – a single thought away.

As I find contentment in what is and restore my well-being, may a sense of lightness emanate within me, around me, and from me.

Let us watch together as it heals everything.

Amen

I hope this prayer blesses you
Shailia

Die unerzählte Geschichte deines Körpers ...

Do you realize how amazing your body is?

It translates the energy of Thought into physical sensations – even into pain!

Allow me to give you an example, …

During yesterday's early morning dog walk, I found myself consumed by insecure thoughts, fearing that someone I love was about to abandon me.

My body responded immediately ...

My forehead tightened and began to ache, and my ears grew hot and started ringing.

I couldn't stop the thoughts from gaining momentum, and the more they grew, the stronger my body reacted.

Eventually, I found myself in my car, heading to the gas station to buy a pack of cigarettes.

I hardly smoke, but occasionally, when I feel stressed, I puff a few to help myself relax … and this was one of those times!

The ordeal lasted just a few hours (although it felt like forever), before finally coming to an end.

These days I am awake to the energy of Thought and can generally let it flow and let it go, without taking it too seriously.

But...

Unsere Beziehungsreise ...

Yesterday, Sandra Heim and I were getting ready for a webinar we’re holding next week in German on the topic "The Miracle of Connection".

While preparing and considering what we wanted the webinar participants to explore and experience, we found ourselves immersed in a deeper feeling.

The feeling began to emerge as Sandra discussed two distinct levels of awareness in personal relationships.

The first was the "fact-based" level. On this level, we focus on what’s been said and done, or what’s not been said and done, and how it’s right or wrong.

On this level of awareness, we invest our emotional energy, emphasizing specific actions and events and 'building a case'.

• To a teenager: "You didn't help with putting away the groceries again – I can't do everything by myself while you sit on the couch buried in your phone."

• To a life partner: "We haven't been intimate for 104 days, and you avoid talking about it. Can't you just tell me what's...