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Nothing is harder than trying to please everyone. At 53, let me share something with you: every year it gets easier to stand true to yourself. And honestly, I’m deeply grateful for the person I’ve become. I’ve lived a lot. I’ve learned a lot. I’ve got stories, scars, and laughter — and I wouldn’t trade any of it. I am me. And yes, I like me.

In the past, I often wished life would calm down — fewer ups and downs, less turbulence. Did that happen? No. And today, I’m glad it didn’t. Because peace isn’t the absence of motion; it’s the ability to find stillness within it. I appreciate moments of harmony now, and I’m profoundly thankful that I’ve learned to walk away from people who drain me instead of give me energy. That, I’m convinced, is one of life’s greatest medicines as you grow older.

Have you noticed this too when coming back from France? It’s not just that driving on French highways feels like pure ease — calm drivers, long stretches of road framed by fields and vineyards. Even the smallest encounters seem touched by something softer.

A quick stop at the bakery, for example, can turn into a quiet reminder of grace: a grateful wave when you let someone merge into traffic, a patient smile as two cars negotiate a narrow village street, a cheerful “bonjour, Madame” or “merci, Monsieur” that feels sincere. These gestures may seem ordinary, but together they weave a rhythm of gentleness that lingers long after you’ve left.

I absolutely love it — because those little gestures of kindness are the best happiness boosters. They don’t cost anything, yet they enrich everything. It’s as if the sun you share with someone else ends up shining right back on your own face.

Today in the book of life, page 9.
It feels just right for the 4 months left this year. Let’s go.

“Everything is fine. Just the way it is.”
Try this out for yourself this week – don’t just read the words, say them out loud every morning.

When I carry this sentence within me, everything feels so much lighter.


So many of the questions inside me, the restlessness, the search for change – they all find their answer here.

And believe me – at 13, 23, 33, or 43, these words would have been hard for me to accept.
But today, at 53, it’s okay – just the way it is. 🙂

Let me know what you think of this petit conseil.

Have a truly wonderful day! 🌿

This dress isn’t really appropriate for your age.” I can already hear it.
Do I listen @53? I pretend not to. Do I feel like wearing it today? Oh yes.

Will someone say, “Her upper arms aren’t firm enough for that dress”?
“Her belly shows”? Probably. And you know what? Yes — I still feel it.
But also: I love this dress. Right here, right now. And I feel this kind of energy that is stornger than an lot of beauty propaganda.

Will I bring a matching pashmina?
Maybe.
Will I stand tall when someone takes a photo?
You bet.
Will I look terrific?
Yes. I. Will.

As we grow, we don’t just chase new beginnings —
we learn to root. In ourselves. In acceptance. In what is, instead of what should be.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation,
we are challenged to change ourselves.”
– Viktor E. Frankl

📚 And it’s true.
There are moments in life when we simply can’t change what’s happening around us.
The people. The dynamics. The disappointments.

But we can change how we respond.
And sometimes — that changes everything.

It’s not easy.
But over time, space opens.
New perspectives appear.
And surprisingly often, peace follows.

💬 Have you ever changed your story — not by rewriting others, but by softening your own grip?
It would be wonderful if you’d share it with us. Thank you for your trust.

Bags under the eyes and other important construction sites.. . I hope that we women remind ourselves – and each other – more often:
You are perfect.
Your radiance comes from within.
Your skin tells your story – every line, every wrinkle, every smile.

Let’s light a little flame together.
For the next season of our lives.
For growth. For lightness. For abundance.
For us women. For our lived femininity.

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What color do you want to bring into your life in these new times?
Feel free to tell – because oftentimes one forgets – we are not alone �

Fabrics, shapes, words, memories. Clothing not only touches the eye, but also stimulates our mind and can influence ourselves. I have always bought fewer but very beautiful fabrics. As I get older, I find it hard to let go of them – so I think about how I can wear them again so that they give me this kind of strength, like a new piece of clothing when we wear it for the first time.

Not every day is about fresh flowers and soft light. Some days are about showing off, standing tall and asserting yourself – in high heels or flats, with lipstick or with a calm look on your face.

There’s an important presentation coming up – it’s important that I make that famous perfect „1st impression“ (and yes, mainly men). With a story in my hand and calm in my head. Because being a woman doesn’t mean hiding your softness. It means owning it – and knowing that it’s part of your strength.

Today I feel very comfortable in my wonderfully swinging blue skirt: red pearls, a funny clutch (good smalltalk invite) and the courage to speak up – for myself and for the work I love.

👇 Tell me your “1st impression outfit” below – or save this look for your next courageous day.

Love,

Some days, all I manage is this: I breathe – slowly, three times – just to remind myself I’m here.
Or I step outside, even if it’s just around the block. No phone, no purpose. Just me and the sky.” Because SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING.

What do you do to get grounded when life is overwhelming you? What are your small rituals – which might be larger but for some reason just get a little but powerful space in your life? Sending your a lot of blue sky 💙