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Have you noticed that, since work started again, your perception of time is so different from the holidays? Back then, there was no schedule, no deadlines; anything was allowed, and…

Today, during my morning walk, I passed the familiar little oak grove and enjoyed the acorns hanging from the branches. I remembered how my father once put an acorn in…

I have to confess something. A long, long time ago I lost a dear chamber music ensemble because of my bad behavior. I could go off the rails uncontrollably and…

The past few weeks have been intense. There was a deadline, which led to nightly work. There was a crowdfunding campaign to prepare. A video that had to be filmed…

“You have to enjoy the music!” And: “Breathe! Breathe! BREATHE!!!” Today I remembered a memorable cello lesson from my beloved teacher at the conservatory. One of the few lessons where…

I’m at an empty railway station and there is nothing. No coffee counter, no service desk, no vending machine, no shops in the neighbourhood. I’m later than planned, my appointment…

The trouble started when I was twelve. During gym class at my new school, while we had to walk one by one over the balance beam, one of those cute…

In the Alexander technique we use the term ‘back and up’. Imagine you pick up the telephone to type a message. Most people go to the screen with their focus.…

My relationship to vagueness has changed in the past years. I remember well, when I was thirty, speaking with my therapist about ‘just not knowing’ as a state of being…